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Women's Japan Basketball League 2025-26
Cup Winner: Eneos Sunflowers
Coach of the Year: Vladimir Vuksanovic
League PlayOff Cup PlayOff
Women's Japan Basketball League Final: Denso Iris - Toyota Antelopes 70-51 Denso Iris (Vladimir Vuksanovic): Takada Maki 21, Yabu Minami 14, Sylla Sokhna 10, Kasagi Haruna 8, Kimura Ami 8, Kawai Mai 5, Animam Jack-Danielle 2, Konno Norika 2, Umeki Chinatsu 0, Shinohara Hanami 0, Himawari Akaho 0, Hiraga Maho 0, Shiraishi Mio 0 Cup Final: Eneos Sunflowers - Denso Iris 76-62 Eneos S.: Evelyn Mawuli 23, Aiko Fujimoto 0, Momoka Hanashima 0, Ashten Prechtel 17, Yuka Sato 0, Nana Santa 0, Kadysha Umezawa 5, Erena Yamashita 0, Kokoro Tanaka 7, Haruka Yagi 2, Saori Miyazaki 16, Sayaka Suzuoki 0, Anri Hoshi 6, Okoe Mominoka 0 Standings 2025-26
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![]() Haneda V. ![]() Denso Iris claim maiden W League title, defeat Toyota Antelopes 3-1 in playoff finals (Photo: WJBL) ![]() Eneos Sunflowers claim Empress’s Cup (Photo: W League)
Left: Masato Ogasawara (coach Chanson V-Magic)
Average Height: 178.2 cm (5'10.2'')
Average Age: 27.1
Denso Iris claim maiden W League title, defeat Toyota Antelopes 3-1 in playoff finals-Apr 12, 2026
Denso Iris captured the first championship in the club's history on Sunday, defeating Toyota Motor Antelopes 70-51 in Game 4 to clinch the Keio Railway presents W League Playoff 2025-26 Finals series three games to one. Veteran centre Maki Takada (185-C-1989) was named Playoff MVP — also a first for the 38-year-old, who has been a cornerstone of Japanese women's basketball for over a decade. The honour capped a dominant postseason run for Takada that was instrumental in guiding Denso to the historic breakthrough. The finals series saw Denso assert their superiority across four tightly contested but ultimately decisive games. After taking Game 1 on the road 75-66 on April 4, Denso dropped Game 2 the following day as Toyota fought back with a 57-41 victory to level the series. But Denso reclaimed control with a 69-59 win in Game 3 on April 11 before sealing the championship with Sunday's comprehensive 70-51 triumph that left no doubt about who the best team in Japanese women's basketball was this season. The Playoff Best Five, selected by the Tokyo Sports Press Club's basketball division, reflected Denso's dominance with three of the five spots going to the champions. Mai Kawai (172-PG-1996), Takada and Senegalese centre Sokhna Sylla (200-C-1997) were all honoured alongside Toyota's two selections — Nigerian-Japanese centre Amaka Okonkwo (186-C-2002) and guard Mai Yamamoto (163-PG-1999). Dia's inclusion underlined her impact as Denso's interior anchor throughout the playoff run, while Kawai's selection recognised the guard's consistent two-way contributions across the series. For Toyota, Amaka Okonkwo and Yamamoto were the standout performers in a campaign that ultimately fell just short of a championship. The title marks a historic milestone for Denso Iris, one of the W League's most established programmes. Despite decades of competitive basketball at the highest level of the Japanese women's game, the club had never previously stood atop the league at season's end — making Sunday's celebrations all the more significant for the players, staff and fans who have supported the programme through the years. Toyota Motor Antelopes, the runners-up, will take consolation from a strong playoff campaign but were ultimately unable to match Denso's consistency across the four-game series. Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese W League Awards 2026-Apr 13, 2026
![]() Amaka Okonkwo, Nigerian center from the finalist team Toyota Antelopes, was honored as the Player of the Year at the Japan Basketball League.
She received multiple other awards, earned the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Center of the Year and was named to the First Team.
With Okonkwo's excellent performance, the finalist team Toyota Antelopes achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 23 to 5 in the regular season.
Okonkwo's best performance made her team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by the Denso Iris 1 to 3.
She averaged almost 11 points per game in the league.
Okonkwo was the Player of the Week honoree twice during the 25 26 campaign.
She led the W League in rebounds per game with almost 12.
Okonkwo recorded double-doubles in 16 games at the event.
Her 28 points against the Chanson V Magic were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
Nanami Tsuno, 21-year old point guard from the Toyota Boshoku Sunshine Rabbits, picked up the Guard of the Year of Japan Basketball League.
She also earned a spot in the First Team.
Tsuno's exceptional play earned her the third spot in assists per game, boasting an impressive average of over 5.
She also registered 11 points per game that season in the league.
Tsuno has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points on the year.
Her 25 points against the Eneos Sunflowers were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
Ashten Prechtel, 24-year old American power forward from the Eneos Sunflowers, was named the Forward of the Year at the Japan Basketball League.
She graduated from Stanford three years ago.
Prechtel was also voted to the First Team.
She orchestrated her way to the fifth spot in rebounds per game, showcasing a dazzling average of almost 9.
Prechtel also had almost 13 points per game over the season in the league.
She has totalled 6 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 9 games on the year.
Prechtel's 30 points against the Oda Haneda Vickies were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
Prechtel's team won the Japanese Cup earlier this year.
Marvelous Nwoko, 24-year old Nigerian power forward from the Chanson V-Magic, was selected to the First Team of Japan Basketball League.
She conducted her way to the second position in averaging a commendable over 10 rebounds per game.
Nwoko also averaged over 11 points per game in the league.
She has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 10 games on the year.
Nwoko's 25 points against the Eneos Sunflowers were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
Shiori Yasuma, 31-year old point guard from the Toyota Antelopes, was chosen to the First Team at the Japan Basketball League.
Her best performance made her team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by the Denso Iris 1 to 3.
With finesse and precision, Yasuma claimed the fourth position in assists per game, delivering a stellar almost 5 assists per game average.
Yasuma also registered over 10 points per game that season in the league.
Her 24 points against the Toyota Boshoku Sunshine Rabbits were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards she was selected to the Eurobasket All-German DBBL First Team back in 2022.
She was also selected as the Asia-Basket All-Japanese WJBL Honorable Mention between 2020 and 2021.
Player of the Year: Finals MVP: Defensive Player of the Year: Domestic Player of the Year: Import Player of the Year: Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year: Center of the Year: Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Honorable Mention *The awards were created by Asia-basket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams. Eneos Sunflowers claim Empress’s Cup-Jan 14, 2026
Eneos Sunflowers are 2026 Empress’s Cup winners. They overcame Denso Iris 76-62 to claim the trophy. Evelyn Mawuli (180-C/F-1995) was named the MVP. She finished with game-high 23 points to pace the winners. Ashten Prechtel (196-F/C-2001, college: Stanford) came up with 17 points and 11 rebounds to assist in the victory Eneos grabbed a 40-28 halftime lead. Denso Iris held their opponents to just 6 points in the third term to tie things up at 46 heading into the fourth frame. But Eneos Sunflowers unloaded 30 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Haruna Kasagi (167-PG-1999) tossed in 14 points, while Norika Konno (179-G-2000, college: Louisville) added 11 points in the loss. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||























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