Tatsuaki Sakai | LivOn Global

TATSUAKI SAKAI
(酒井達晶)

GUARD
Nationality: Japanese
Date of Birth: 1997-05-06

Height: 171 cm
Weight: 69kg

BIO

Birthplace: Ishikawa, Japan
Star at Fusui Junior High School & Hokuriku Gakuin HS
Awarded the prestigious 2015 Slam Dunk Scholarship
Attended Saint Thomas More High School in the USA
Full basketball scholarship, St. Joseph's College of Maine
Twice named to the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team
Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin and Management
Assisted Trainer Noah LaRoche in 2021 NBA Draft Prep
2021-22 rehabbing Achilles, working at Gunma Crane Thunders (B1) as Assistant Coach & Translator
Practiced with Gunma throughout the 2021-22 season and is fully cleared to play

LATEST HIGHLIGHTS
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SKILLS

Tatsuaki is a smart and skilled scoring guard, with a high basketball IQ and extensive international experience playing basketball in the USA at both high school and college levels.

He plays with confidence and a level of maturity that is usually associated with older players. Tatsuaki is not afraid of big moments in any game.

Tatsuaki is a consistent 3 pt shooter with a quick release. He moves well without the ball and finishes well with both hands. He is a good driver, especially on the right. He is fast and athletic for his size. Tatsuaki has a determined mindset and can battle through adversity to win the day.

Tatsuaki's coaching experience allows him to be an extension of the coach on the court. He is a trustworthy young man, both on and off the court. Tatsuaki speaks fluent Japanese & English.