The second stage of the Kyushu University Basketball League will be held in Miyazaki City. Miyazaki University of Industrial Management is preparing for a battle we cannot afford to lose.

There are eight first- and second-year students who belong to the Miyazaki Sangyo University Men’s Basketball Club.
Last year, we were demoted to the 4th division in the Kyushu University League, and are aiming to return to the 3rd division this year.

(Captain Senta Nakamura)
“I want everyone to improve their practice and work hard to build up their physical strength so they don’t lose in running.”

Miyazaki Sankei University has finished the first stage of the league so far and is in 3rd place out of 6 teams.
In order to advance to the replacement match with the third division team, the team must finish in the top two, and the three matches in the second stage, which will be held in their hometown of Miyazaki City, are a must-win battle.

The person leading the team is captain Senta Nakamura. Captain Nakamura: He is the mainstay of the team, acting as a playmaker and organizing the attack and aiming for goals himself.

(Captain Senta Nakamura)
“Last year we had the frustrating experience of being relegated to Division 4, so we would like to win all the games in the second stage.”

Yuma Nohara, a first-year player, is expected to be a point getter. Its characteristics include skillful handling and sharp drive shots.

(Yuma Nohara)
“I’m good at dribbling, so I cut in and work hard on defense.”
“(In the second stage) we will absolutely win so that we can win all the games and be promoted to the third division.”

And Yoshitaka Kuroda boasts the highest three-point shooting success rate on the team. One hit at a critical moment will give the team momentum.

(Yoshitaka Kuroda)
“Even if I don’t get in, I just keep hitting (3-point shots), and I shoot regularly, so I think if I do what I practice, I’ll do well.”
“(In the second stage) I want to make 10 three-point shots (in one game).”

Coach Nobuhiro Ieiri, who leads the team, is hopeful that if each player plays their role, victory will be in sight.

(Director Nobuhiro Ieiri)
“For players who are good at shooting from the outside, let them shoot from the outside even if they miss. For the rest of the players, I think having a surefire way to score two points with everyone will be a big move towards victory.”

The Miyazaki Sankei University Basketball Club aims to return to Division 3 of the All-Kyushu University League. The crucial second stage battle begins.

“I will win all the second stages. Oh!”

The second stage of the All Kyushu University League will be held at Miyazaki University from the 12th of this month.