Key Strengthening Department
[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.
- Kanagawa University Men’s Basketball Club Official Site
- [Official]Vertex Shizuoka | Notice of special designated player contract for Aiya Yamamoto
