As the clear underdogs in men’s basketball at the Paris Games, Japan will take all the help it can get from lead star and former Gonzaga men’s basketball stando
As the clear underdogs in men’s basketball at the Paris Games, Japan will take all the help it can get from lead star and former
While Hachimura’s teammates Yuta Watanabe and Josh Hawkinson did most of the work in the first half against Germany on Saturday, the 6-foot-8 forward had the highlight of the tournament so far midway through the second quarter.Pierre Mauroy Stadium as he drove hard past Johannes Thiemann, sliced his way through the lane, rose and threw down a one-hand dunk over NBA veteran Isaac Bonga.
Hachimura had eight points and four rebounds in just over 18 minutes. Watanabe made three 3-pointers to lead Japan with 13 points at the break, while Hawkinson, a former Washington State standout, had eight points as well. Japan shot 6-of-15 from downtown. Japan, which entered group stage play with the longest odds to win a medal, will need more plays like that from Hachimura if its to remain competitive in Group B play.Cole Forsman is a reporter for Gonzaga Nation, a member of Sports Illustrated’s FanNation network. Cole holds a degree in Journalism and Sports Management from Gonzaga University.
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