'The Memphis Grizzlies' are always a great defensive team and defense is one of my strengths, so I think that's one thing that I can bring to this team. — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
In my junior year, I became one of the best defenders on my team, and as the years go by my confidence gets even… — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
Basketball definitely helped, because even though I couldn't speak English, I was able to spend a lot of time with my teammates, which helped… — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
It's important to strengthen my body while also improving my shot. Shooting and defense are how I'll make my living, so those are the… — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
I just play hard on the defensive end. For me, being a good defender is someone who plays very hard on defense and just… — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
When I came to America, I had some surprises at first, but I could soon adjust. — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
Because I did well at the prep school, I got to have more options as some different universities gave me offers. — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
I'm just really excited about my future and I'm really looking forward to taking challenges... and I just can't wait to start. — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
I don't really feel any pressure. I can control only what I can control. — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
Baseball is the biggest sport in Japan, then soccer, and basketball is... People don't really care about basketball. — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
'The Memphis Grizzlies' are always a great defensive team and defense is one of my strengths, so I think that's one thing that I… — Yuta Watanabe Copy Share Image
