Japan recorded the third win at the William Jones Cup. They knocked down Malaysia in Taiwan for 3-1 record. Mio Shinozaki (166-PG-91) scored 16 points to pace the winners. Japan secured a 22:13 lead ten minutes into the game. They poured in 29 points in the second quarter to boost the margin. Japan stayed in front in the third quarter. Moreover they extended the margin to as many as 37 points before the final frame. Japan outscored Malaysia 22:0 in the final quarter to seal a comfortable win at the end. Kaede Kondo and Yuka Kosuge added 12 points each for Japan. Sook Ping Choo (173-88) answered with 9 points for Malaysia. Ching Yee Yap (192-C-91) had 6 points in the loss.
Mercury open pre-season campaign with win over Japan - May 20, 2013
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Phoenix Mercury - Japan NT 87:64
The Phoenix Mercury recorded the first win in the pre-season. They fired past the Japanese National Team in the exhibion encounter at the US Airways Center. Top-Draft pick Brittney Griner (6'8''-C-90, college: Baylor) stepped up with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the Mercury.
The Mercury built the decisive lead in the first quarter. They went on a 27:11 run to run away. Japan adjusted defensively in the second frame [read more]
Phoenix Mercury - Japan NT 87:64
The Phoenix Mercury recorded the first win in the pre-season. They fired past the Japanese National Team in the exhibion encounter at the US Airways Center. Top-Draft pick Brittney Griner (6'8''-C-90, college: Baylor) stepped up with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the Mercury. The Mercury built the decisive lead in the first quarter. They went on a 27:11 run to run away. Japan adjusted defensively in the second frame. The Asian team held the hosts to just 8 points in the next period to cut the deficit 13-point mark. But Phoenix recharged in the third term. They poured in 24 points in the stanza to accumulate an 18-point cushion heading into the fourth frame. The home side added 28 points in the fourth frame to celebrate a comfortable win. Candice Dupree (6'2''-F/C-84, agency: LBM Management, college: Temple) netted 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while DeWanna Bonner (6'4''-G-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Auburn) and Krystal Thomas (6'5''-C-89, college: Duke) had 10 points each for the winners. Mitiko Miyamoto (5'9''-G/F-86) responded with 15 points for Japan. Kumiko Oba (5'7''-G-88) delivered 11 points in the losing effort.
Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese WJBL Awards 2012-2013 - Mar 20, 2013
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Player of the Year: Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) of JX Sunflowers
Guard of the Year: Asami Yoshida (165-PG-87) of JX Sunflowers
Forward of the Year: Yuka Mamiya (185-F-90) of JX Sunflowers
Center of the Year: Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) of JX Sunflowers
Defensive Player of the Year: Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) of JX Sunflowers
Coach of the Year: Kiyomi Sato of JX Sunflowers
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All-Japanese WJBL 1st Team 2012-2013
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Player of the Year:Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) of JX Sunflowers Guard of the Year:Asami Yoshida (165-PG-87) of JX Sunflowers Forward of the Year:Yuka Mamiya (185-F-90) of JX Sunflowers Center of the Year:Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) of JX Sunflowers Defensive Player of the Year:Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) of JX Sunflowers Coach of the Year:Kiyomi Sato of JX Sunflowers
JX Sunflowers triumphed as WJBL Champions! - Mar 19, 2013
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Toyota A. - JX Sunflowers 61-72 (1-3)
JX Sunflowers triumphed as WJBL Champions! The game was mostly controlled by JX Sunflowers. Toyota A. managed to win third quarter 22-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. JX Sunflowers dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Toyota A.'s 20 [read more]
JX Sunflowers triumphed as WJBL Champions! The game was mostly controlled by JX Sunflowers. Toyota A. managed to win third quarter 22-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. JX Sunflowers dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Toyota A.'s 20. Worth to mention a great performance of international point guard Asami Yoshida (165-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists. The former international power forward Ramu Tokashiki (191-91) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Five JX Sunflowers players scored in double figures. International guard Emi Kudeken (165-84) replied with 17 points and center Mori Binge (180-88) added 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Toyota A. Top scorers: Toyota A.: E.Kudeken 17+2reb+2ast, M.Kawahara 11+2reb+2ast, M.Kurihara 10+3reb+1ast, M.Binge 9+7reb+4ast, M.Ikeda 5+4reb, R.Yano 4+4reb+1ast JX Sunflowers: R.Tokashiki 19+16reb, A.Yoshida 17+9reb+11ast, Y.Mamiya 11+3reb, R.Takahashi 10+6reb, Y.Oga 10+3reb+1ast, A.Okamoto 5+1reb+2ast
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