Notice of conclusion of player contract (new) for Riku Sasayama for the 2024-25 season | Yokohama B-Corsairs

Thank you for your continued support.

We would like to inform you that the Yokohama B-Corsairs has signed a new player contract with Riku Sasayama for the 2024-25 season.

The uniform number is “No. 2” and the notation on the uniform is “SASAYAMA”.

• Bench entries will be available from the 5th match against Shiga Lakes, which will be held at Yokohama International Pool on October 26th (Saturday) and 27th (Sunday).

#2 Riku Sasayama

Riku Sasayama is a PG/SG who is known for his 3-point shooting and versatile passing. In his second year of university, he joined the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins as a specially designated player and made his B League debut. Since then, I have continued to gain experience by participating in B Club practices as a trainee while attending university.

Last season, he won a player contract from the position of a trainee at B3 Viatin Mie, and played in 40 games (including 30 starts), averaging 10.0 points and recording a 3-point success rate of 31.5%. He will breathe new life into the team not only with his 3-point shooting but also with his energetic play. Thank you for your enthusiastic support for Riku Sasayama.

Position PG/SG Date of birth February 9, 2001 Height/Weight 186cm/85kg Birthplace Mie Prefecture Alma mater Rakunan High School → University of Tsukuba Main career history
2019

59th Kanto University Basketball Newcomer Tournament 3rd place
2020

72nd All Japan University Basketball Championship 2nd Place
2021

73rd All Japan University Basketball Championship 3rd place
2020-21

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (specially designated player)
2022-23

Shimane Susanoo Magic (Trainee)
2023-24

Viatin Mie (trainee)
→ Viatin Mie (player contract)
2024-25

Viatin Mie (~2024.10)
→Yokohama B-Corsairs (2024.10~) Representative career
2017

・FIBA U-16 Asian Championship 2017 Men’s U-16 Japan National Team
2018

・The 26th Japan-Korea-China Yunnan Exchange Games Men’s U-18 Japan Representative Candidate

Comment from Riku Sasayama

Hello to all the Yokohama B-Corsairs fans and boosters. I have recently transferred from Viatin Mie. This is Riku Sasayama.

First of all, I would like to thank everyone involved in the Yokohama B-Corsairs for giving me this opportunity. I will try my best to get familiar with the team as soon as possible and contribute to the team’s victory with my 3-point shooting and energetic defense as the youngest player. Thank you for your support.