Best players of Japanese WJBL round 13 (by Hoops Agents)

- March 4, 2025

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Rui Machida

Rui Machida

Experienced International Point guard Rui Machida (162-PG-1993) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's second-best Fujitsu Red Wave and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 13.
The 31-year old playmaker got a double-double of 25 points and 14 assists, while her team was edged out by Chanson V-M (#3, 15-11) 78-77. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Fujitsu RW maintains the 2nd position in Japanese WJBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Fujitsu RW will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 20-6 record. In the team's last game Machida had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Fujitsu RW, through which she has constantly improved. Machida has impressive league stats. She is league's best passer with 9.1apg. Machida

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young Nigerian center Izoje Uche (188-C-2004) of Chanson V-Magic. Uche impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds. It was enough for Chanson V-M to edge slightly higher-ranked Fujitsu RW (#2, 20-6) by 1 point 78-77. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Chanson V-M consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. Her team's 15-11 record is not bad at all. Uche is one of the most experienced players at Chanson V-M and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.4ppg (#1). She also registered 10.2 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was international center Maki Takada (185-C-1989) of top-ranked Denso Iris. Takada scored 23 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. She was a key player of Denso I., leading her team to a 75-67 win against the lower-ranked Toyota BSR (#7, 9-17). Denso I. confirms their top position in the standings. Takada has a great season in Japan. After 26 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.3ppg (3rd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Ramu Tokashiki (193-F/C-1991) of Aishin AW - 15 points and 14 rebounds
5. Mfon Joshua (190-C-1999) of Fujitsu RW - 18 points and 8 rebounds
6. Shiori Yasuma (161-PG-1994) of Toyota A. - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Jessica Wariebimo (188-C-2005) of Toyota BSR - 13 points and 17 rebounds
8. Mai Yamamoto (163-PG-1999) of Toyota A. - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Yuki Miyazawa (183-F-1993) of Fujitsu RW - 16 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists
10. Ririka Okuyama (180-F-2000) of Hitachi Cougars - 19 points and 11 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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