Yudai Baba is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.
20 Facts About Yudai Baba
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Yudai Baba played college basketball for the University of Tsukuba.
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Yudai Baba played at Toyama Daiichi High School where his father, Toshiharu Yudai Baba, was the head coach at that time.
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Yudai Baba played for the men's basketball team of the University of Tsukuba.
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Yudai Baba recorded a career-high in playing efficiency rating with 28.
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On September 19,2019, Yudai Baba signed with the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association.
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Yudai Baba was later included in the opening night roster of the Legends.
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On July 19,2020, Yudai Baba signed with Melbourne United of the Australian National Basketball League.
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Yudai Baba helped the United return to the NBL Grand Final, where they faced the defending champions, the Perth Wildcats.
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Yudai Baba was named Melbourne United Defensive Player of the Year for tallying 31 steals and nine blocks across the season.
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Yudai Baba was the recipient of the club's SHARE Award, an honor that is voted on by the playing group after each game that goes to the player who best upholds the squad's values.
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On October 22,2021, Yudai Baba signed with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League, reuniting him with his former team.
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On November 3,2022, Yudai Baba was named to the opening night roster for the Texas Legends.
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At the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, Yudai Baba averaged 5.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
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Yudai Baba was Japan's best free throw shooter with 100 percent free throw percentage.
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Yudai Baba was a member of the national team that competed at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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Yudai Baba played in all five games, averaging 9.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals.
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Yudai Baba is known for his signature move, a slam dunk dubbed "Yudai Baba Boom" by the media and fans.
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On July 1,2021, Yudai Baba announced on Twitter and Instagram his marriage to Japanese actress Kanna Mori.
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Yudai Baba attended the School of Health and Physical Education during his time at the University of Tsukuba.