Slam Dunk Scholar USA Struggles
Interview with Taku Sudo Tyrell (21 years old) @ Part 1
Taku Sudo Tyrell (whose registered name in the United States is Taku Youngblood. Youngblood is the surname of his father, who died when he was a child), who came to the United States two years ago as a member of the 13th batch of the Slam Dunk Scholarship. After two years at the university, he will enter Northern Illinois University in the NCAA Division I this fall. He made his NCAA debut in the season opener on November 7.
However, Sudo appeared in this match for only 3 minutes and 11 seconds. The team also lost to the University of Illinois Springfield in Division II, making it a bittersweet debut.
Getting a lot of minutes in the NCAA as a freshman isn’t easy. As of November 27, Sudo has only played in 6 out of 7 games for a total of 28 minutes. Northern Illinois head coach (HC) Lashawn Bruno praised Sudo, saying, “He’s athletic, competitive, and has a basketball IQ. The future is bright.” It’s time to find and learn your role in the team.
Sudo himself understands that, but he honestly says that he still has regrets. The day after his NCAA debut, Sudo talks about his frustration, his insatiable desire to grow, college life, goals for this season, and in the second part of the interview he talks about his favorite manga, SLAM DUNK.
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Taku Sudo Tyrell to play at Northern Illinois starting this season
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── How did you feel when you stepped onto the NCAA regular season court for the first time?
“I’m not convinced at all, but I can’t say anything because I’ve gotten such results in my own play. I want to do it like this.”
── What kind of play did you have in mind when you entered the game?
“When I play, I think I should focus on defense rather than offense. My problem is defense, and I consciously put more effort into defense during practice. I am
