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 Japan clinch fifth straight title (Photo: FIBA)
Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asia Cup Awards 2021 - Oct 5, 2021
MVP:  Akaho Himawari (184-C-98) of Denso I.Best Guard:  Samantha Whitcomb (178-G-88) of VilleneuveBest Forward:  Sijing Huang (192-PF-96) of Inner M.Best Center: Akaho Himawari (184-C-98) of Denso I.
1st Team Samantha Whitcomb (178-G-88) of Villeneuve Saori Miyazaki (167-SG-95) of Eneos S. Sijing Huang (192-PF-96) of Inner M. Yueru Li (201-C-99) of Inner M. Akaho Himawari (184-C-98) of Denso I.Honorable Mention  Hye-Jin Park (178-G-90) of Woori Bank Darcee Garbin (187-F-94) of Rockingham F. Penina Davidson (190-F-95) of Nunawading S. Hsiao-Tong Peng (168-G-98) of Taiyuan T. Afril Bernardino (165-G-91) of Cleon and Clyde Pushpa Kumar (177-C-01) of IND NT U16Fiba Asia Cup 2021: Japan clinch fifth straight title - Oct 3, 2021
Japan - China 78:73 Japan clinched fifth straight title at the Fiba Asia Cup 2021. In the Final game they edged China 78:73 and remained perfect. China grabbed an early lead with a 21-19 and added a 19-18 run in the second frame. Moreover they led 5 points with 10 minutes to go, however could not seal the win. Japan erupted with a 12-0 start and held China scoreless for 4 minutes put them back in the ascendency. Saori Miyazaki (167-SG-95) top-scored for the winners with 26 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds. Monica Okoye (182-C/F-99) scored 21 and Stephanie Mawuli (181-C-98) delivered 13. Sijing Huang (192-PF-96) replied with 18 points in a loss and Yueru Li (201-C-99) had 16. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: Australia claimed their third straight podium place - Oct 3, 2021
Australia - Korea Republic 88:58 Australia claimed their third straight podium place at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. Tonight they edged Korea 88-58 to keep the bronze medals. Australia took the lead from the start and nailed 24 points in the first period. They added a 23-10 run in the second period for a 47-32 halftime advantage. Moreover, Australia won the third quarter 19-12 and closed the game with a final 22-14 rally. Samantha Whitcomb (178-G-88, college: Washington) was unstoppable with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Darcee Garbin (187-F-94) netted 14, whilst Keely Froling (188-F-96, college: SMU) and Zitina Aokuso (194-F-98) had 10 each. Park Jihyun (180-F-00) replied with 17 in defeat and Kim Danbi (175-G/F-92) added 11. Akaho crowned MVP to lead FIBA Women's Asia Cup All-Star Five - Oct 3, 2021
AMMAN (Jordan) - There was a double celebration for Japan forward Himawari Akaho after she landed TISSOT MVP honors at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2021 in recognition for her leadership and defense in taking her nation to another title. Japan went five in a row after taking down China 78-73 in an amazing game that will be remembered for many years by those who witnessed it. The forward might not have had the most spectacular numbers during the competition, but her work ethic and calm head in the biggest moments were a difference-maker. Her key interventions included a game-winning last second block in the Semi-Final with Australia. Akaho averaged 10.6 points. 5 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game. She was joined in the All-Star Five by her teammate Saori Miyazaki who erupted in the title game with an incredible 26 points and 11 assists. That contributed to a tournament average of 9.6 dimes per game, handing her the number one spot in the category. Meanwhile despite the disappointment of missing out on gold, China did have two players in the line-up. Yueru Li headed to Amman tipped for a place and she delivered with 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per outing. Sijing Huang also made it with an outstanding efficiency throughout, averaging 13.2 points, 5.4 boards and 3.2 assists per game. Finally, Sami Whitcomb led Australia by example from start to finish and took the last All-Star Five spot. She guided the Opals to another bronze medal and lit it up throughout with 17.5 points, 7.5 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game. Source FIBA.com Fiba Asia Cup 2021: China reach the Final, ease past Korea - Oct 2, 2021
