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ワタナべヒュー
Hugh Watanabe
FORWARD/CENTER
Nationality: Japan
Date of Birth: 1999-10-03
Height: 208cm / 6'10''
Weight: 91kg / 200.2lbs
BIO
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Birthplace: Hawaii
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Registered Domicile: Tokyo, Japan
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2019 - 2024: Japan National Team Representative
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2019: Bronze Medalist in the William Jones Cup in Taiwan
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2021: FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers
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2023, 2024: Japan B.League Emperor's Cup Finalist
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2023: Japan B.League West Division Regular Season Champion
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2023: Japan B.League Champion
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2024: Japan B.League Rising Star
LATEST HIGHLIGHTS
KEY STRENGTHS
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Strong-bodied, athletic, Power Forward/Center.
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Hugh is a dominant presence in the post, who can dunk and block shots.
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He is the consummate team player, who can be relied on to step up and take a leadership position on his team, when called on to do so.
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He is also humble enough to accept a lesser role when coach asks his imports to dominate.
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Hugh is an Olympic athlete with experience playing international matches with the Japan National Team.
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He has excellent court vision and a high basketball IQ.
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He has a wide repertoire of shots and can be relied on to make the right play at the right time.
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Hugh can play post-up and drive down the lane.
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He can score and facilitate in pick-n-roll.
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His agility enables him to defend not only big guys but also to keep guards in front of him after rotations or switching defense.
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Hugh is a reliable rebounder with the potential to become a consistent double-double maker.
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He is a hard worker who believes in going the extra mile to develop and work on his game.
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Always professional, Hugh exemplifies high character behavior both on and off the court.

STATS & FILM

2023-2024: Ryukyu Golden Kings (B1 League) - IN SEASON
19 games: 5.5 MPG, 1.2 PPG, 8.4 PT PER40, 1.2 RPG, 8.8 RB PER40, 46.7% 2FGP, 66.7% FT
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HIGHLIGHTS: https://www.youtube.com/PVS2YIOMIVY
2023-2024: Ryukyu Golden Kings (East Asia Super League)
2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers
2 games: 6PPG, 6.5RPG
2023: Japan National Team (World Cup)
2 games: 6.0PTS, 60.0%2FGP, 4.5RD, 6.5RT
2023: Ryukyu Golden Kings (East Asia Super League)
3 games: 3.3PTS, 60.0%2FGP, 100.0%FT, 3.3RT
2022- 2023: Ryukyu Golden Kings (B1)
25 games: 2.2PTS, 60.5%2FGP, 52.6%FT, 2.2RT
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MID-SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
2021: FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers
1 games: 3PPG, 3RPG,







