Having played in the United States for three years, Yuta Watanabe has shown steady development as a basketball player every year.
That means the 203-cm guard/forward has become a more valuable asset for the Japan men¡¯s national team.
The George Washington University player was named to the 16-man provisional national team, which will aim to earn a spot in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics during next month¡¯s final Olympic qualifying tournament in Belgrade.
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