The Ryukyu Golden Kings have signed point guard Shogo Taira on a loan transfer from B3.LEAGUE side, the Yokohama Excellence. Ryukyu announced this news in a press release on Oct. 15. 

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Taira will be with the Golden Kings until Nov. 13 and is expected to suit up for their East Asia Super League season opener against the Meralco Bolts on Wednesday.  

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“I’m looking forward to playing basketball in Okinawa, where I have a special connection surrounded by my family and relatives,” Taira said. “I’m also happy to be able to play for the Golden Kings, a top team in the B.LEAGUE, which is what I’ve been aiming for.” 

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In four games with Yokohama during the 2024-25 season, Taira has averaged 1.5 points and 0.8 assists in just under 10 minutes of play per game. The Excellence currently sit at third in the B3.LEAGUE season standings at 3-1. 

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Taira attended Takushoku University before beginning his professional career in 2020 with Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka. The 5-foot-7 guard has since played for Shinagawa City Basketball Club and Shonan United BC before landing at Yokohama. 

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Taira is slated to wear No. 47 with Ryukyu.