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Penn State's D.J. Newbill Has Become the Best Pro Basketball Player in Japan

Penn State's D.J. Newbill Has Become the Best Pro Basketball Player in Japan

Penn State has developed a strong basketball presence in Japan, where the country's best professional player and its men's national team coach are former Nittany Lions.

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