To the opening of the basketball World Cup Watanabe “atmosphere is very good” August 30, 21:41
The basketball World Cup will open in China on the 31st. Japan will be practicing for the first time at the match venue for the first game on the 1st of next month, and NBA = American professional basketball, Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe said, “The atmosphere of the team is very good and feels good.” I told you.
The World Cup, the world's best basketball boy, will start in China on the 31st, with 32 teams participating in eight cities. Japan, ranked 48th in the world ranking, will face Turkey, ranked 17th in the first round of the day.
Japan practiced for the first time on the 30th in Shanghai for the first time for over an hour. Although the practice was not open to the public, according to Julio Lamas head coach, it was confirmed that the defense for the game against Turkey and the practice of shooting were conducted.
After the practice, NBA and Grizzlies' Watanabe commented, “It was the first practice at the game site, but it ’s a good feeling. The team ’s atmosphere is very good. .
On top of that, with regard to Turkey that will be playing in the first match, “There are several NBA players and a well-balanced team. Since there are good shooters, I think it is important to defend the three-point shot, which was an issue in the reinforcement game.” It was.
Japan will make the final adjustment on the 31st, and will play against Turkey on the 1st of next month at 5:30 pm Japan time.