Takehiko Orimo

Takehiko Orimo (折茂 武彦, Orimo Takehiko, born 14 May 1970) is a Japanese former professional basketball player.[1] He became the first Japanese player to reach 10,000 points in the history of the men's top league.

Takehiko Orimo
Orimo (2013)
Levanga Hokkaido
PositionPresident
LeagueB.League
Personal information
Born (1970-05-14) May 14, 1970
Ageo, Saitama
NationalityJapanese
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolSaitama Sakae
(Saitama, Saitama)
CollegeNihon University
Playing career1993–2020
Career history
1993–2007Toyota Alvark
2007-2011Rera Kamuy Hokkaido
2011-2020Levanga Hokkaido
Career highlights and awards
As player:
  • 2x JBL Best 5
  • 2x JBL All-star MVP
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place1994 Hiroshima Japan
William Jones Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2002 TaipeiTeam
FIBA Asia Championship
Silver medal – second place 2009 Tianjin Team competition

References

  1. Nagatsuka, Kazu (18 October 2017). "Levanga chief Takehiko Orimo striving to juggle responsibilities". Retrieved 21 February 2018.
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