Hirotaka Yoshii
| No. 10 – San-en NeoPhoenix | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | B.League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 4 June 1998 |
| 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
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
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
- ^ "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.