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YOKOHAMA (Japan) - Yuki Kawamura has been one of Japan's brightest young stars. After announcing that he's turning pro, he has his eyes set at a spot on the roster at Paris 2024.
Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino was given longer minutes this time but Japan ended up falling short against Australia, 80-64, Sunday. Feb. 27 in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Okinawa Arena. Aquino played almost 12 minutes and registered one point and three rebounds while committing a s
The Boomers of Australia turned it up in the third quarter, leading to a dominant win over Matthew Aquino and the Akatasuki Five
Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino played almost four minutes in his international debut as Japan defeated Taiwan, 76-71, in their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Okinawa Arena. The son of PBA legend Marlou Aquino produced two points off a pair of foul shots and gra
Matthew Aquino Matthew Aquino could see action for the first time as a member of the Japanese national team after being named to the 12-man lineup for its game against Taiwan on Saturday, Feb. 26, The Japanese Basketball Association listed the 6-foot-9 Aquino as eligible to play for the 11:05 a.m.