The Toyama Grouses are a professional basketball team based in Toyama, Japan, competing in the B1 League, the top division of Japanese basketball. The team plays its home games at the Toyama City Gymnasium. Founded in 2006 as part of the BJ League, the team adopted the "Grouses" name, a bird native to the Japanese Alps, symbolizing resilience. The team's colors are orange and navy blue. The Grouses have worked to establish a competitive identity in the B1 League, with their most successful seasons seeing them reach the playoff quarterfinals. They are known for a disciplined system and have been a popular team for developing Japanese talent. The modern Toyama squad typically features a mix of skilled domestic players and impactful American imports, aiming for consistency in the highly competitive B1 League. They have cultivated a strong local fan