As they prepare for their second season, the Iwate Big Bulls recognize the need to add experienced bj-league players.

Shooting guard Kenichi Takahashi, a Sendai 89ers mainstay since 2006, will suit up for the Big Bulls next season, providing new coach Dai Oketani with a proven asset.

Takahashi agreed to a one-year free agent contract with Iwate. The announcement was made on Tuesday.