#17 Shuto Sakihama Ends Activities as a Specially Designated Player
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- #17 Shuto Sakihama Ends Activities as a Specially Designated Player
- Okinawa Basketball Inc. announced that #17 Shuto Sakihama is leaving the team and ending his activities as a specially designated player to pursue enrollment in a US university.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 7, 2026
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Okinawa Basketball Inc. announced that #17 Shuto Sakihama is leaving the team and ending his activities as a specially designated player to pursue enrollment in a US university.
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- #17 Shuto Sakihama Ends Activities as a Specially Designated Player (June 7, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 7, 2026
Okinawa Basketball Inc. announced that #17 Shuto Sakihama is leaving the team and ending his activities as a specially designated player to pursue enrollment in a US university.
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- 📰 Published: June 7, 2026 at 03:01
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Okinawa Basketball Inc. has announced that #17 Shuto Sakihama will end his activities as a specially designated player. Sakihama requested to leave the Ryukyu Golden Kings to pursue enrollment in a US university, and the team respected his decision. Shuto Sakihama, born May 8, 2005, in Okinawa Prefecture, is a 178cm, 84kg Point Guard (PG). His career includes playing for Fukuoka Daiichi High School (2021-24), Ryukyu Golden Kings U18 (2024), St. Thomas More School (2024-), and as a specially designated player for Ryukyu Golden Kings (2024-26). Both the team and Sakihama expressed gratitude for the support from fans, and he hopes to continue his growth in the United States.
FAQ
Which player is ending their activities?
#17 Shuto Sakihama of the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
Under what system was he playing?
He was playing as a Specially Designated Player.
Why is he leaving the team?
He requested to leave to attend a university in the United States.
What position does Sakihama play?
He plays Point Guard (PG).
Where can I find more about the Specially Designated Player system?
Details are available at the B.League official website link provided in the release.