Paid a courtesy call on Saitama Mayor Shimizu

Saitama Broncos Co., Ltd. paid a courtesy call on Saitama Mayor Hayato Shimizu at Saitama City Hall on July 2, 2026 (Thu).

On the day, Haruhiko Ni'i, the newly appointed Representative Director and President, and Katsuyuki Kotake, Director, paid their respects, introduced the new management structure, and reported on the club's future management prospects and strengthening cooperation with Saitama City, their home town.

Courtesy Call Overview

Date and Time: July 2, 2026 (Thu)

Location: Saitama City Hall

Meeting Attendees: Saitama Mayor Hayato Shimizu

Visitors: Saitama Broncos Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President Haruhiko Ni'i, Director Katsuyuki Kotake

The meeting was held in a consistently pleasant atmosphere, coinciding with major announcements such as the opening of the new B.League season on July 1 (Wed), the launch of the new management system, and the birth of the new mascot "Broncos Brawler."

President Ni'i explained that David McClure has been appointed as the new head coach to further elevate the team's performance in preparation for their participation in "B.LEAGUE ONE" starting this new season.

Furthermore, they indicated a policy to dramatically enhance the experience value at their home arena through entertainment productions that fuse hip-hop with performances by the newly formed cheer team "dip QueenZ."

In addition, as part of their community-based activities, they reported on their steady street-level efforts, such as the unveiling of the new mascot and distribution of fans, which have already taken place at Omiya Station, Minami-Urawa Station, and in front of Urawa Station that morning, demonstrating their commitment to becoming a club loved by the citizens.

About Saitama Broncos (https://broncos20.jp/)

Operating Company: Saitama Broncos Co., Ltd. (formerly Broncos 20 Inc.)

Location: 5-1-20 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, 330-0061

Representative: Haruhiko Ni'i, Representative Director

A professional men's basketball team belonging to the B.ONE League, active with Saitama City and Tokorozawa City as double home towns.

It is one of the "Original 6" clubs that participated from the first year when the bj league, the predecessor to the B.League, started, boasting a long history. In 2020, the club relaunched with the aim of sound management and building a club team that is loved and contributes to the community.

The team slogan is "WILDPOWER." The club aims to energize THE SAITAMA through basketball and focuses on initiatives for children who will carry the future.

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