WNBA News: Seattle’s Tokashiki to miss 2018 season

The Seattle Storm announced today Ramu Tokashiki will no play the 2018 season in order for her to focus on playing for her the Japanese National team commitments as they prepare for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018, set for Sept. 22-30 in Tenerife, Spain.

“Ramu has informed us of her intent to prepare and focus on her Japan National Team commitments this year,” said Storm President & GM Alisha Valavanis. “We support her decision and look forward to her return.”

Tokashiki is expected to return in 2019.