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Star guard Mai Yamamoto excited about opportunity to play in Project B

The Toyota Antelopes' point guard says it 'is genuinely exciting' to have the opportunity to play alongside WNBA players in Project B, a global league set to debut this winter.

By The Japan Times

• April 13, 2026 at 5:07 AM

Star guard Mai Yamamoto excited about opportunity to play in Project B Photo: The Japan Times

Toyota's Mai Yamamoto attempts a shot while being defended by Denso's Mame Rawhave Ngom during the second quarter at Keio Arena Tokyo on Sunday
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Mai Yamamoto is ready to take on a new challenge.The point guard has for years starred domestically for the Toyota Antelopes in the Women’s Japan Basketball League, and has also played for Japan’s national team, including at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Yamamoto’s latest challenge on the hardwood will be with Project B, a new global basketball league set to debut this winter
The ambitious startup has assembled an impressive roster that includes some of the cream of the crop from the WNBA, and Yamamoto is eager to test her skills against them.

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