Shinshu Brave Warriors Announces Contract Expiry of Wataru Kumagai: Player Profile and Career Highlights

2023-06-01 08:00:52

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in the activities of Shinshu Brave Warriors.
We would like to inform you that Shinshu Brave Warriors has decided that the contract with Wataru Kumagai will expire on June 30, 2023.

player profile

Kumagai Ko

■ Contract expiry date: 2023/6/30
■Date of birth: 1996/5/7
■ Height / Weight: 173cm/70kg
■ Position: PG
Birthplace: Oita Prefecture
Career: Maebashi Ikuei High School
→ Daito Bunka University
→ Seahorse Mikawa (including 2018-21 special designation)
→ Shinshu Brave Warriors (2021-23)
■ Awards: 69th All Japan University Basketball Championship Outstanding Player Award (Best 5)
93rd Kanto University Basketball League Outstanding Player Award (Best 5)
B.LEAGUE 2019-20 Season Rookie Award Best 5
■ National team history: U18 Japan national team candidate in 2014
2018 U22 Japan National Team (2018 Asia Pacific University Challenge)
2021 Men’s Japan National Team Candidates
Candidates for the 2023 Men’s National Team and Candidates for the 19th Asian Games Men’s National Team

■ Comments:
“First of all, I would like to thank HC Michael, President Katakai, and the sponsors for giving me the opportunity to play with this team. Michael taught me the most important things in team sports, I was able to grow as a person, and I think it was a great experience for my future career.
And to all the Shinshu Brave Warriors fans, thank you for your passionate and loving support.
It was because of you that I was able to feel more excited than nervous on the day of the match.
I am grateful for all that I have met with you.
I would like to do my best to show you how I have grown, so please continue to support me. “

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