[Basketball World Cup Qualifying] Japan National Team announces roster for match against China; Makoto Hiejima returns and aims for revenge in enemy territory
A veteran team with an average age of 29.5 years is assembled. They will fly to Shenyang to avenge their loss in February by filling the void left by the NBA's absence.
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The Japan national team, which will be playing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, has announced the roster for their match against China. 5 years was assembled, and Shin Hiejima returned to the national team for the first time in a year. With NBA players Rui Hachimura and Yuki Kawamura absent from the tournament, the team aims to avenge its loss in February.
