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Eric Paschall<\/strong> is continuing his international career in Japan. The American forward, who previously played in Italy with Pistoia during the 2024\/25 season, has officially joined the Bambitious Nara<\/strong>, who will compete in the new B.LEAGUE ONE in 2026\/27.<\/p>\n

Paschall is set to make his debut on September 26 against the Fukushima Firebonds. He arrives in Japan after two seasons in China with Hebei Xianglan and Hubei Wenlv. Before moving overseas, Paschall spent three NBA seasons with the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz, making 158 regular-season appearances.<\/p>\n

His best campaign came as a rookie in 2019\/20, averaging 14.0 points and earning All-Rookie First Team honors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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