Yokohama ¨C Several months after he made his sensational B. League debut, teenage phenom Yuki Kawamura is back in the league ¡ª in a different jersey.
The 19-year-old has signed with the Yokohama B-Corsairs under the league¡¯s specially designated player rule, meaning he will continue to retain his amateur status. He can play up to three months under the rule and will be eligible to make his B-Corsairs debut in a two-game series against the Shimane Susanoo Magic this weekend in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture.
His home debut will likely be in a two-game series against the Shiga Lakestars at Yokohama International Swimming Pool from Jan. 2-3.
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