China - Korea 93:69 China advanced to the Finals of the Fiba Asia Cup 2021. In the semifinals clash they edged South Korea 93:69. China is now one victory away from completing their mission in Jordan. China nailed 23 points in the opening period and never looked behind after. They won the second and the third periods and did not mind a narrow 21-26 loss at the end of the game. Yueru Li (201-C-99) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Sijing Huang (192-PF-96) nailed 16. In-Yeong Yang (184-C-95) LiWei (175-PG-95) had 11 and Han Xu (206-C-99) added 10. In-Yeong Yang replied with 12 points in a loss and Hye-Jin Park (178-G-90) added 10. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: The reigning champions pip Australia, enter the Final - Oct 2, 2021
Japan - Australia 67:65 Japan outscored Australia 67-65 and advanced to the Final game of the Fiba Asia Cup 2021. Japan set up a repeat of the 2019 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Final to play China in the title game. Japan nailed 20 points to take 8-point lead at the ed of the first period. Australia replied with massive 24-11 run, however Japan slowly moved to the win right after. Akaho Himawari (184-C-98) blocked a last-gasp three-point effort from Sami Whitcomb to reach the Final with her team. Saki Hayashi (173-G-95) stepped up with 17 points for the winners and Mai Yamamoto (165-PG-99) as well as Akaho Himawari had 12 each. Samantha Whitcomb (178-G-88, college: Washington) collected 16 points, 8 assist and 7 rebounds in a loss, whilst Lauren Scherf (196-C/F-96) collected 12 points and 15 rebounds. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: Australia punch the semifinal ticket - Sep 30, 2021
Australia - New Zealand 72:61 Australia punched the semifinal ticket at the Fiba Asia Cup 2021. They edged New Zealand 72:61 in the Quarterfinal game to advance to the Final Four. Both teams nailed 20 points in the opening period, while Australia allowed the opponents to score only 14 in the second. Moreover Australia won the third and the fourth quarters to seal the win. Samantha Whitcomb (178-G-88, college: Washington) stepped up with 29 points and Lauren Scherf (196-C/F-96) netted 13. Darcee Garbin (187-F-94) netted 10 and Alexandra Sharp (183-G-97, college: Wake Forest) brought 6. Charlisse Leger-Walker (178-G-01, college: WSU) replied with 17 points in a loss and Krystal Leger-Walker (175-G-97, college: WSU) notched 12. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: South Korea beat Chinese Taipei in the Quarterfinal clash - Sep 30, 2021
Korea Republic - Chinese Taipei 80:74 South Korea beat Chinese Taipei 80-74 in the Quarterfinal clash at the Fiba Asia Cup 2021. Korea opened the game with a 24-16 run and led 9 points at the halftime. Chinese Taipei however struggled hard in the second half and almost caught up with the opponents. Hye-Jin Park (178-G-90), however, drilled another jumper to give her team a four-point cushion with around 90 seconds left on the clock. Taiwan turned to fouls to stop the clock but ultimately was unable to catch up. Hye-Jin Park top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Lee-Seul Kang (180-F-94) netted 15. Hye-Yoon Bae (182-F/C-89) produced 14, whilst An Jin (185-C-96) added 8. Peng Hsiao-Tong (168-G-98) ended up with 18 points in a loss and Chen Wei-An (177-PF-95) as well as Hsi-Yeh Liu (180-SG-98) had 9 each. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: China remain undefeated, reach semis - Sep 29, 2021
China - Australia 82:64 China edged Australia 82-64 and reached the Semifinals of the Fiba Asia Cup 2021. Both teams exchanged narrow leads at the first half as China led 1-point at the halftime. They took full control of the game in the second half and grabbed the third straight win. Han Xu (206-C-99) stepped up with 16 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Li Yuan (170-PG-00) netted 15. Sijing Huang (192-PF-96) and Yang LiWei (175-PG-95) delivered 12 points each in a win. Samantha Whitcomb (178-G-88, college: Washington) replied with 24 points in the losing effort and Kristy Wallace (180-G-96, college: Baylor) scored 14. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: Japan beat Korea Republic to win Group A - Sep 29, 2021
Japan - Korea Republic 67:62 Japan beat Korea Republic to win Group A at the Fiba Asia Cup 2021. The defending champions posted a 67-62 to advance to the semifinals. Japan started the game with a 24-18 run and led 1-point at the halftime. Korea Republic took control in the third period with a 12-6 rally, however could not win the game. Japan closed the group stage with a 24-14 surge to seal the win. Saori Miyazaki (167-SG-95) and Akaho Himawari (184-C-98) stepped up with 18 points each for the winners. Monica Okoye (182-C/F-99) netted 10, whilst Stephanie Mawuli (181-C-98) brought 6. Eun-Sil Choi (183-F-94) replied with 16 in a loss and Hye-Jin Park (178-G-90) brought 14. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: Olympic silver medallists outscore Tall Ferns in Day 2 opener - Sep 28, 2021
