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Jocyte becomes youngest player in modern EuroLeague Women history
18/12/2019
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Jocyte becomes youngest player in modern EuroLeague Women history

LYON (France) - She's already one of the most talked about players in world hoops and now the exciting Juste Jocyte has made history by becoming the youngest EuroLeague Women player of the modern era.

She achieved the feat by coming onto the floor for LDLC Asvel Feminin in their 84-59 victory against Dynamo Kursk at the tender age of 14 years and 29 days.

Jocyte recently grabbed the headlines for her appearance in a Lithuania national team vest in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2021 Qualifiers and has now put herself even more firmly on the radar.

She overtakes previous record holder Diana Kmezic who made her EuroLeague Women debut way back in 2005 and was the only player to have hit the hardwood before her 15th birthday. 

Other notable players who appeared at a very young age include current Hungary national team captain Krisztina Raksanyi who is now pushed into tied third place with Maria Dompri, who interestingly made her debut at the exact same age with Panathinaikos.

Leaderboard for youngest EuroLeague Women debutantes:

Name Date of Birth Club Debut Age On Debut
Juste Jocyte 19/11/2005 LDLC Asvel Feminin 18/12/2019 14 years and 29 days
Diana Kmezic 06/03/1990 MAV COOP SE 26/01/2005 14 years, 10 months and 20 days
Maria Dompri 10/12/1985 Panathinaikos  31/01/2001 15 years, 1 month and 21 days
Krisztina Raksanyi 26/09/1991 Mizo Pecs 16/11/2006 15 years, 1 month and 21 days
Katalin Honti 24/08/1987 Sopron 12/12/2002 15 years, 3 months and 19 days


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