About KJ Matsui
Born 1985. KJ Matsui is a Japanese basketball player.
Keijuro Matsui (popularly known as KJ) (born October 16, 1985) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Kagawa Five Arrows of the B.League. He is a former guard for the Columbia Lions basketball team at Columbia University and the first Japanese native basketball player in NCAA Division I history. Matsui also played in the 2005 Nike Hoop Summit for the World Select Team, only the second Japanese to do so. In the summit he scored seven points in 11 minutes. Following his collegiate career, he relocated to his native country, where he has played ever since.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is KJ Matsui?
Japanese basketball player (born 1985)
When was KJ Matsui born?
KJ Matsui was born on 16 October 1985 in Chōfu, Suginami.
What is KJ Matsui's occupation?
KJ Matsui is a basketball player.
What nationality is KJ Matsui?
KJ Matsui is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). KJ Matsui. https://biography.guide/kj-matsui/
MLA: "KJ Matsui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kj-matsui/.
Chicago: "KJ Matsui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kj-matsui/.
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