Ortiz takes FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Best Defensive Player honor

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    Mariona Ortiz left a mark in her debut FIBA Women's EuroBasket tournament

    The Spanish guard starred on both ends of the floor for the national team.

    PIRAEUS (Greece) - Mariona Ortiz left a mark in the history books of FIBA Women's EuroBasket by becoming the first-ever winner of the Best Defensive Player award, introduced for the 2025 edition.

    The 32-year-old Spanish guard played a crucial role Spain's march to the Final, which ultimately ended in a heart-breaking last-second defeat to back-to-back champions Belgium.

    Ortiz finished her maiden Women's EuroBasket campaign averaging 5.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists while spearheading Miguel Mendez's side on the defensive end with 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.

    Emma Meesseman
    TISSOT MVP
    Juste Jocyte
    Rising Star
    Andrea Capobianco
    Best Coach

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