We are pleased to announce that the roster for the 2026-27 season of the Kumamoto Volters (Kumamoto Basketball Co., Ltd. / Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City), a team in the B.League (Japan Professional Basketball League) Division 2, has been decided.

The roster consists of 12 players: 8 returning players from the 2025-26 season and 4 new signings (2 of whom are former players).

The club will continue to focus on team strengthening and may adjust the roster as needed.

We ask for your passionate support for the players competing in the new season.

12 Player Profiles

Shota Yamamoto [Shota Yamamoto]

Shota Yamamoto [Shota Yamamoto] Date of Birth: October 19, 1999 Height: 188cm Weight: 85kg Position: SG Jersey Number: 3 From: Yamagata Prefecture

[Career]

Nihon University Yamagata High School Senshu University 2022- Kumamoto Volters *Multi-year contract through the 2027-28 season

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Hiroaki Isono [Hiroaki Isono]

Date of Birth: March 11, 1998 Height: 186cm Weight: 84kg Position: SG/SF Jersey Number: 5 From: Fukuoka Prefecture

[Career]

Nippon Sport Science University 2019-20 Koshigaya Alphas (Special Designated Player) 2020-21 Kumamoto Volters (Trainee to Player Contract) 2021- Kumamoto Volters *Multi-year contract through the 2027-28 season

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L.J. Peak [L.J. Peak]

Date of Birth: February 2, 1996 Height: 196cm Weight: 97kg Position: SF Jersey Number: 8 From: United States

[Career]

Georgetown University 2017-18 Maine Red Claws (NBA G League) 2018 Wellington Saints (New Zealand/NBL) 2018-19 Pistoia Basket 2000 (Italy/LBA) 2019 El Million Yireh (Dominican Republic/TBS) 2019-20 Pallacanestro Varese (Italy/LBA) 2020 CS Universitatea Cluj-Napoca (Romania/Liga Națională) 2020-21 Utsunomiya Brex (B1) 2021-22 Kumamoto Volters (B2) *B2 Scoring Champion 2022 Ibaraki Robots (B1) 2022 Nagasaki Velca (B2) 2022-23 Yokohama Excellence (B3) 2023-25 Koshigaya Alphas (B2, B1) 2025-26 Tachikawa Dice (B3) *B3 Playoffs MVP 2026- Kumamoto Volters

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Kaito Ishikawa [Kaito Ishikawa]

Date of Birth: November 30, 1990 Height: 170cm Weight: 72kg Position: PG Jersey Number: 11 From: Tokyo Metropolis

[Career]

Nihon University 2013-15 Hitachi Sun Rockers Tokyo (NBL) 2015-16 Iwate Big Bulls (bj league) 2016-18 Sendai 89ERS (B1, B2) 2018-19 Shinshu Brave Warriors (B2) 2019-21 Kumamoto Volters (B2) 2021-23 Fighting Eagles Nagoya (B2, B1) 2023-25 Shinshu Brave Warriors (B1, B2) 2025- Kumamoto Volters *Multi-year contract through the 2027-28 season

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Koki Hosaka [Koki Hosaka]

Date of Birth: February 6, 2003 Height: 181cm Weight: 75kg Position: PG/SG Jersey Number: 12 From: Aichi Prefecture

[Career]

Hiryū High School Kanagawa University 2024.12- Kumamoto Volters Special Designated Player 2025- Kumamoto Volters *Multi-year contract through the 2027-28 season

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Lamine Mbodj [Lamine Mbodj]

Date of Birth: September 11, 1997 Height: 202cm Weight: 108kg Position: C Jersey Number: 15 From: Senegal (Nationality: Japan)

[Career]

2020- Saitama Broncos (Special Designated Player) 2020-24 JR East Akita Basketball Club PECKERS 2024.10 SeaHorses Mikawa (B1) 2024.11-25.3 Saga Ballooners (B1) 2025- Kumamoto Volters

