Former Japanese National Team Player Shinya Sakuragi Reveals Harsh Realities of Professional Basketball: 'Players Who Can't Perform Get Cut' — 'Yuki Kawamura Practiced '1,000 Shots In' Daily,' Unveiling the True Grit Behind Japan's Rising Stars — Special Talk Series Now Streaming on ABEMA
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ABEMA will live stream Japan's away game against South Korea (July 6, 2026) for free, part of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers. A special talk series featuring Shinya Sakuragi, Ryuma Hashimoto, and Coach Sota Katamine is now available, discussing the realities of pro basketball, Yuki Kawamura’s relentless training, and the future of Japanese basketball.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I watch Japan vs South Korea game on ABEMA for free?
- A: Yes, it will be live streamed for free on July 6, 2026, from 6:30 PM JST.
- Q: Who appears in the special talk program?
- A: Shinya Sakuragi, Ryuma Hashimoto, and Head Coach Sota Katamine appear.
- Q: How much did Yuki Kawamura practice?
- A: He reportedly made 1,000 shots daily even before high school.