Announcement of the Head Coaching Structure for the 2026-27 Season
The Ryukyu Golden Kings announced their new coaching structure for the 2026-27 season. Anthony McHenry will take effective command as Associate Head Coach, with Kensuke Hosaka as the registered Head Coach.
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- 📰 Published: May 30, 2026 at 05:02
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We are pleased to announce that Anthony McHenry will be appointed Associate Head Coach for the 2026-27 season, taking effective command of the team.
As it will take time for Mr. McHenry to obtain the JBA S-class coaching license required to serve as a head coach in the B.League, Kensuke Hosaka, who already holds the license, will be registered for games as Associate Coach and Head Coach.
Mr. McHenry was a central figure who built the club's history, playing for nine seasons starting in 2008. His jersey number '5' has been retired as a permanent honor for his achievements. After retiring from playing in 2023, he returned as an assistant coach, gaining experience under former Head Coach Oketani to further deepen his understanding of the team and leadership.
Under this new structure, we will continue to inherit the Kings' culture while creating a new history together.
■Anthony McHenry
Date of Birth: April 16, 1983
From: USA
Education: Georgia Institute of Technology
Key Career Highlights:
2008-17 Ryukyu Golden Kings (4-time bj-league champion)
2017-23 Shinshu Brave Warriors
2023-26 Ryukyu Golden Kings Assistant Coach
2026-27 Ryukyu Golden Kings Associate Head Coach
The organization stated that Mr. McHenry embodies the winning culture built over many years and decided on this structure based on his strong commitment. Please look forward to the Kings as they open a new era in the inaugural year of B.Premier.
As it will take time for Mr. McHenry to obtain the JBA S-class coaching license required to serve as a head coach in the B.League, Kensuke Hosaka, who already holds the license, will be registered for games as Associate Coach and Head Coach.
Mr. McHenry was a central figure who built the club's history, playing for nine seasons starting in 2008. His jersey number '5' has been retired as a permanent honor for his achievements. After retiring from playing in 2023, he returned as an assistant coach, gaining experience under former Head Coach Oketani to further deepen his understanding of the team and leadership.
Under this new structure, we will continue to inherit the Kings' culture while creating a new history together.
■Anthony McHenry
Date of Birth: April 16, 1983
From: USA
Education: Georgia Institute of Technology
Key Career Highlights:
2008-17 Ryukyu Golden Kings (4-time bj-league champion)
2017-23 Shinshu Brave Warriors
2023-26 Ryukyu Golden Kings Assistant Coach
2026-27 Ryukyu Golden Kings Associate Head Coach
The organization stated that Mr. McHenry embodies the winning culture built over many years and decided on this structure based on his strong commitment. Please look forward to the Kings as they open a new era in the inaugural year of B.Premier.
FAQ
2026-27シーズンの実質的な指揮官は誰ですか？
アンソニー・マクヘンリー氏がアソシエイトヘッドコーチとして実質的にチームの指揮を担います。
なぜ穂坂健祐氏がヘッドコーチとして登録されるのですか？
マクヘンリー氏がBリーグの指揮に必要なJBA S級コーチライセンスを取得するまでに時間を要するため、ライセンスを持つ穂坂氏が登録上のヘッドコーチ（アソシエイトコーチ兼任）を務めます。
アンソニー・マクヘンリー氏の琉球ゴールデンキングスでの実績は？
2008年から9シーズン選手として在籍し、bjリーグで4度の優勝に貢献しました。背番号「5」はクラブの永久欠番となっています。
マクヘンリー氏の指導者としての経歴は？
現役引退後の2023年から3年間、琉球ゴールデンキングスのアシスタントコーチとして桶谷前ヘッドコーチのもとで経験を積んできました。
今回の体制変更の目的は何ですか？
キングスの「ウィニング・カルチャー」を体現するマクヘンリー氏をリーダーに据え、文化を継承しつつ、Bプレミア初年度という新たな時代を切り拓くことです。