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Toshiba sharpshooter Tsuji continues rise to prominence

Expanding his game: Toshiba's Naoto Tsuji, who ranks second in the NBL in 3-point shooting (48.0 percent), has worked to diversify his offensive arsenal as a second-year pro. | KAZ NAGATSUKA

Expanding his game: Toshiba's Naoto Tsuji, who ranks second in the NBL in 3-point shooting (48.0 percent), has worked to diversify his offensive arsenal as a second-year pro. | KAZ NAGATSUKA

By Kaz Nagatsuka
Staff Writer

Jan 28, 2014

Toshiba Brave Thunders’ Naoto Tsuji is arguably the most prolific player among the NBL’s sophomore class in the 2013-14 season.

But it’s not because he made a sudden growth in year two. Tsuji quickly came through as a rookie last season playing in the JBL, the NBL’s predecessor.

Tsuji, 24, averaged 11.7 points per game to help the Brave Thunders advance to the JBL Finals as their outside threat.

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