Tsubasa Yonamine Guard
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Born: | 5/13/1983 |
| Height: | 5-7 (173 cm) | |
| Weight: | 154 lbs. (70 kg) | |
| Hometown: | Okinawa | |
| School: | Nippon Sport Science University |
Yonamine joined the Ryukyu Golden Kings as a free agent in the coming 09-10 season.
After his graduation from the Nippon Sports Science University, he joined the Oita Heat Devils (2006-2009) and greatly contributed to the first playoff advance of the team as a playmaker in his rookie year (06-07 season). His game control to draw an ability of the teammate to the maximum is the league's top-class as recorded the Japanese best average of 4.9 assists last year. Also, he is known as an elite playmaker having few turnovers against his mass producing assists.
Yoshiki Yamashiro Forward
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Born: | 9/2/1984 |
| Height: | 6-1 (188 cm) | |
| Weight: | 264 lbs. (120 kg) | |
| Hometown: | Okinawa | |
| School: | Osaka University of Commerce |
A big man who plays on the inside, Yamashiro played his way onto the roster after joining the team as a practice player. Yamashiro brings his basketball experience from high school (Konan), university (Osaka University of Commerce), and on the All-Okinawa men's team.
Shigeyuki Kinjo Guard
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Born: | 11/23/1984 |
| Height: | 6-0 (182 cm) | |
| Weight: | 176 lbs. (80 kg) | |
| Hometown: | Okinawa | |
| School: | Daito Bunka University |
Kinjo parlayed his basketball experience from Kitanakagusuku high school, Daito Bunka University, and the All-Okinawa men's team into a spot on the roster as a practice player. After demonstrating his ability during practice, he earned a contract from the team.
Yasufumi Takushi Guard
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Born: | 10/14/1979 |
| Height: | 5-11 (181 cm) | |
| Weight: | 182 lbs. (83 kg) | |
| Hometown: | Okinawa | |
| School: | Fukuoka University |
Takushi has joined the Ryukyu Golden Kings since 12/5/2009 after spending about 4 months as a practice player. After his graduation from the University of Fukuoka, he started his coaching career at the university for 3 years and sought for the different career from basketball. However, his dream "to give children of Okinawa a dream by basketball" made his mind change to pursue a career as a member of professional basketball player in the team.
Jeff Newton Center
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Born: | 1/04/1981 |
| Height: | 6-9 (205 cm) | |
| Weight: | 210 lbs. (95kg) | |
| Hometown: | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| School: | Indiana University |
Jeff played college basketball at Indiana University and averaged 14.9ppg, 8.2rpg and 2.0apg as a senior and was a member of the Final Four Team in 2002. Played the past three seasons for BJ League champion Osaka Evessa where he anchored the defensive middle with great defensive play and was the top shot blocker in the 07/08 season for the League
Naoto Kosuge Guard
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Born: | 3/5/1982 |
| Height: | 6-1 (187 cm) | |
| Weight: | 176 lbs. (80 kg) | |
| Hometown: | Niigata | |
| School: | Kinki University |
Anthony McHenry Guard/Forward
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Born: | 4/16/1983 |
| Height: | 6-7 (201 cm) | |
| Weight: | 222 lbs. (101 kg) | |
| Hometown: | Birmingham, Alabama | |
| School: | Georgia Tech |
Anthony was on the Ga.Tech final four team of 2004 and was a vital part of their defensive attack and major reason they were in the final four. Played one season in the British Basketball League(BBL) in 05/06 for DMU Leicester City Riders and averaged 12.2ppg, 3.7rpg,,1.8spg and 1.3bpg and shot 54.8% from the field and 30.1% 3-point field goals.