The Bambitious Nara's recent signing of Gary Hamilton signals the team's serious commitment to winning.
Vying for supremacy in the B. League's second division will be the name of the game for new bench boss Zeljko Pavlicevic's club, with Hamilton being a key piece to the puzzle.
A consummate team-first player, the veteran power forward has been a vital contributor for five Japan pro teams, including four in the bj-league: the Shiga Lakestars (2009-11), Rizing Fukuoka (2011-12), Osaka Evessa (2014-15), Gunma Crane Thunders (2015-16) and Yamagata Wyverns (last season).