Manami Fujioka (藤岡麻菜美 born 1 February 1994) is a Japanese professional

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player.

Career

WJBL

Fujioka began her professional career with the

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-based JX–ENEOS Sunflowers, for the 2016–17 season.

National Team

Youth Level

Fujioka made her international debut at the

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in India where Japan took home the silver medal. She was then named to the team for the

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, where Japan finished the tournament in fifth place. In 2012, Fujioka took part in the

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, where Japan again placed second and qualified for the World Championship the following year. At the

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, Japan placed eighth.

Senior Level

Fujioka made her debut with the senior national team, at the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fujioka, Manami 1994 births Living people Point guards Japanese women's basketball players Sportspeople from Chiba (city) Universiade medalists in basketball Universiade silver medalists for Japan Medalists at the 2017 Summer Universiade Eneos Sunflowers players Chanson V-Magic players