Japanese players and fans were left in tears after the country claimed its first ever victory against European opponents in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday. Pulling off the biggest comeback of ...

Here’s a recent AP story on the Basketball World Cup: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — On Day 1 of the Basketball World Cup, the Philippines made history. A record crowd of 38,115 filled Philippine Arena ...

The United States women's basketball team opened play at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a rematch of the gold medal game from the previous Summer Games. Once again, it was Team USA that emerged ...

As Japan’s men’s basketball team attempts to rebound from some losses at the Paris Olympics, one player’s presence on the team has generated some buzz among surprised fans. Josh Hawkinson, a U.S.-born ...

Penn State has developed a strong basketball presence in Japan, where the country's best professional player and its men's national team coach are former Nittany Lions. D.J. Newbill, one of the top ...

Tom Hovasse, a Penn State alum, coaches the Japan women's team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. / Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports TOKYO | Tom Hovasse’s voice vibrated through the empty arenas of the ...

The former UNC star is making more money in Japan than he did in the NBA, per Slash International founder Charles Misuraca. Overseas basketball presents a unique set of challenges. American players ...