Tokushima Gambarous Announce Contract Renewal with Player Myuji Tsuruta
The professional basketball team Tokushima Gambarous has announced the contract renewal of player Myuji Tsuruta for the 2026-27 season. Tsuruta, a 29-year-old PF/C from Nagano Prefecture, has been with the team since 2025. He commented, "I was frustrated that we couldn't reach our goal of winning the playoffs. I will work hard to show an even better version of myself and fight with all my might to contribute to the team's victory," expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming season.
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Thank you for your continued warm support for the Tokushima Gambarous.
The Tokushima Gambarous are pleased to announce that we have signed a player contract (renewal) with Myuji Tsuruta for the 2026-27 season.
#15 Myuji Tsuruta
■ Date of Birth: June 22, 1996 (29 years old)
■ Hometown: Nagano Prefecture
■ Height / Weight: 201cm / 110kg
■ Position: PF/C
■ Career:
Tokai University
2018-19 Kyoto Hannaryz *Special Designated Player
2019-20 Kyoto Hannaryz
2020-21 Yamagata Wyverns
2021-25 Altiri Chiba
2025- Tokushima Gambarous
Comment from Myuji Tsuruta:
I will be playing for the Tokushima Gambarous again for the 2026-27 season.
First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the fans and boosters who support us daily, our partners, and everyone involved with the team.
This season, we fell short of our goal of winning the playoffs, which was a frustrating experience.
I will not forget that frustration and will strive every day to show an even more improved version of myself.
I will fight with all my might to contribute to the team's victory, so I ask for your continued passionate support.
[Company Information]
■ Company Name: Gambarou Tokushima Inc.
■ Location: 5-23 Iwatsushi, Kito-Wamuta, Naka-cho, Naka-gun, Tokushima Prefecture (inside Media Do Tokushima Kito Office)
■ Office: 6-71-2 Showa-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
■ Activities: Management of the men's professional basketball team "Tokushima Gambarous"
■ Hometowns: Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City
■ Official Website: https://gambarous.jp/
The Tokushima Gambarous are pleased to announce that we have signed a player contract (renewal) with Myuji Tsuruta for the 2026-27 season.
#15 Myuji Tsuruta
■ Date of Birth: June 22, 1996 (29 years old)
■ Hometown: Nagano Prefecture
■ Height / Weight: 201cm / 110kg
■ Position: PF/C
■ Career:
Tokai University
2018-19 Kyoto Hannaryz *Special Designated Player
2019-20 Kyoto Hannaryz
2020-21 Yamagata Wyverns
2021-25 Altiri Chiba
2025- Tokushima Gambarous
Comment from Myuji Tsuruta:
I will be playing for the Tokushima Gambarous again for the 2026-27 season.
First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the fans and boosters who support us daily, our partners, and everyone involved with the team.
This season, we fell short of our goal of winning the playoffs, which was a frustrating experience.
I will not forget that frustration and will strive every day to show an even more improved version of myself.
I will fight with all my might to contribute to the team's victory, so I ask for your continued passionate support.
[Company Information]
■ Company Name: Gambarou Tokushima Inc.
■ Location: 5-23 Iwatsushi, Kito-Wamuta, Naka-cho, Naka-gun, Tokushima Prefecture (inside Media Do Tokushima Kito Office)
■ Office: 6-71-2 Showa-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
■ Activities: Management of the men's professional basketball team "Tokushima Gambarous"
■ Hometowns: Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City
■ Official Website: https://gambarous.jp/