Hirotaka Yoshii
| No. 10 – San-en NeoPhoenix | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | B.League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 4 June 1998 Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Listed height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Listed weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Osaka Gakuin University High School |
| College | Osaka Gakuin University |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2024 | Alvark Tokyo |
| 2024–present | San-en NeoPhoenix |
| Career highlights | |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Yoshii's transition from university standout to pro special designated athlete". 4years. (Asahi Shimbun) (in Japanese). 16 March 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "San-en NeoPhoenix announce signing of Hirotaka Yoshii". Archysport (in Japanese). 20 June 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Hirotaka Yoshii finding and fitting into his role with Akatsuki Japan". FIBA. 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Player profile: Hirotaka Yoshii". FIBA. 2025. Retrieved 6 September 2025.