Noriyuki Sugasawa
 Nori Sugasawa in 2013 | |
| No. 11 – Akita Northern Happinets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | B.League |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
February 3, 1987 Tsuchiura, Ibaraki |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ishikawa (Uruma, Okinawa) |
| College | |
| Playing career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2012 | TGI D-Rise |
| 2012-2013 | Gunma Crane Thunders |
| 2013-present | Akita Northern Happinets |
Noriyuki Sugasawa (born February 3, 1987) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for Akita Northern Happinets of the B.League in Japan.[1][2] Following his college graduation, Sugasawa became a school teacher, but decided to be a professional basketball player. In 2012 he was picked up by the Gunma Crane Thunders. He has been a Happinets hooper since 2013. Former Head Coach Nakamura said that "Sugasawa is the best unsung player." He can speak Okinawan language.
Trivia
- He is a funny guy and makes people laugh.[3]
- He used to sell T-shirts at Brex Arena Utsunomiya when he belonged to the TGI D-Rise, a development club for Link Tochigi Brex.[4]
References
- ↑ http://basketball.asia-basket.com/player/Japan/Akita_Northern_Happinets/Suga_Noriyuki/263353
- ↑ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/20/basketball/bj-league/gunma-selects-forward-sugasawa-with-no-1-pick-in-bj-league-draft/
- ↑ Nikkan Sports (18 September 2016). "Ｂ１秋田ＳＦ菅沢紀行はお笑い担当「僕を踏み台に」". Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ Sports Hochi (24 September 2016). "【バスケット】"Ｔシャツ販売員"から大出世！秋田・菅沢が３点シュートで貢献". Retrieved 25 September 2016.
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