[Tokushima Gambarous] Announcement of New Player Contract with Rapolas Ivanauskas

Tokushima Gambarous is pleased to announce that we have signed a new player contract with Rapolas Ivanauskas for the 2026-27 season.

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#25 Rapolas Ivanauskas

Date of Birth: February 15, 1998 (Age 28)

Hometown: Republic of Lithuania

Height/Weight: 208cm / 107kg

Position: PF/C

Career: University of Cincinnati

2021 Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania)

2021-22 Labas Gas Prienai (Lithuania)

2022-23 ERA Nymburk (Czech Republic)

2023 ABC Athletic Constanța (Romania)

2023-25 Fukushima Firebonds

2025-26 Fukui Blowwinds

2026 Tokushima Gambarous

Rapolas Ivanauskas Player Comment

Hello everyone!

Please call me Rapo. I am very happy and grateful to be a part of Tokushima starting this season. I look forward to meeting my teammates, coaches, and all the fans! Since the team name is "Gambarou" (Let's do our best), we have no choice but to do our best. I will give it my all!

*Rapolas Ivanauskas, who is studying Japanese, has sent us a joining comment in Japanese.

【Company Information】

Company Name: Gambaro Tokushima Inc.

Location: 5-23 Iwatashi, Kito-Muta, Naka-cho, Naka-gun, Tokushima Prefecture (Inside Mediadu Tokushima Kito Office)

Office: 6-71-2 Showa-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

Business Activities: Operation of the men's professional basketball team "Tokushima Gambarous"

Hometown: Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture

Official Website: https://gambarous.jp/

Meaning behind "Tokushima Gambarous": "Gambarou" (Let's do our best), which is the origin of "Gambarous," is a common phrase used by everyone when starting something, regardless of success or failure, such as "Let's do our best!" or "Good job!". By including this rallying cry in the club name, which allows us to support and acknowledge each other, we aim to grow into a club that fosters a sense of unity and can be cheered on by everyone, regardless of age or gender, making them feel "It's good to have this in Tokushima."