Japan guard Miya Takeuchi was named MVP of the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup 2026 Division A after leading her team to silver. FIBA reported that the 17-year-old averaged 14.8 points, four assists and 2.8 steals per game. She scored 25 points in Japan's 83-82 final defeat by Australia. Takeuchi headed an All-Star Five also featuring Madison Ryan, Isabel Smith, Sun Hanyun and Lim Yeonseo. The individual award followed her U16 Asia Cup MVP honour in Seremban the previous year.