New Zealand beats Japan 60-57 at World Basketball Championships

New Zealand beats Japan 60-57 at World Basketball Championships

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Ryota Sakurai shoots during the first round game against New Zealand at the World Basketball Championships in Hiroshima on Aug. 23. New Zealand won 60-57.

Japan beats Panama 78-61 at World Basketball Championships

Japan beats Panama 78-61 at World Basketball Championships

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Ryota Sakurai goes to the basket during the first round game against Panama at the World Basketball Championships in Hiroshima on Aug. 21. Japan won 78-61.

Germany beat Japan 81-70 at basketball world championships

Germany beat Japan 81-70 at basketball world championships

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Ryota Sakurai dribbles up the court against Germany's Guido Grunheid during their first round match at the World Basketball Championships in Hiroshima on Aug. 19. Germany won the game 81-70.

Germany beat Japan 81-70 at basketball world championships

Germany beat Japan 81-70 at basketball world championships

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Ryota Sakurai dribbles up the court against Germany's Guido Grunheid during their first round match at the World Basketball Championships in Hiroshima on Aug. 19. Germany won the game 81-70. (Kyodo)

Japan beats Panama 78-61 at World Basketball Championships

Japan beats Panama 78-61 at World Basketball Championships

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Ryota Sakurai goes to the basket during the first round game against Panama at the World Basketball Championships in Hiroshima on Aug. 21. Japan won 78-61. (Kyodo)

New Zealand beats Japan 60-57 at World Basketball Championships

New Zealand beats Japan 60-57 at World Basketball Championships

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Ryota Sakurai shoots during the first round game against New Zealand at the World Basketball Championships in Hiroshima on Aug. 23. New Zealand won 60-57. (Kyodo)