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Daichi Taniguchi

b. 1990

Japanese basketball player (born 1990)

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About Daichi Taniguchi

Born 1990. Daichi Taniguchi is a Japanese basketball player.

Daichi Taniguchi (born April 15, 1990) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Shimane Susanoo Magic of the B.League in Japan. He stood six feet, three inches tall as a 12-year-old boy. In 2009 Taniguchi won the "Slam Dunk Scholarship" funded by Takehiko Inoue, and played for the American colleges. He rejected the offers from the Kansai-area clubs and signed with the Akita Happinets in 2015. Due to the B.League's foreign player regulations, he receives significantly more playing time in 2016–17. He has been named the new Akita captain after Toshino's departure in November 2018. He is a Starbucks mug cup collector and a tropical fish addict. Use of the moyai emoji is usually meant to imply strength or determination, and it's also used frequently in Taniguchi's posts. He signed with Hiroshima Dragonflies on June 24, 2019.

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Personal He is the son of Kimiya and Sachiko Taniguchi. His brother Hiroki plays for the Shiga Lakestars of the B.League.

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Important facts

Born
15 April 1990, Tawaramoto
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
Japan
Education
Arizona Western College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Rakunan Junior and Senior High School, South Kent School
Awards
Slam Dunk Scholarship; Arizona Community College Athletic Conference

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Daichi Taniguchi?

Japanese basketball player (born 1990)

When was Daichi Taniguchi born?

Daichi Taniguchi was born on 15 April 1990 in Tawaramoto.

What is Daichi Taniguchi's occupation?

Daichi Taniguchi is a basketball player.

What nationality is Daichi Taniguchi?

Daichi Taniguchi is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daichi Taniguchi

· Wikidata: Q22128825

· DBpedia: Daichi Taniguchi

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