Where is Koyo Nishida from?

He is from Tokushima Prefecture, returning to play locally for the first time since middle school.

What is Tokushima Gambarows' home base?

Based in Tokushima City, the team designates the entire prefecture as its hometown.

What position does Nishida play and what is his background?

He plays SG, graduated from Tokai University, and played in B1 with SeaHorses Mikawa.

Tokushima Gambarows Announces Loan Signing of Koyo Nishida

Published Jun 16, 2026 3:50 AM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 10:19 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Tokushima Gambarows has announced the loan signing of Koyo Nishida from SeaHorses Mikawa for the 2026-27 season. The loan contract runs until May 31, 2027. A native of Tokushima Prefecture, this marks Nishida’s first return to play locally since middle school, as the team aims for the inaugural B.LEAGUE ONE championship.

Tokushima Gambarows is pleased to announce that Koyo Nishida, currently with SeaHorses Mikawa, will join the team on a loan basis for the 2026-27 season.

The loan contract period will last until May 31, 2027.

#16 Koyo Nishida

Date of Birth: June 5, 2001 (25 years old)

Hometown: Tokushima Prefecture

Height/Weight: 184 cm / 83 kg

Position: SG

Career: Tokai University

2023-24 SeaHorses Mikawa (B1, Special Designated Player)

2024– SeaHorses Mikawa

∟ Feb. 2026– Kumamoto Volters (loan)

∟ 2026– Tokushima Gambarows (loan)

Message from Koyo Nishida

Hello, Gambarows fans! It’s great to be back!

I’m Koyo Nishida, and I’m thrilled to announce my loan transfer to Tokushima Gambarows.

First and foremost, I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to SeaHorses Mikawa and Tokushima Gambarows for making this decision and providing me with this incredible opportunity.

I’m truly happy to be able to play in my hometown, especially as our team continues to grow and basketball enthusiasm in Tokushima continues to rise.

This will be my first time playing here since middle school!

As we enter the new B.LEAGUE ONE era, I’m determined to help lead Tokushima to its first-ever championship and further energize our community.

I can’t wait to see you all at the arena!!

【Company Information】

Company Name: Kabushiki Gaisha Ganbarou Tokushima

Address: 5-23 Iwatsushi, Kitashirakawa, Naka-cho, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture (inside MediaDo Tokushima Kito Office)

Office: 6-71-2 Showa-machi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

Business: Operation of the men’s professional basketball team “Tokushima Gambarows”

Home Town: Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

Official Website: https://gambarous.jp/

The Meaning Behind “Tokushima Gambarows”

The name “Gambarows” is derived from the Japanese phrase “Ganbarou” (“Let’s do our best!”), a common expression used regardless of outcome or victory. By incorporating this mutual encouragement into our club name, we aim to foster unity and create a team that inspires support from everyone—regardless of age or gender—and becomes a source of pride for Tokushima.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: 人事