Announcement Regarding Head Coach Dai Oketani's Departure
Head coach Dai Oketani will step down from the Ryukyu Golden Kings following the expiration of his contract and will be appointed as the head coach of the Japan men's national basketball team starting in 2026.
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- 📰 Published: May 30, 2026 at 01:23
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We hereby announce that the contract with head coach Dai Oketani has expired, and he will be stepping down from his position.
Mr. Oketani led the Kings to two league championships during his four-season tenure as head coach in the bj-league era (2008–2012). Since then, he has gained extensive experience leading other clubs, further refining his team management and game planning skills.
Upon his return as head coach in 2021, he led the team for five seasons, achieving numerous milestones, including the club's first B.League championship and the first-ever Emperor's Cup victory by a team from Okinawa Prefecture.
Starting in 2026, he will assume the role of head coach for the Japan men's national basketball team, placing him in a position to lead the Japanese basketball community more than ever before. The Kings are proud of his new challenge and fully support him.
(For biographical details and comments, please refer to the original Japanese text.)
Mr. Oketani led the Kings to two league championships during his four-season tenure as head coach in the bj-league era (2008–2012). Since then, he has gained extensive experience leading other clubs, further refining his team management and game planning skills.
Upon his return as head coach in 2021, he led the team for five seasons, achieving numerous milestones, including the club's first B.League championship and the first-ever Emperor's Cup victory by a team from Okinawa Prefecture.
Starting in 2026, he will assume the role of head coach for the Japan men's national basketball team, placing him in a position to lead the Japanese basketball community more than ever before. The Kings are proud of his new challenge and fully support him.
(For biographical details and comments, please refer to the original Japanese text.)
FAQ
桶谷大ヘッドコーチはなぜ退任したのですか？
契約が満了となったためです。
桶谷大氏の次のキャリアは何ですか？
2026年よりバスケットボール男子日本代表ヘッドコーチに就任します。
桶谷大氏が琉球ゴールデンキングスで残した主な実績は？
Bリーグ初優勝、天皇杯優勝、リーグ最多連勝記録となる20連勝などを達成しました。
桶谷大氏の琉球ゴールデンキングスでの在任期間は？
2021年から2026年までの5シーズンです。
桶谷大氏の経歴で特筆すべき点は？
bjリーグ時代の2度の優勝、Bリーグでの数々の準優勝、天皇杯優勝など、長年にわたり日本バスケットボール界を牽引してきました。