Hirotaka Yoshii

Hirotaka Yoshii
No. 10 – San-en NeoPhoenix
PositionSmall forward
LeagueB.League
Personal information
Born (1998-06-04) 4 June 1998 (age 27)
Osaka Prefecture, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Listed height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight95 kg (209 lb)
Career information
High schoolOsaka Gakuin University High School
CollegeOsaka Gakuin University
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2024Alvark Tokyo
2024–presentSan-en NeoPhoenix
Career highlights

Hirotaka Yoshii (Japanese: 吉井 裕鷹; born 4 June 1998) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays as a small forward for San-en NeoPhoenix in the B.League.

Professional career

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Yoshii began his professional career as a specially designated athlete with Alvark Tokyo.[1] In June 2025, he signed with San-en NeoPhoenix for the upcoming 2025–26 season.[2]

National team career

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In 2022, Yoshii made his debut for the Japan men's national basketball team during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers and the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup.[3] He represented Japan at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, and continued to contribute in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, averaging 7.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Yoshii's transition from university standout to pro special designated athlete". 4years. (Asahi Shimbun) (in Japanese). 16 March 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  2. ^ "San-en NeoPhoenix announce signing of Hirotaka Yoshii". Archysport (in Japanese). 20 June 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Hirotaka Yoshii finding and fitting into his role with Akatsuki Japan". FIBA. 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Player profile: Hirotaka Yoshii". FIBA. 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
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