MONET IZUMI

Professional Basketball


Point Guard • Japanese Pro Women’s Basketball Athlete

Profile & Background

  • Height/Position: ~5′3-5′4, Point Guard

  • Origin: Fukuoka, Japan Goldey-Beacom College Athletics+1

  • College: Goldey-Beacom College (‘23) — NCAA Division II globalpipelineagency.com+2Goldey-Beacom College Athletics+2

    Pro Experience:
      • Caspiy (Kazakhstan) – overseas pro league experience, strong stat line interperformances.com+1
      • Sherbrooke Suns (Australia – Big V) more recent work (if confirmed) globalpipelineagency.com

Performance & Stats Highlight

  • 3x Pro International League Starter

  • Above average numbers in scoring, rebounds, assists, steals in pro seasons (Kazakhstan / other overseas leagues) — shows ability to fill stat sheet.

  • College career: strong performance in key games; several games scoring double digits; consistency.

MKK Panevėžys Lithuanian Moteru Lyga

The club from the capital of Aukštaitija signed a contract with Monet Izumi, who became the first Japanese player to debut in the history of the Open Smart Way MLKL.

– What are your goals in basketball?
 “My goal is to see how far I can go in my basketball career. I also want to inspire other people – especially as a small Japanese girl who is still very stubborn in pursuing her dreams in basketball”. Full Story.

2026 Mid-season Highlights

Brand / Personal Story

  • Fluent in multiple cultures: Japanese upbringing + US college experience + professional overseas. This gives cross-market appeal (Asia, US, Europe).

  • Inspires: through community ran youth clinics / workshops (Philadelphia Chinatown youth, etc.) to mentor younger players. Emphasis on work ethic, mindset. 6abc Philadelphia

  • Unique attributes: smaller size but high energy, guard instincts, hustle, leadership, resilience. Story of overcoming size / being underdog.

  • Values: faith, community, empowering youth, cultural bridge (Japan ↔ US). On The Mission+1

  • Fashion enthusiasts. androgyny high-end street wear & women’s urban glamour style

SOCIAL MEDIA Influence

Instagram 52k followers (400-1000+ average post likes)

2 min Special Prime Time News Coverage

MONET IZUMI “Grit Teeth”Youth Work Shop Clinic

(Philadelphia PA. USA)