Japan's Prestige International Aranmare achieved an undefeated championship at the 2026 WKBL Futures League, marking the second consecutive year a Japanese team has claimed the top spot in the tournament.

Aranmare received 5 million won in prize money for winning the tournament. Bai Kumba Diassa, who was named MVP after dominating the paint with 20 points and 9 rebounds in the final, received an additional 1 million won.

This championship marks Aranmare's achievement in the first international competition they have participated in since the club's founding. Head Coach Hirofumi Kojima noted that it was the team's first overseas training camp and tournament participation, stating, "It was a valuable experience."

Aranmare went undefeated in four preliminary games before defeating Incheon Shinhan Bank S-Birds in the semifinals to advance to the championship game. Their final opponent was Yongin Samsung Life, who had defeated Cheongju KB Kookmin Bank Stars the previous day. Samsung Life, challenging for the Futures League title for the first time in four years, struggled with a weakened roster due to Lim Kyuri's absence and a lineup centered on young and non-starting players. In contrast, Aranmare held the upper hand with the addition of their foreign players.

In the final held at Bucheon Indoor Gymnasium on the 6th, Aranmare maintained the lead throughout the game, overwhelming Samsung Life 79-54, a 25-point margin.

Samsung Life took an early lead in the first quarter with Cho Soo-ah's points in the paint and Lee Ye-na's outside shooting, but Aranmare responded with consecutive points to take the lead. The first quarter ended with Aranmare leading 20-14.

Aranmare's dominance continued in the second quarter. Sato Chihiro and Bai Kumba Diassa scored consecutive points, and there was a significant gap in field goal percentage. Aranmare made 7 of 9 two-point shots, while Samsung Life managed only 1 of 5. The first half ended 39-27.

In the third quarter, Samsung Life attempted a comeback, but Aranmare widened the gap with two three-pointers from Tajima Yukina and others. Cho Soo-ah fought hard with 7 points, but the team fell behind overall, and Aranmare led 56-43 at the end of the third quarter.

In the final fourth quarter, Honda Shuri and Naito Yuki added more points as Aranmare stretched the lead to over 20 points. Samsung Life attempted to close the gap with Lee Da-yeon's drives and Miyasaka Momona's three-pointers, but could not narrow the deficit. Aranmare ultimately won 79-54, securing the tournament championship.

For Aranmare, Bai Kumba Diassa (20 points, 9 rebounds), Tajima Yukina (15 points), and Naito Yuki (13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists) all delivered strong performances, while the team also dominated Samsung Life on the boards 39-25. For Samsung Life, Lee Da-yeon scored 14 points and Cho Soo-ah added 9 points in a valiant effort.

With this result, a Japanese team has won the Futures League for the second consecutive year, following Tokyo Haneda's triumph last year. Samsung Life was unable to overcome Aranmare's wall in both the preliminary round and the championship game.