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The Mainichi
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Mainichi
Basketball: Japan guard Tominaga joins Hokkaido in B-League
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Sharpshooting Japanese guard Keisei Tominaga has signed a contract with Levanga Hokkaido for the 2025-2026 season, the B-League club announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old former U.S. college standout saw limited game time the past season playing for the Indiana Mad Ants in the NBA's developmental G League. "I'll use my ability behind the three-point line and give all I have to contribute to the team winning the B-League for the first time," Tominaga, who will wear No. 30 for Hokkaido, said in a statement. The Aichi Prefecture native played for Ranger College in Texas and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tominaga represented Japan both at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics, while he also represented his country in 3x3 basketball at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How did Johnny Furphy perform in the G League? Stats for Mad Ants in career-high game
How did Johnny Furphy perform in the G League? Stats for Mad Ants in career-high game Indiana Pacers rookie Johnny Furphy set a new career high in scoring Monday on assignment in the G League, leading the Indiana Mad Ants against the Windy City Bulls. Furphy produced 29 points, nine rebounds, two steals and one assist in the 116-113 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He finished by shooting 10-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-4 from 3-point range, and 4-of-7 from the free-throw line in 36 minutes. The 35th pick made six out of his first seven shots from the field, scoring 17 points in the first half alone. He committed only two turnovers and was a minus-six on the court. Furphy logged his 10th appearance with the Mad Ants, averaging 14.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and one block on 45.2% shooting from the field. He has scored in double figures seven times and registered three double-doubles. The 20-year-old has spent much of the season with the Pacers, though he has played sparingly; he has only played more than 10 minutes once in 2025. The team expected Furphy would be in the G League but has kept him around for depth and learning purposes. The organization is high on his potential and believes he can eventually step in and contribute. He has showcased his ability at a high level with the Mad Ants and has offered a glimpse of the production he can bring on a nightly basis.
USA Today
30-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Husker to participate in NBA All-Star Weekend
A former Nebraska basketball player will participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend. Keisei Tominaga was selected to the NBA G League Up Next Game. Tominaga was added to the player pool via the fan vote with a tenth-place finish in the player vote. The guard played three seasons for the Cornhuskers and was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree. Helped Nebraska to a 23-11 record in the 2023-24 season, with an NCAA Tournament appearance. He has appeared in three games during the regular season for the Indiana Mad Ants, the Pacers' G League team. The game will be part of the NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco. It will take place on Sunday, February 16, at NBA Crossover in the Moscone Center. The game will be played in a tournament-style format with four teams of seven players. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT.
