"Ryukyu" is the name of a former kingdom, now known as Okinawa Prefecture. It holds a unique and special place.
Overview
| Official Website | https://goldenkings.jp/ |
| Founded | 2007 |
| What Golden Kings Represents | The name "Ryukyu" originates from the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which was a sovereign state that existed in the Okinawa region before being incorporated into Japan. |
| Team Colors | Blue, Gold |
| Arena | Okinawa Arena (Capacity approx. 8,500) |
| Main Sponsor | Zenhoren |
The special club located in a unique place joined the bj League in 2007. With 4 championships in the bj League and a title win in the B League in 2023, it is one of the most popular teams in Japan.
The population of Okinawa Prefecture is just under 1.5 million.
Notable Japanese (Asian) Players to watch
Ryuichi Kishimoto(5-9, G, Daito Bunka University)
He may not have international recognition. He doesn’t have a great size, nor is he particularly outstanding in terms of quickness. His ball-handling isn’t exceptional, and he doesn’t jump high. However, fans go wild for the three-point shots he releases from the logo at Okinawa Arena, known as "Coconuts."
He is the "Mr. Ryukyu."
Notable Foreign (Naturalized) Players to watch
Jack Cooley(6-9, F, Notre Dame)
He moved from Dinamo Sassari to the Kings in 2019 and has been their enforcer for the past five seasons.
The guardian is still going strong.
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