Aiya Yamamoto Joins Vertex Shizuoka – B.LEAGUE 2026

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[Men’s Basketball Club]Aiya Yamamoto will join Vertex Shizuoka as a specially designated player for the B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season!

It has been decided that Aiya Yamamoto (4th year, Faculty of Business Administration), a member of our university’s men’s basketball club, will join Vertex Shizuoka as a specially designated player (professional contract) for the B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season.

Last year, Yamamoto joined Vertex Shizuoka as a specially designated player for the B.LEAGUE 2024-25 season (amateur contract) and was attracting attention with his play that captured the hearts of boosters.

Upon receiving this special designation, Yamamoto expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I am very happy and excited to be able to compete with this team again. I will do my best to contribute to the team’s victory! Thank you for your support.”

Furthermore, Yamamoto has also been published on the B League Draft 2026 Player List as of December 1st (Monday).

Thank you everyone for your continued support.


Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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