[Bambitious Nara] Announcement of 2026-27 Season Contract Agreement with Head Coach Hiroyuki Ishibashi

Thank you for your enthusiastic support for Bambitious Nara.

We are pleased to announce that Bambitious Nara has reached an agreement with Hiroyuki Ishibashi as head coach for the 2026-27 season.

Head Coach Hiroyuki Ishibashi

Date of Birth: December 3, 1973 Place of Birth: Osaka Prefecture

Coaching History: 2018-19: Bambitious Nara, Associate Head Coach 2019-22: Toyama Grouses, Assistant Coach 2022-23: Bambitious Nara, Head Coach 2023-25: Bambitious Nara, Associate Coach 2025-present: Bambitious Nara, Head Coach

Comments: Thank you very much for your warm support. I will continue to lead the team for the 2026-27 season. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to fight alongside everyone in Nara once again.

The new season marks a fresh start with a restructured league. To achieve our long-standing goal of making the playoffs, I want us to fight together as one team. While the roster is yet to be determined, I intend to increase the frequency of high-intensity defense leading into fast-paced offense compared to last season, and play aggressively on both ends of the floor.

Including my time as a player, this will be my 7th season with Nara. I have experienced many ups and downs, but I have yet to achieve our goal. In the new season, I will do my best to fight passionately with all of you and see a great view. Thank you for your continued support.