Registration (click here to register) About Coach Taylor is a former NCAA Division I college player and coach who currently is the camp director for Phenom America, Nike Elite Taiwan, Denmark National Invite Camp and other NBA player's camps. Coach Taylor has been involved in running camps for over 20 years and has garnered hundreds of college contacts. He tours arounds the US and the world running camps, clinics and speaking engagements as well as NCAA certified recruiting events. Space Tokyo Skills Camp 2018 Kris Thiesen 12/15/2017
Registration (click here to register) About Coach Taylor is a former NCAA Division I college player and coach who currently is the camp director for Phenom America, Nike Elite Taiwan, Denmark National Invite Camp and other NBA player's camps. Coach Taylor has been involved in running camps for over 20 years and has garnered hundreds of college contacts. He tours arounds the US and the world running camps, clinics and speaking engagements as well as NCAA certified recruiting events. Space
Congratulations to Samurai Hunter Cort on signing with the Hiroshima Dragonflies of Japan's pro B League!! https://hiroshimadragonflies.com/news/29400.html Samurai Hunter Cort signs with Hiroshima Kris Thiesen 07/26/2017
Congratulations to Samurai Hunter Cort on signing with the Hiroshima Dragonflies of Japan's pro B League!! https://hiroshimadragonflies.com/news/29400.html
The Tokyo Samurai came out with a new look thanks to our sponsor Arete! Samurai get a new look! Kris Thiesen 06/12/2017
Congratulations to Samurai Thomas Wood on his commitment to Chapman University! Samurai Thomas Wood committs to Chapman Kris Thiesen 06/10/2017
With about 1 month to go before taking off the California for the Double Pump tournaments, the 16U Samurai had another match-up with the U16 Japan National Team. The Samurai were hoping to ride momentum from their last win against team Japan, but the Samurai fell behind in the second half and couldn't keep pace. The Samurai went down 60-72. In prep for the summer, Samurai fall to U16 National Team Kris Thiesen 06/07/2017
With about 1 month to go before taking off the California for the Double Pump tournaments, the 16U Samurai had another match-up with the U16 Japan National Team. The Samurai were hoping to ride momentum from their last win against team Japan, but the Samurai fell behind in the second half and couldn't keep pace. The Samurai went down 60-72.
The Tokyo Samurai went back to the National Training Center to have a rematch game with the U16 Japan National Team. The Samurai lead most of the first half but gave up the lead late in the second quarter. Momentum stayed with team Japan to start the second half as they went up by 8 but the Samurai took control midway through the 3rd and lead by as much as 16 in the 4th. Team Japan made one last late push in the 4th but the Samurai came away with a 79-75 victory. Tokyo Samurai rematch with U16 National Team Kris Thiesen 04/10/2017
The Tokyo Samurai went back to the National Training Center to have a rematch game with the U16 Japan National Team. The Samurai lead most of the first half but gave up the lead late in the second quarter. Momentum stayed with team Japan to start the second half as they went up by 8 but the Samurai took control midway through the 3rd and lead by as much as 16 in the 4th. Team Japan made one last late push in the 4th but the Samurai came away with a 79-75 victory.
The 4th Annual Tokyo Skills Basketball Camp with Coach Dave Taylor had another great turnout! The intensity and competition level was high and some real players coming through the ranks to become future Samurai! Tokyo Skills Camp 2017 Complete Kris Thiesen 04/05/2017
The 4th Annual Tokyo Skills Basketball Camp with Coach Dave Taylor had another great turnout! The intensity and competition level was high and some real players coming through the ranks to become future Samurai!
Congratulations to former Samurai Tony Korsah-Dick on his professional debut for the Madgoat in the Thai Basketball League! Samurai Tony Korsah-Dick Goes Pro Kris Thiesen 02/28/2017
Congratulations to former Samurai Tony Korsah-Dick on his professional debut for the Madgoat in the Thai Basketball League!
Congratulations to former Samurai Eamon Collins on becoming a Gryphon at Sarah Lawrence College! http://gogryphons.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3165&path=mbball Samurai Eamon Collins Becomes a Gryphon Kris Thiesen 10/20/2016
Congratulations to former Samurai Eamon Collins on becoming a Gryphon at Sarah Lawrence College! http://gogryphons.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3165&path=mbball
Congratulations to former Samurai Yudai Atsumi as he continues his basketball career on the coaching staff of Japan's Pro League team the Yokohama B-Corsairs! Samurai Yudai Atsumi Turns From Player to Coach Kris Thiesen 09/06/2016
Congratulations to former Samurai Yudai Atsumi as he continues his basketball career on the coaching staff of Japan's Pro League team the Yokohama B-Corsairs!
