Announcement of New Contract Signing with James Palmer Jr.

Osaka Evessa is pleased to announce that we have signed James Palmer Jr. for the 2026-27 season.

James Palmer Jr.

□ Jersey Number: 12 □ Position: SG □ Date of Birth: July 31, 1996 □ Nationality: United States □ Height/Weight: 196cm / 94kg □ Career (Education) University of Nebraska (Teams)

2019–21　Agua Caliente Clippers [NBA G-League] United States

2021–22　Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski [Polish Basketball League] Poland

2022–23　JL Bourg [LNB Elite] France

2023–24　Türk Telekom [Turkish Basketball Super League] Turkey

2024–26　Galatasaray [Turkish Basketball Super League] Turkey

□ Player Comment

I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to join the Osaka Evessa.

I've heard great things about the organization, the fans' passion in Osaka, and the high level of competition in the B.League.

I'm ready to bring my experience and energy to the court and help this team compete for a championship.

I can't wait to get to Japan and meet the fans who make this club so special. Yattarude！

□ General Manager Shota Konno's Comment

Thank you always for your passionate support of Osaka Evessa.

We are delighted to have reached an agreement with James Palmer Jr.

He has built his career across top-tier leagues including the NBA G League, France, and Turkey, consistently performing as a primary scoring leader for his teams.

Last season, he excelled with Galatasaray, one of Turkey's powerhouse clubs, and was named to the FIBA Champions League All-Five (First Team), demonstrating peak-level performance. We are confident that his extensive experience in highly competitive leagues will bring significant value to Osaka Evessa.

James’s greatest strength lies in his elite offensive capabilities, combining exceptional skill with high efficiency. He excels not only in powerful drives and clutch outside shooting but also in playmaking that elevates his teammates. We expect him to shift momentum in our favor across all phases of the game. His versatility to play both guard and forward positions at a high level will also make him a defensive threat.

His arrival will enrich our offensive variety and elevate the quality of our tactics on both ends of the court.

James is a highly professional athlete with a passionate heart. We believe he will lead the team on and off the court and embody the relentless pursuit of victory.

We sincerely ask for your enthusiastic support for James Palmer Jr., our new weapon for Osaka Evessa.

Human Planning Co., Ltd. Osaka Evessa Division ---------------------------

We operate the professional basketball team 'Osaka Evessa' in the B.LEAGUE, along with athlete management and sports event businesses, contributing to youth development and regional revitalization through sports.

● President & CEO: Hidekazu Isomura

● Address: 9F, Zento Shinsaibashi Building, 4-3-2 Minamishinchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City

● Capital: 50 million JPY

● URL: https://hp.athuman.com/

Human Holdings Co., Ltd. ---------------------------

In addition to the sports business operating 'Osaka Evessa', we operate in education, human resources, nursing care, childcare, beauty, and IT sectors, contributing to people and society as a corporate group.

● President & CEO: Tomoya Sato

● Address: 1F, Nishi-Shinjuku Prime Square, 7-5-25 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

● Capital: 1.299 billion JPY

● URL: https://www.athuman.com