Announcement of the Launch of the 3x3 Professional Basketball Team 'SHINSHU MATSUMOTO TopEVOLVE'

The 3x3 professional basketball team "SHINSHU MATSUMOTO TopEVOLVE" (Shinshu Matsumoto Top Evolve) has announced the start of its activities. This team was established with the aim of not only improving competitive performance through 3x3 professional basketball but also contributing to the revitalization of Matsumoto City and the Chushin region of Nagano Prefecture, as well as the development of sports culture. In 2026, the team will participate in the RBL (Royal Basketball League), striving for improved results in the competitive scene, while also actively engaging in regional events and school activities for next-generation development. The team is operated by the sports division of Tomoeya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 2-6-1 Hirata Higashi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yosuke Takeda). Team Overview * Team Name: SHINSHU MATSUMOTO TopEVOLVE (Shinshu Matsumoto Top Evolve) * Sport: 3x3 Basketball * Home Base: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture * Operating Body: Tomoeya Co., Ltd. (Sports Division) * Team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topevolve3x3?igsh=MThudmxsNjBsNWlseQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Team Philosophy Challenges for children, unity for the community, evolution for sports * Return the power of sports to the local community, promoting town development where people of all ages and backgrounds gather, creating smiles and energy. * Cherish the potential of each child, creating an environment where they can challenge their dreams and goals, aiming to produce future Olympic athletes from Nagano Prefecture. Origin of Team Name and Emblem "Top": Always aiming for the top. Inspired by Kamikochi, a proud symbol of Matsumoto. "EVOLVE": Meaning evolution. Expresses the desire for players, team, and region to continue growing together. Green, representing the richness of nature, is the team's image color. Matsumoto Castle, a symbol of Matsumoto, is designed on the feathers of the rock ptarmigan, the prefectural bird of Nagano. Player Introduction Takumi Masuko ▼Profile Jersey Number: 21 Height: 187cm Date of Birth: January 9, 1991 Place of Birth: Saitama Prefecture Career: Kanagawa University 2016-20 Earthfriends Tokyo Z 2020-21 Shinshu Brave Warriors 2021-22 Earthfriends Tokyo Z 2022-25 Yokohama Excellence 2025-26 Earthfriends Tokyo Z (Excerpt) ▼Comment I am pleased to play for TopEVOLVE. I will do my best in 3x3 after a long time. Riku Oguchi ▼Profile Jersey Number: 2 Height: 172cm Date of Birth: June 3, 2000 Place of Birth: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture Career: Matsusho Gakuen High School Meisei University TACHIKAWA DICE ASUKAYAMA TOKYO VERDY ▼Comment I am very happy to join a team in my hometown of Matsumoto. I am grateful to be able to play in the place where I was born and raised, and I will do my best to further liven up Matsumoto through 3x3 basketball. Your support is greatly appreciated! Kei Ogura ▼Profile Jersey Number: 41 Height: 191cm Date of Birth: August 4, 1994 Place of Birth: Gunma Prefecture Career: Hakuoh University 2017- Gunma Crane Thunders (Special Designation) 2017-22 Tokyo Excellence (now Yokohama Excellence) 2022-25 Tokyo United BC <3x3> 2023 SAITAMA WILDBEARS.EXE 2025 SHINSHU BRAVE WARRIORS 3x3 ▼Comment I want to enjoy myself to the fullest, never forgetting my gratitude to those who support me! Your support is greatly appreciated. Kokoro Mieda ▼Profile Jersey Number: 55 Height: 182cm Date of Birth: September 3, 1999 Place of Birth: Kanagawa Prefecture Career: Meisei University KOTO PHOENIX TACHIKAWA DICE ZETHREE ISHIKAWA TOKYO VERDY ▼Comment I will play with all my heart! Thank you for your support. Kyle Hikage ▼Profile Jersey Number: 66 Height: 185cm Date of Birth: May 12, 1988 Place of Birth: Tokyo Career: TOKYO WINGS HIU ZEROCKETS TOKYO LEDONIERS TACHIKAWA DICE ASUKAYAMA TOKYO VERDY ▼Comment I will do my best to achieve good results in the team's first year. Light Maeda ▼Profile