Yamamoto shoots 50% from 3 at 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Her 2024 Olympic qualifying mark was 64.3%

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

Mai Yamamoto’s accuracy from deep is insane 🎯 @JAPANBASKETBALL 📊 2024 #FIBAOQT: 64.3% 📊 2026 #FIBAWWC Qualifiers: 50.0 Via @FIBAWWC on X

What happened: Mai Yamamoto averaged 15 points and three made 3-pointers across five qualifying games. She earned an All-Star Five selection at the Istanbul tournament.

Why it matters: Her accuracy has now carried across two international qualifying cycles. High-volume perimeter shooting forces defenses to extend beyond the arc.

By the numbers: 2026 qualifiers: 3.0 made 3-pointers per game on 50.0% shooting over five games. Her 2024 Olympic qualifying percentage was 14.3 points higher at 64.3%.

What to watch: The next benchmark is whether Yamamoto can sustain that efficiency against World Cup defenses.

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@FIBAWWC 2026-07-29T11:11:03.384354+00:00

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