, nicknamed , is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Ryukyu Golden Kings of the B.League.
Professional career
During the 2020–21 B.League season, Kawamata played on the Saga Ballooners under status.
Following the 2020–21 season, Kawamata signed with the Shiga Lakes. While on the Lakes, he was given the nickname "Mikey" by his teammates. They chose the name as they thought his college nickname, —a play on the end his family name, "mata"—did not suit him, and a character named Mikey from the series Tokyo Revengers was popular at the time.
On June 25, 2024, Kawamata signed with the Nagasaki Velca.
On June 8, 2026, it was announced that Kawamata had exercised his player option, ending his contract with the Velca and signing with the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
National team career
Kawamata represented Japan at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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