The Toyama Grouses solidified their chance of being a quality playoff contender again next season by securing the services of head coach Bob Nash and veteran guards Masashi Joho and Takeshi Mito for the 2013-14 campaign.

The Eastern Conference, which had a team-record 35-17 record last season and advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time, made the personnel announcements earlier this week. The trio's return was expected as the Grouses look to build on their success from 2012-13.

"It is a great honor for me to once again serve as the head coach of the Toyama Grouses for the 2013-2014 season," Nash said.