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ASAMI YOSHIDA

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 3, 2016
Sunflowers shooting for eighth consecutive WJBL Finals crown
The reigning champion JX-Eneos Sunflowers and Fujitsu Red Wave will square off in the WJBL Finals for the second consecutive year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 5, 2015
Japan women defend FIBA Asia title, punch ticket to Rio
After holding off China by one point on Tuesday, the Japan women's national team provided a different type of drama on the basketball court during their high-stakes Saturday showdown: an old-fashioned blowout victory.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 4, 2015
Japan women hold off Taiwan, book spot in FIBA Asia final
The Japan women's national basketball team dominated key stretches of the first and fourth quarters en route to a 65-58 triumph over Taiwan in the FIBA Asia Women's Championship semifinals on Friday in Wuhan, China.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 21, 2015
Star players Tokashiki, Yoshida named to Japan roster
Star players Ramu Tokashiki and Asami Yoshida are the headliners for Hayabusa Japan for the upcoming FIBA Asia Women's Championship.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 13, 2015
Kurihara sparks Japan women in rout of Taiwan
Shooting guard Mika Kurihara hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points to lead the Japan women's national team to a 92-52 win over the Taiwan national squad in an exhibition at Chiba Port Arena on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 14, 2015
Guards Yoshida, Machida aiming high with national team
Looking to retain its title at August's FIBA Asia Championship for Women, the latest Japan national basketball team plans to play with more vigor and speed, partly to make up for its lack of height on the international stage.

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