From Henderson to 桜木: A look back at JR Sakuragi in the Asia Cup
Sakuragi's first run with Japan saw him average 11.9 points and 7.1 rebounds (8 th ) per game while also shooting 60.7 percent from the field.
BASKETBALL | Koshigaya Alphas Build Foundation for Success with Strong Rebounding and Defense
In the B.League second division, which has 14 teams, the Koshigaya Alphas have the stingiest defense, holding opponents to 70 points per...
Which PBA imports have won an NCAA championship?
Lang has the honor of being the only PBA import to have won two US NCAA titles, doing so with the back-to-back champion Blue Devils.
J.R. Sakuragi reflects on long career in Japanese basketball
When J.R. Sakuragi — well, he was known as J.R. Henderson at the time — was initially asked if he wanted to come play in Japan he turned it...
JR East to exhibit Cassiopeia Car 1 at Omiya Station West Exit 'Sakuragi PPJ' site (Saitama, Japan)
JR East to exhibit Cassiopeia Car 1 at Omiya Station West Exit 'Sakuragi PPJ' site (Saitama, Japan). Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Editorial Department.
Whicker: How ex-UCLA star J.R. Sakuragi built a high-mileage basketball career in Japan
Known as J.R. Henderson at UCLA, Sakuragi ends a 19-season career as one of Japan's brightest basketball stars. Share this: Share on Facebook (...
Basketball | ‘Mr. SeaHorses’ Sakuragi Retires at 43
Mr. SeaHorses” was an iconic figure for 19 seasons with one franchise in Japan's evolving pro basketball scene. J.R. Sakuragi, now 43,...
J.R. Sakuragi aka J.R. Henderson
It may be touching on my UCLA roots a bit more than normal, but nevertheless, worth your while. Former UCLA basketball player and 1995 national...
Ex-Bruin at home in Japan
JR Henderson is now JR Sakuragi. Henderson, formerly of the UCLA Bruins and the Vancouver Grizzlies, is now a seven-time Japan Basketball League All-Star.
J.R. Sakuragi returning to SeaHorses for 2019-20 season
Veteran forward JR Sakuragi accepted a contract offer for the 2019-20 season from the SeaHorses Mikawa, continuing his long association with the basketball...
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American-born player who naturalized as Japanese and was a prominent member of Japan's national team in past years.