As expected, Dai Oketani is staying put with the Osaka Evessa, plotting to lead the proud franchise's rise to title contender once again.
The veteran bench boss, who turns 40 in December, has finalized an agreement with the Osaka front office to guide the team next season, it was announced on Wednesday.
The Evessa finished the 2016-17 campaign with a 28-32 record (third place in the West Division) in Oketani's second season at the helm. Osaka didn't advance to the playoffs.