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My Take
Yuta Tabuse means something special to anyone who follows Japanese basketball. Standing just 1.75 metres, he became the first Japanese-born player to appear in an NBA game, a feat that took far more than talent. Born in Yokohama, forged at Noshiro Technical, and willing to study in Hawaii to sharpen his game, he simply refused to accept the ceiling others set for him. Pioneers pay a price, and he paid it so that the next generation could dream bigger. I hold him in the highest regard, not just for the records but for the doors he opened.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yuta Tabuse
- Name (Japanese)
- 田臥勇太
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- October 5, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Akita Prefectural Noshiro Technical High School
- University
- Brigham Young University Hawaii
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%94%B0%E8%87%A5%E5%8B%87%E5%A4%AA
Frequently asked questions
When was Yuta Tabuse born?
Born October 5, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Yuta Tabuse from?
Yuta Tabuse is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
What does Yuta Tabuse do?
Yuta Tabuse works as basketball player.
How tall is Yuta Tabuse?
Yuta Tabuse is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.