Rui Machida
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About
Professional point guard that was signed by the Washington Mystics of the WNBA in 2022. Prior to the Mystics, she played for the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women's Japan Basketball League. She has also made appearances as a member of the Japanese Women's national basketball team. He is popular on Instagram, boasting over 200,000 followers.
Before Fame
She began her professional basketball career playing for the Fujitsu Red Wave in 2011. She made her women's international debut in 2014 at the 17th Annual Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Trivia
She won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics after losing to the United States Women's national team 90-75 on August 8, 2021. During the semi-finals of the Olympics, she recorded an Olympic record 18 assists during an 87-71 win over France.
Family Life
She was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan. She lives along with her wife, Momoka.
Associated With
She played against Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi during the 2022 Summer Olympics.