Report on Agreement for New Player Contract with Hirotaka Yoshii (#8)
The Ibaraki Robots announced an agreement for a two-year player contract with Hirotaka Yoshii starting from the 2026-27 season. Yoshii, who has extensive experience with the Japanese national team, is expected to contribute to the team's "winning culture."
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- 📰 Published: June 13, 2026 at 00:00
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We are pleased to announce that the Ibaraki Robots have reached an agreement on a player contract with Hirotaka Yoshii (#8) for the Risona Group B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season.
Hirotaka Yoshii (#8)
Position
SF
Height/Weight
196cm/96kg
Date of Birth
June 4, 1998
Place of Birth
Osaka Prefecture
Alma Mater
Osaka Gakuin University
Career
2018-19
Osaka Evessa *Contracted as a Special Designated Player
2020-24
Alvark Tokyo *Contracted as a Special Designated Player for the 2020-21 season
2024-26
San-En NeoPhoenix
2026-
Ibaraki Robots
National Team Experience
2022
FIBA Asia Cup
2023
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers
2023
FIBA Basketball World Cup
2024
33rd Olympic Games (2024/Paris)
2025
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
2025
FIBA Asia Cup
2025
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers
Contract Period
Two-year contract until the 2027-28 season
*The 2027-28 season will be a player option.
Player Comment - Hirotaka Yoshii
Hello everyone.
This is Hirotaka Yoshii, transferring from San-En NeoPhoenix.
I will be playing for the Ibaraki Robots next season.
I want to play with all my heart for the Ibaraki Robots and for everyone who supports them.
I look forward to seeing you all at the games.
Thank you very much.
GM Comment - Keikyu Otoshi
We are pleased to report that we have agreed to a two-year player contract (with a player option) with Hirotaka Yoshii, starting from the 2026-27 season.
First and foremost, as GM, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Yoshii-san for empathizing with the vision we are pursuing amidst numerous options and intense competition, and for deciding to take on a new challenge in Ibaraki.
As proven by his national team experience, Yoshii-san is one of the league's premier all-rounders, possessing both a strong physique and exceptional basketball IQ. His tenacious defense, which does not back down even against foreign players, and his willingness to embrace gritty roles for the team's victory, are precisely the pieces that the new Ibaraki Robots need to build a "winning culture." I am confident that the "ability to execute in crucial moments" and the "insatiable desire for victory" cultivated throughout his career will bring a fresh perspective to the club and provide the best stimulus to the entire team.
Yoshii-san will be a central figure both on and off the court as the Ibaraki Robots evolve into a strong club in name and reality in "B.PREMIER." We ask for your warm welcome to Yoshii-san, who will be a new energy for Mito and Ibaraki. We hope you will look forward to the great challenges ahead for the Robots.
Hirotaka Yoshii (#8)
Position
SF
Height/Weight
196cm/96kg
Date of Birth
June 4, 1998
Place of Birth
Osaka Prefecture
Alma Mater
Osaka Gakuin University
Career
2018-19
Osaka Evessa *Contracted as a Special Designated Player
2020-24
Alvark Tokyo *Contracted as a Special Designated Player for the 2020-21 season
2024-26
San-En NeoPhoenix
2026-
Ibaraki Robots
National Team Experience
2022
FIBA Asia Cup
2023
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers
2023
FIBA Basketball World Cup
2024
33rd Olympic Games (2024/Paris)
2025
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
2025
FIBA Asia Cup
2025
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers
Contract Period
Two-year contract until the 2027-28 season
*The 2027-28 season will be a player option.
Player Comment - Hirotaka Yoshii
Hello everyone.
This is Hirotaka Yoshii, transferring from San-En NeoPhoenix.
I will be playing for the Ibaraki Robots next season.
I want to play with all my heart for the Ibaraki Robots and for everyone who supports them.
I look forward to seeing you all at the games.
Thank you very much.
GM Comment - Keikyu Otoshi
We are pleased to report that we have agreed to a two-year player contract (with a player option) with Hirotaka Yoshii, starting from the 2026-27 season.
First and foremost, as GM, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Yoshii-san for empathizing with the vision we are pursuing amidst numerous options and intense competition, and for deciding to take on a new challenge in Ibaraki.
As proven by his national team experience, Yoshii-san is one of the league's premier all-rounders, possessing both a strong physique and exceptional basketball IQ. His tenacious defense, which does not back down even against foreign players, and his willingness to embrace gritty roles for the team's victory, are precisely the pieces that the new Ibaraki Robots need to build a "winning culture." I am confident that the "ability to execute in crucial moments" and the "insatiable desire for victory" cultivated throughout his career will bring a fresh perspective to the club and provide the best stimulus to the entire team.
Yoshii-san will be a central figure both on and off the court as the Ibaraki Robots evolve into a strong club in name and reality in "B.PREMIER." We ask for your warm welcome to Yoshii-san, who will be a new energy for Mito and Ibaraki. We hope you will look forward to the great challenges ahead for the Robots.
FAQ
What kind of player is Hirotaka Yoshii?
Yoshii is an SF player with extensive experience in the Japanese national team, known as an all-rounder with a strong physique and high basketball IQ.
What are the Ibaraki Robots' goals?
They aim to build a "winning culture" in the B.LEAGUE and enter the B.PREMIER.
How will Yoshii's addition change the team?
His addition is expected to enhance the team's competitiveness, particularly in physicality and defense, serving as a major driving force for promotion to the B.PREMIER.
What is the contract duration and option?
It's a two-year contract until the 2027-28 season, with the final season being a player option.
Where are the Ibaraki Robots located?
They are a professional basketball team based in Ibaraki Prefecture.