Sun Rockers Shibuya is a Japanese professional

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team based in

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and sponsored by

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. Until 2000, the team was known as Hitachi Honsha Rising Sun. The team currently plays in the

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Current roster

Notable players

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- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time.

Hitachi Osaka players

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* Haruyuki Ishibashi

Coaches

* Bob Pierce (1997-2001) * Osamu Kuraishi * Shuji Ono (2005-2013) * Tim Lewis (2013–14) * Michael Olson (2014–16) *

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(2016–17) *

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(2017-) * Kyle Bailey (asst)

Arenas

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Practice facilities

They practice at th
Hitachi Kashiwa Gymnasium
in Hitachidai,

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External links

Official SiteHistorical FinishesAsia-basket.com presentation
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