New Zealand - Japan 50:62 Olympic silver medallists outscored Tall Ferns in Day 2 opener of the Asia Cup 2021. Japan improved to a 2-0 record after a 62-50 win. New Zealand slumped to 0-2 in Group A at the eight-team tournament that will decide the four teams from the region to proceed to the next stage of World Cup qualifying early next year. New Zealand surprised Japan with a 20-13 lead at the start, however the rest of the game belonged to Japan. They posted three victories in the rest of the quarters to remain undefeated. Stephanie Mawuli (181-C-98) stepped up with 15 points and Saki Hayashi (173-G-95) netted 12. Krystal Leger-Walker (175-G-97, college: WSU) and Tessa Boagni (188-F-96, college: CSUN) replied with 9 each, whilst Kalani Purcell (188-F-95, college: BYU) posted 7. Fiba Asia Cup 2021: China ease past Chinese Taipei in Amman - Sep 28, 2021
Chinese Taipei - China 50:124 China eased past Chinese Taipei in Amman in Day 2 of the Asia Cup 2021. China erupted with a 124-50 win in Group B. The favorites grabbed a 29-12 lead in the first period and never looked behind after. China managed to score 37 points in the third period and reached 3-digit number early in the fourth. Yueru Li (201-C-99) stepped up with 20 points, whilst Han Xu (193-C-00) and Li Yifan (184-F/C-98) netted 18 each. Siyu Wang (175-G-95) scored 16 and Sijing Huang (192-PF-96) added 11. Peng Hsiao-Tong (168-G-98) replied with 15 points in a loss and Hsi-Yeh Liu (180-SG-98) had 11. Asia Cup 2021: Japan demolish India in the opener - Sep 27, 2021
Japan - India 136:46 Japan demolished India in the opener of the Asia Cup 2021. Japan erupted with a 136-46 win to take a 1-0 record in Group A. Japan notched 41 points in the opening period and led 66-35 at the halftime. Moreover the favourites dominated the second half and easily reached the first win at the tournament. Kiho Miyashita (178-SF-98) stepped up with 27 points for the winners and Monica Okoye (182-C/F-99) netted 24. Nemoto Haruno (176-F-95) posted 17, whilst Saki Hayashi (173-G-95) and Akaho Himawari (184-C-98) ended up with 14 points each. Pushpa Kumar (177-C-01) poured in 11 points in a loss. Asia Cup 2021: South Korea prevail against New Zealand - Sep 27, 2021
South Korea - New Zealand 85-69 South Korea opened win count at the Fiba Asia Cup. They held off New Zealand in Group A opener. Eun-Sil Choi (183-F-94) scored 29 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to pace the winners. South Korea dropped 24 points in the first period to take a 4-point lead. They extended the lead in the second frame. South Korea established a 46-38 halftime lead. The Korean side stepped on the gas in the second half. They dropped 26 points in the third period to pile up a 13-point lead. South Korea held New Zealand to 10 points in the fourth period and rallied to the win. Hye-Jin Park (178-G-90) tossed in 20 points, collected 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Penina Davidson (190-F-95, college: California) replied with 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Tall Ferns. Japan defeats China 71-68 to triumph in Bengaluru - Sep 26, 2019
Japan won over China 71-68 in the final of the 2019 FIBA Women's Asia Cup here on Sunday, going for its third straight title of the event. Japan's Nanoko Motohashi (164-G-93), who crowned the MVP at the Asia Cup, pocketed 24 points and eight assists in the final thriller. WNBA player XU Han (206-C-99) earned 18 points and seven rebounds for China, but her team failed to bring the trophy back to China for the first time since 2011. Japan converted 9-of-15 three-point shots, 60 percent accuracy compared to 8-of-17 for team China. The tiny advantage survived Japan in the tough game. China had a 10-4 start and took a 19-17 lead in the first period before it went on a 9-1 scoring run midway into the second quarter to have a double digit advantage, but they allowed the defending champion to trim its deficit to one point before the half break. Li Yuan (170-PG-00) pocketed five points consecutively at the beginning of the second half, but Japan responded with a 9-2 run and turned the tables around during the third period. Japan found its pace, making its rival trail 54-51 after three quarters. China twice narrowed the gap to one point in the fourth quarter, but failed to overtake. With 22.5 seconds left before the full time, Wu Tongtong (176-PG-94) kept her team's hope of coming back through a three-pointer, trimming the deficits to three points. But Ting Shao (183-SF-89) missed the final three-point which may lead the game into an extra period. Courtesy of: xinhuanet.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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