Ai Iriyama joins NBA Detroit Pistons Dancers

Ai Iriyama, a former member and choreographer of the official dance team BamVenus, has successfully passed the audition to join the Detroit Pistons Dancers for the 2026-27 NBA season.

This marks the first time a member from BamVenus, the dance team associated with Bambitious Nara, has been selected for an NBA dance team. Iriyama expressed gratitude to her supporters and noted that joining the NBA court has been a long-held dream. While she transitions to her new role in Detroit, she plans to continue supporting BamVenus to help elevate the team's performance levels.