The Kumamoto Volters (Kumamoto Basketball Corporation / Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City), competing in the B.League (Japan Professional Basketball League) Division 2, have agreed to a contract extension with Gregory Echenique for the 2026-27 season.

Player Profile

Gregory Echenique

Date of Birth: November 23, 1990 Height: 208 cm Weight: 130 kg Position: PF/C Jersey Number: 88 Hometown: Venezuela

【Career】

Creighton University 2013-14 Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany, 1st Division) 2014-18 B.C. Oostende (Belgium, 1st Division) 2018 Guaros de Lara (Venezuela, 1st Division) 2018-19 Shimane Susanoo Magic (B2) 2019-22 Hiroshima Dragonflies (B2, B1) 2022-24 Fukushima Firebonds (B2) 2024.10-11 Fukushima Firebonds (B2) 2024.11- Kumamoto Volters

【Player Comment】

I’m so happy to be able to fight for Kumamoto again 2026-27 season. I’ll work hard during the break to come back ready and help the team get off to a good start. I’m very thankful for the support and trust I received from the fans since I've been part of the team and I will not let you guys down. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

I am truly happy to continue fighting as a member of the Kumamoto Volters in the 2026-27 season. I will work hard during the off-season to return fully prepared and help the team get off to a strong start. I am deeply grateful for the constant belief and support from the fans since I joined the team, and I will not let you down. I look forward to seeing everyone again at the arena!

2025-26 Season Stats: Available on official website

2026-27 Season Player and Staff Contract Status

〈Players〉

#3 Shota Yamamoto (Extension)

#11 Kaito Ishikawa (Extension)

#12 Koki Hoshizaki (Extension)

#17 Keita Sawabe (Extension)

#31 Ando Yuta Yamada (Extension)

#88 Gregory Echenique (Extension)

〈Staff〉

Mukaihara Mukai, Head Coach (Extension)

Yutaka Haruten, Assistant Coach (Extension)

Kenshi Hiruki, Assistant Coach (New)

Ryosuke Motomura, Player Development Coach & Youth Advisor (Extension)

Koh Nakato, Strength Coach (Extension)

Asako Yonashiro, Head Athletic Trainer (Extension)

Tasuku Ogama, Assistant Trainer (Extension)

Hikaru Oyama, Manager (Extension)

Yuna Kawaguchi, Manager (New)

Official Kumamoto Volters Website

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