While he may not be officially listed as such, veteran point guard Shinsuke Kashiwagi is a de facto player/coach for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins.
Before this season, the 35-year-old moved to the club in search of a new challenge after playing for the powerhouse SeaHorses Mikawa for 12 seasons.
His goal now is to turn the B. League Central Division franchise into a championship contender like the SeaHorses.