Ryo Tanaka, Assistant Coach and Skill Development Coach of Osaka Evessa, has been selected as an assistant coach for 'B.LEAGUE UNITED,' a young Japanese national team participating in a training tour to Melbourne, Australia (B.LEAGUE UNITED 2026 IN AUS), aimed at enhancing players' competitiveness through international competition experience. 'B.LEAGUE UNITED' is a youth selection team formed to strengthen players' skills through exposure to international competitive environments.

Ryo Tanaka

□ Date of Birth: January 4, 1987

□ Hometown: Tokyo

(Education)

Brigham Young University Hawaii

(Coaching Experience)

2017–20: Skill Coach, San-en NeoPhoenix 2020–21: Skill Coach, Ryukyu Golden Kings 2021–22: Assistant Coach / Skill Coach, Alvark Tokyo 2022–24: Assistant Coach / Top Skill Coach, Alvark Tokyo 2024–Present: Assistant Coach / Skill Development Coach, Osaka Evessa

B.LEAGUE UNITED Australia Tour Overview

Schedule: August 2 (Sun) – August 10 (Mon), 2026

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Venues: State Basketball Centre / Courtside

Game Information

【GAME1】

Date: August 6 (Thu) 19:00 TIPOFF (Japan Time: 18:00 TIPOFF)

Opponent: South East Melbourne Phoenix

Venue: State Basketball Centre

Ticket Sales Website: [Link]

【GAME2】

Date: August 9 (Sun) 14:00 TIPOFF (Japan Time: 13:00 TIPOFF)

Opponent: Melbourne United

Venue: Courtside

※ No public tickets available as the game will be held without spectators.

▼ B.LEAGUE UNITED 2026 IN AUS Official Website

https://www.bleague.jp/united/2026/

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

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

● President & CEO: Hidetaka Isomura

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

● Capital: 50 million JPY

● URL: https://hp.athuman.com/

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

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

● President & CEO: Tomoya Sato

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

● Capital: 1.299 billion JPY

● URL: https://www.athuman.com

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