At the age of 23, Ramu Tokashiki is already a big presence in Japan’s women’s basketball scene. But she is also thirsty for tougher competition, which she can’t really get at home.
So the 192-cm post player is as excited as any other Japanese player as the national team gears up for the FIBA World Championship for Women in Turkey, which tips off on Sept. 27.
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