Ibaraki Robots are pleased to announce that we have reached a player contract agreement with #11 Tim Soares for the 2026-27 season of the Resona Group B.LEAGUE.
#11 Tim Soares Position: C Height/Weight: 211cm / 107kg Date of Birth: February 4, 1997 Birthplace: Brazil University: The Master's University
Career History: 2020-21: Samsun BSB Anakent (Turkey, TBL) 2021-22: Ironi Hai Motors Nes-Ziona (Israel, BSL) 2022-23: Sydney Kings (Australia, NBL) 2023: Grises de Humacao (Puerto Rico, BSN) 2023-24: Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 2024-25: Koshigaya Alphas 2025-26: Sydney Kings (Australia, NBL) 2026-: Ibaraki Robots
National Team Experience: 2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers 2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup
Contract Period: One-year contract for the 2026-27 season.
Comments from Tim Soares: "I’m excited to be back in Japan to play Basketball for the Ibaraki Robots! My Family and I really enjoyed being around the Japanese culture, something we are excited to be a part of again in Ibaraki. I'm looking forward to meeting my teammates and start working together to win lots of games in the new league."
Comments from GM Yoshihisa Ochi: "We are pleased to announce the signing of Tim Soares for the 2026-27 season. It is a great pleasure and honor to welcome a big man with such extensive international experience, having dominated the paint in top leagues across Europe, Latin America, and the prestigious Sydney Kings in the Australian NBL. Soares is an 'ultra-modern center' who possesses overwhelming size at 211cm and a strong physique, while also boasting a wide shooting range capable of sinking high-percentage 3P shots. With his addition, the threat to opposing defenses will expand from the paint to the entire court. Furthermore, his reliable scoring inside, thunderous block shots, and intense rebounding ability will undoubtedly maximize the stability under the basket that we lacked most last season. His spirited play and professionalism will surely bring unprecedented excitement to the Adastria Mito Arena. We ask all our fans and boosters to warmly welcome Soares, our new master under the basket in Ibaraki, and look forward to the Robots' impressive performance in the upcoming 'B.PREMIER'."
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: 人事
- Organizations: Sydney Kings