Congratulations to Samurai Tony Korsah-Dick on being selected to the Thailand National Team! Samurai Tony Korsah-Dick selected to Thai Mens National Team Kris Thiesen 08/29/2016
Congratulations to Japan U18 and Samurai Avi Schafer on finishing second at the FIBA ASIA Championship and punching their ticket to the 2017 U19 World Championship in Egypt! Samurai Avi Schafer helps Japan earn bid to U19 FIBA Worlds Kris Thiesen 08/01/2016
Congratulations to Japan U18 and Samurai Avi Schafer on finishing second at the FIBA ASIA Championship and punching their ticket to the 2017 U19 World Championship in Egypt!
17U Summer Take-Away For the third summer in a row the Tokyo Samurai traveled to beautiful Anaheim, California to take on the best in the west and the Double Pump Summer Tip-Off and Best of Summer tournaments. This was the first year the Samurai played in both tournaments. The Samurai took on the challenge of playing in the top division of the Summer Tip-Off facing off with West Coast powerhouses Pump N Run and San Diego All-Stars. For those in the know of prep basketball, this division Tokyo Samurai Complete Summer Play Kris Thiesen 07/31/2016
17U Summer Take-Away For the third summer in a row the Tokyo Samurai traveled to beautiful Anaheim, California to take on the best in the west and the Double Pump Summer Tip-Off and Best of Summer tournaments. This was the first year the Samurai played in both tournaments. The Samurai took on the challenge of playing in the top division of the Summer Tip-Off facing off with West Coast powerhouses Pump N Run and San Diego All-Stars. For those in the know of prep basketball, this division
Congratulations to former Samurai Mark Burton on signing to a scholarship with DII Clark Atlanta University! http://www.standard.net/High-School/2016/07/27/LCA-s-Mark-Burton-signs-basketball-scholarship-offer.html Samurai Mark Burton signs with Clark Atlanta Kris Thiesen 07/27/2016
Congratulations to former Samurai Mark Burton on signing to a scholarship with DII Clark Atlanta University! http://www.standard.net/High-School/2016/07/27/LCA-s-Mark-Burton-signs-basketball-scholarship-offer.html
Congratulations to Samurai Avi Schafer on committing to play for nationally ranked prep school Brewster Academy next year! http://www.bostonmagazine.com/…/brewster-academy-basketball/ Samurai Avi Schafer to Attend Brewster Academy Kris Thiesen 05/16/2016
Congratulations to Samurai Avi Schafer on committing to play for nationally ranked prep school Brewster Academy next year! http://www.bostonmagazine.com/…/brewster-academy-basketball/
Congratulations to former Samurai Jadan Anderson on his signing with NAIA Vanguard University! Samurai Jadan Anderson signs with Vangaurd Kris Thiesen 05/12/2016
Congratulations to Samurai brother Matt and Nick Ashley who have both committed to Findlay University a DII program in Ohio! http://athletics.findlay.edu/…/2016…/releases/20160502nf7xln Samurai Matt and Nick Ashley commit to Findlay University Kris Thiesen 05/02/2016
Congratulations to Samurai brother Matt and Nick Ashley who have both committed to Findlay University a DII program in Ohio! http://athletics.findlay.edu/…/2016…/releases/20160502nf7xln
Tokyo Skills Camp with Coach Dave Taylor wrapped up with over 100 kids participating between the Junior and Senior camps. Some great players and great lessons learned for on and off the court! Preparation now begins for the Summer of 16'. Tokyo Skills Camp Wraps Up Kris Thiesen 04/03/2016
Tokyo Skills Camp with Coach Dave Taylor wrapped up with over 100 kids participating between the Junior and Senior camps. Some great players and great lessons learned for on and off the court! Preparation now begins for the Summer of 16'.
Congratulations to Samurai Avi Schafer on being selected to the Japan's U18 National Team! He will be representing Japan this spring at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany. http://www.basketball-bund.de/ligen-ergebnisse/albert-schweitzer-turnier/ast-2016-teams/ast-2016-japan Samurai Avi Schafer Named to Japan U18 National Team Kris Thiesen 03/26/2016
Congratulations to Samurai Avi Schafer on being selected to the Japan's U18 National Team! He will be representing Japan this spring at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany. http://www.basketball-bund.de/ligen-ergebnisse/albert-schweitzer-turnier/ast-2016-teams/ast-2016-japan
The Tokyo Samurai took on Japan's U16 National Team in a pair of games in October. The national team prepping for their upcoming U16 FIBA Asia tournament challenged the Samurai to get them ready for their tournament. With virtually no practice, the Samurai hung tough with the national team, keeping the games tight throughout. In both games, the Samurai were within striking distance late in the game but let the distance widen in the final minutes. It was a great introductory experience for Tokyo Samurai take on Japan's National U16 Kris Thiesen 10/24/2015
The Tokyo Samurai took on Japan's U16 National Team in a pair of games in October. The national team prepping for their upcoming U16 FIBA Asia tournament challenged the Samurai to get them ready for their tournament. With virtually no practice, the Samurai hung tough with the national team, keeping the games tight throughout. In both games, the Samurai were within striking distance late in the game but let the distance widen in the final minutes. It was a great introductory experience for
