TOAHOTU (Tahiti) - Nevaeh Asiasi is the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Women's Polynesian Cup 2026 after inspiring American Samoa to their first-ever title in the competition.
The American Samoa standout played a pivotal role in her team's championship campaign, averaging a tournament-high 18.3 points and 7.5 assists, along with 6.8 rebounds per game.
Asiasi delivered one of the standout performances of the tournament during the Group Phase against Samoa, recording 22 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists in a spectacular triple-double.
She also contributed 12 points and 6 assists in the Final as American Samoa came from behind to defeat Samoa and claim the championship.
Asiasi headlines the All-Star Five alongside American Samoa teammate Isabella Cravens, Samoa's Malama Leaupepe, Cook Islands' Elianna Tuaiti and Tahiti's Oceane Lefranc.
Nevaeh Asiasi - American Samoa (MVP)
The tournament's leading scorer and assists leader was at the heart of American Samoa's historic title run.
Asiasi averaged 18.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game, showcasing her ability to both create scoring opportunities for her teammates and take charge offensively.
Her remarkable triple-double against Samoa in the Group Phase underlined her all-around influence, while her contributions throughout the competition helped American Samoa secure their maiden Polynesian Cup crown.
Isabella Cravens - American Samoa
Cravens was a dominant presence on the boards throughout the tournament, leading all players with an impressive 14.8 rebounds per game.
She also averaged 13.3 points and 2.0 assists, providing American Samoa with a consistent interior presence at both ends of the floor.
Cravens recorded 20 rebounds against Cook Islands in the Group Phase and followed up with 14 rebounds in the championship game against Samoa, playing a crucial role in her team's title-winning campaign.
Malama Leaupepe - Samoa
Leaupepe earns her second FIBA Polynesian Cup All-Star Five selection, having previously received the honor in 2022.
Four years after averaging an extraordinary 31.3 points per game at the 2022 edition, the experienced Samoan guard continued to demonstrate her influence on the international stage.
Leaupepe averaged 17.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 6.3 steals across the competition, including an outstanding performance against Tahiti with 25 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 10 steals.
She also delivered 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 steals in the Final against American Samoa, helping Samoa secure a Silver Medal and qualification for the Pacific Games 2027.
Elianna Tuaiti - Cook Islands
Tuaiti was an influential all-around performer for Cook Islands, averaging 11.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game.
Her best performance came in the Third-Place Game against Tahiti, when she delivered 16 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals and a block to help Cook Islands secure the Bronze Medal.
Her contributions on both ends of the court were instrumental in helping Cook Islands finish on the podium.
Oceane Lefranc - Tahiti
Lefranc made a memorable return to the All-Star Five, eight years after earning the same recognition at the inaugural FIBA Women's Polynesia Basketball Cup in 2018.
The Tahiti standout averaged 14.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, leading the hosts with her consistency and experience.
She opened the tournament with 21 points and 8 rebounds against American Samoa and followed up with a 13-rebound performance against Samoa.
Her selection marks another individual milestone in a longstanding international career representing Tahiti.
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