Shimane Susanoo Magic: Contract Renewal (Continuation) with Players #6 Hiroshi Kitagawa, #7 Anthony Sho Kaikawa, #11 Taichi Nakamura, and #22 Fumiya Iio

Thank you for your continued passionate support for Shimane Susanoo Magic.

We are pleased to announce that we have reached a basic agreement (continuation) for contracts with players #6 Hiroshi Kitagawa, #7 Anthony Sho Kaikawa, #11 Taichi Nakamura, and #22 Fumiya Iio.

#6 Hiroshi Kitagawa

Date of Birth October 16, 1991

Hometown Shiga Prefecture

Height/Weight 183cm / 75kg

Jersey Number 6

Position PG

Career ・Kosen High School ・Nippon Sport Science University ・Hiroshima Dragonflies (2014-2018) ・Shimane Susanoo Magic (2018- )

Comment from #6 Hiroshi Kitagawa: I am delighted to be a part of Team Susanoo again this season. Personally, my 9th season will start with an injury, but I will face myself and strive to help the team move forward, even if only a little. Believing in our strength, we will push forward aiming for victory, so please fight with us. Thank you for your support.

2025-26 SEASON Individual Stats https://www.bleague.jp/roster_detail/?PlayerID=8532&_ga=2.49286883.452054515.1778058959-1275961761.1736387644

Release https://www.susanoo-m.com/lp_page/roster202627_06

#7 Anthony Sho Kaikawa

Date of Birth March 30, 2004

Hometown Tokyo

Height/Weight 196cm / 87kg

Jersey Number 7

Position SF/PF

Career ・Kaishi Kokusai High School (Niigata) ・Senshu University ・Shimane Susanoo Magic (2024.12-)

National Team Experience ・44th Lee Sang Baek Cup Japan-Korea Student Basketball Competition ・42nd William Jones Cup ・43rd William Jones Cup

Comment from #7 Anthony Sho Kaikawa: Thank you for your great support during the 2025-26 season. As a team, we did not achieve our target results, but personally, I feel that I grew significantly both in terms of play and mentally this season. I will not waste the experience gained this season and will continue to improve my level during the offseason so that I can make good use of it next season. For the 2026-27 season, I will do my best to fight alongside all of you and see the best scenery. Thank you for your continued support next season!

2025-26 SEASON Individual Stats https://www.bleague.jp/roster_detail/?PlayerID=51000458&_ga=2.40198759.452054515.1778058959-1275961761.1736387644

Release https://www.susanoo-m.com/lp_page/roster202627_07

#11 Taichi Nakamura

Date of Birth June 29, 1997

Hometown Yamaguchi Prefecture

Height/Weight 190cm / 87kg

Jersey Number 11

Position PG/SG

Career ・Hosei University ・Seahorses Mikawa *Special Designated Player (2016-17) ・Toyama Grouses *Special Designated Player (2017-18) ・Yokohama B-Corsairs *Special Designated Player (2018-19) ・Seahorses Mikawa *Special Designated Player (2016-17) ・Kyoto Hannaryz (2019-20) ・Wonju DB Promy [KBL] (2020-22) ・Seahorses Mikawa (2022-24) ・Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka (2024-25) ・Shimane Susanoo Magic (2025-)

National Team Experience ・2017 Lee Sang Baek Cup ・2017 39th William Jones Cup U24 Japan National Team ・2018 40th William Jones Cup Japan National Team Candidate ・2018 18th Asian Games Japan National Team ・2019 41st William Jones Cup ・2025 International Match 2025 in Korea Japan National Team

Comment from #11 Taichi Nakamura: I am happy to be able to play as a member of Shimane Susanoo Magic again next season. Since coming to Shimane, I have been repeatedly energized by the warmth of the city, the kindness of the people, and the passion of the fans. I am truly excited to think that the space where we fight together at home will gain even more power at Matsue City General Gymnasium. The cheers when we win, and the voices that push us forward when we are struggling, all become my strength.

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