As the fever of March Madness is taking over the world, it is the perfect time for basketball enthusiasts and analysts to scout young talents who can become the future of basketball if they seize this opportunity and show their talents on this stage.
Talking about the future of basketball, the scouts and analysts already have their eyes set on the Nebraska Cornhuskers guard, Keisei Tominaga, a 23-year-old college basketball player from Japan who has the promise to rule the basketball world.
Keisei Tominaga to single-handedly dominate March Madness
Standing at 6 ft 2 and 175 lbs, Tominaga has been a consistent force for the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the whole season and shows no signs of stopping. Nebraska’s recent matchup against Indiana showed how Tominaga single-handedly cooked the team with an electric performance and extraordinary shooting.
In the match against Indiana, Tominaga scored 28 points in an 86-70 victory. This was his best performance of the season; he netted nine-of-15 shots, including four-of-10 from 3-point range.
The underdog started his journey at a community college in Texas and was soon transferred to Nebraska. Having an excellent FIBA record for his country, Japan, Tominaga also starred in the 3v3 Olympic Tournament in 2020. Nebraska is set to face Texas A&M in the south region on Friday, where all eyes will be on Tominaga to see him become a legend.
Why is Keisei Tominaga named ‘Japanese Steph Curry’?
Tominaga is called ‘Japanese Steph Curry,’ as his game sense and ability to shoot the ball are often compared to the play style of the four-time NBA champion, Stephen Curry. His quick-release shooting form and ability to make contested shots make him as lethal as Curry.
His shooting ability and endless range are things that Curry possesses, along with a hunger to get better with each game. Tominaga is a showman with a fun attitude throughout the game, and the way he celebrates his tough baskets just makes one think that they’re watching Stephen Curry.
Tominaga grew up watching Curry and modelled his game around the two-time MVP. He used to mimic Curry’s moves and practice all the drills and exercises to be like him. Tominaga had a shot at the 2023 NBA draft but decided to wait another year, which was a good choice by the Japanese player.
With the spotlight already on him, Tominaga has many expectations from people all around the world. He’s going to try for the 2024 NBA draft and has a bright future ahead of him.