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Keita Sawabe [Keita Sawabe]

Date of Birth: March 5, 1995 Height: 185cm Weight: 87kg Position: SG Jersey Number: 17 From: Kumamoto Prefecture

[Career]

Uto Tsurujo Junior High School Kyushu Gakuin High School Osaka Gakuin University 2016.12-18 Osaka Evessa (B1) 2018-24 Sendai 89ERS (B2, B1) 2024- Kumamoto Volters *Multi-year contract through the 2027-28 season

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Naoyuki Fujisawa [Naoyuki Fujisawa]

Date of Birth: June 19, 1998 Height: 172cm Weight: 70kg Position: PG Jersey Number: 18 From: Kyoto Prefecture

[Career]

Tenri University 2020-21 Kumamoto Volters (Special Designated Player) 2021-22 Kumamoto Volters 2022-23 Bambitious Nara 2023-26 Fukui Blowinds 2026- Kumamoto Volters *Multi-year contract through the 2027-28 season

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Justyn Mutts [Justyn Mutts]

Date of Birth: January 4, 1999 Height: 201cm Weight: 100kg Position: SF/PF Jersey Number: 25 From: United States

[Career]

Virginia Tech 2019-20 University of Delaware 2020-23 Virginia Tech 2023 Chiba Jets (B1) 2023 Shinshu Brave Warriors (B1) 2024-25 Hapoel Afula (Israel) 2025-26 ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France) 2026- Kumamoto Volters

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Atomu Yamada [Atomu Yamada]

Date of Birth: February 21, 1998 Height: 179cm Weight: 81kg Position: SG Jersey Number: 31 From: Kagoshima Prefecture

[Career]

Kagoshima Commercial High School 2016-18 Kagoshima Rebnise (B2, B3) 2018-19 Tokyo Cinq Reves (B3) 2019-20 Hiroshima Dragonflies (B2) 2020-21 Iwate Big Bulls (B3) 2021-22 Yamaguchi Patriots (B3) 2022-24 Verthox Shizuoka (B3, B2) 2024- Kumamoto Volters

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Reiju Sasakura [Reiju Sasakura]

Date of Birth: July 8, 1997 Height: 187cm Weight: 80kg Position: PG Jersey Number: 33 From: Toyama Prefecture

[Career]

Tokai University 2019-20 Alvark Tokyo (B1) 2020-21 Sendai 89ERS (Loan Transfer, B2) 2021-23 Alvark Tokyo (B1) 2023-25 Koshigaya Alphas (B2, B1) 2025-26 Kobe Storks (B2) 2026- Kumamoto Volters *Multi-year contract through the 2027-28 season

🔗Comments at time of contract

Gregory Echenique [Gregory Echenique]

Date of Birth: November 23, 1990 Height: 208cm Weight: 130kg Position: PF/C Jersey Number: 88 From: Venezuela

[Career]

Creighton University 2013-14 Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany 1st Division) 2014-18 B.C.Oostende (Belgium 1st Division) 2018 Guaros de Lara (Venezuela 1st Division) 2018-19 Shimane Susanoo Magic (B2) 2019-22 Hiroshima Dragonflies (B2, B1) 2022-24 Fukushima Firebonds (B2) 2024.10-11 Fukushima Firebonds (B2) 2024.11- Kumamoto Volters

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2026-27 Season Staff Contract Status

Head Coach Muto Toyama (Continuing)

Assistant Coach Yuki Suzuki (New)

Assistant Coach Kenji Hiruoki (New)

Assistant Coach Ten'yo Haruka (Continuing)

Player Development Coach & Youth Advisor Ryosuke Motomura (Continuing)

Strength Coach Kōnai Naitō (Continuing)

Head Athletic Trainer Asako Yonashiro (Continuing)

Assistant Trainer Taisuke Ōgiyama (Continuing)

Manager Yo Ooyama (Continuing)

Manager Yuina Kawaguchi (New)

Kumamoto Volters HP is here

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