Thank you very much for your continued support from Kobe Stokes.
We would like to inform you that Kobe Stokes has announced the team captain for the 2025-26 season, and has held a “rising meeting” where players, team staff and front desk staff will come together.
About the Captain System for the 2025-26 Season
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This season is new “Double Captain System“ The following two players will be captains:
Without a vice captain, both players will be able to demonstrate leadership as “co-captains” and lead the team both on and off the court.
Sezuen Shufu Player (#4/PG)

Position PG
Almighty School: Tokai University
Birthplace: Miyazaki Prefecture
Date of birth: June 28, 1994
Terazono comment
He will be captain of the 2025-26 season. Since I’m going to do it, I’d like to lead the team with a sense of responsibility for the whole year.
I think we’ll be doing well throughout the season, both good and bad, but I’ll try hard as a team to achieve our goal of winning B2. Let’s all the boosters fight together! GO! STORKS!
Isaac Butts (#5/C)

Position C
Date of birth: May 28, 1989
Nationality: United States
Bats player comment
I’m looking forward to helping the team in any way that I can. I will fight hard each day to make this Kobe team the best team possible. Let’s fight together!
I look forward to being able to be as empowering as possible for my team.
We fight with all our might every day to make this Kobe team the best team.
Let’s fight together!
■Conducting the rally
Today, GM, HC, players, team staff, and club front staff gathered together to prepare for the 2025-26 season.Rising rallywas held.
This meeting is
Eliminate psychological and physical barriers as the clubs work together to head towards the 2025-26 season.
With the aim of this, the team and front desk will introduce the roles of each team and front desk, as well as group work with members. We have once again confirmed our team’s willingness to take on the challenge as they prepare for the start of the season.
The rally of the rally
















Leadership in Action: Kobe Stokes’ Double Captaincy System
To better understand the meaning of this new “Double Captain System,” let’s delve into a comparative analysis of typical captaincy roles and how Kobe Stokes is innovating within this structure. The role of a basketball team captain is multifaceted, encompassing on-court leadership, communication with coaches and referees, and fostering team spirit [[2]]. This extends beyond the game itself, as captains frequently enough represent the team in media interactions and exemplify sportsmanship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
To address common queries and enhance clarity, here’s a FAQ section: Q: What is the role of a team captain in basketball? A: A basketball team captain is a player chosen to lead the team, acting as a liaison between players, coaches, and officials. They represent the team, exemplify sportsmanship, and often handle media duties [[2]]. They also have key responsibilities like pre-game handshakes with the opposing team’s captain and communication with referees during the game [[3]]. Q: What is unique about Kobe Stokes’ double captain system? A: The “Double Captain System” designates two co-captains, sharing leadership responsibilities. This approach aims to distribute the demands of leadership, potentially improving team dynamics and providing diverse leadership styles, unlike the typical single-captain model. Q: How does a team captain impact team success? A: A good team captain inspires teammates, boosts team morale, and contributes to overall success by setting a positive example both on and off the court [[3]].

