MADRID (2015 FIBA U19 World Championship for Women) - Fresh from being announced as the youngest ever FIBA Europe Young Women's Player of the Year, Angela Salvadores is already preparing for further glory in 2015.

The 17-year-old Spanish sensation on Monday scooped the prestigious accolade for 2014, which was awarded after fans cast their vote alongside a panel of European basketball experts.

Salvadores almost single-handedly dethroned the USA for the first time in history at the FIBA U17 World Championship for Women after exploding for 40 points as Spain almost delivered a landmark victory. 

The 1.74m guard was named the tournament's MVP and headlined the All-Tournament Team after pouring in 19.9 points a game, but rather than looking back, Salvadores is eying up future success.

"I would like to be in Russia for the FIBA U19 World Championship for Women and to get a medal," she revealed.

"I know it will be difficult, but we have a great team and we have learned a lot since taking third place last year in Portugal at the U18 European Championship Women.

"I would also like to be in Slovenia with the U18 team again - but this time win the Championship.

"I'm then going to play at Duke with a goal in my mind of winning the NCAA," added Salvadores.

"I have four years to get that goal and I really think we can do it - although I also want to focus on studying hard and improving as a player."

People are already beginning to wonder when her skills will inevitably make the transition to the senior team and having recently tweeted her joy at Spain being handed the hosting duties for the first-ever FIBA Women's World Cup in 2018, she is hoping to be in the shake-up by then.

"I think this date is so far away for me now," said Salvadores.

"But if I want to get a chance, then I have to work hard and that's all I think about when it comes to 2018!

"Obviously I'd like to be there."

Since her amazing display against the USA, her profile has certainly rocketed and Salvadores is relishing the opportunity to combine hard work with the gratitude of the spotlight now continually coming the way of women’s basketball.

She explained: "There has been no different or closer attention for me on the court, because the other teams already knew me as one of the important players.

"But off the court and in the media, I have to say yes there has been much more attention.

"I like it that women's basketball is now in the newspapers and on the internet more, as I think it is good for all of us.

"But it won't affect me, because if I want to be an important player then the media can't affect me and I also know I have to keep working very hard."

Part of her challenge as she evolves is to continue harnessing her incredible desire to win - although Salvadores freely admits that her prize asset can occasionally be a curse.

"I think my mentality is the best and yet sometimes the worst part of my game - without doubt," she revealed.

You can tell Angela has the killer instinct because she not only enjoys winning, she does so without any fear or pressure. - Mondelo

One person taking a particular interest in her game and how she handles herself on and off the court is Spain's senior women's national team head coach Lucas Mondelo.

"The only feeling she has is to win.

"Now she must be willing to seek out any of her weaknesses and must show she can evolve physically and defensively."

Salvadores beat off another Spanish player in Astou Ndour who won the award last year, while Olivia Epoupa of France was third in the voting.

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