MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA Youth EuroBasket tournaments continue to serve as a springboard to senior stardom for many of the leading lights on the Continent.
Looking back at the honors board of past events, you'll discover a multitude of ballers who have all went on to shine on some of basketball's biggest stages.
Here's a look at how the last five FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket, MVPs have progressed since winning the prestigious accolade.
2025: Isabel Hernandez (ESP)
Then: Hernandez dropped a game-high 19 points in the Final against Slovenia led Spain to glory. The playmaker averaged 13.7 points and 3.7 assists a game across the competition, to earn her coveted MVP honors.
Now: The guard is still impressing in a big way with her evolution as one of the best rising stars on the Continent, spending the 2025-26 season with Valencia Basket Club.
2024: Kathy-Emma Otto (FRA)
Then: Otto took the honor of being crowned MVP despite France missing a three-peat and settling for silver. The power forward averaged 10.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Now: She has continued her basketball education at club level with the elite Centre Federale program, competing in the second tier in France. Otto has since committed to play with Michigan State University in the NCAA.
2023: Ainhoa Risacher (FRA)
Then: Winning all seven games in the tournament, France retained their cherished title and did so off the back of Risacher's mature displays. Her all-action efforts returned 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
Now: Risacher played at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2024, making the All-Star Five, also balling at the U19 Worlds a year later. She has also played EuroLeague and EuroCup Women with LDLC ASVEL Feminin.
2022: Iyana Martin (ESP)
Then: Spain were just pipped to the title by neighbours France, but Martin could barely have done more to land her country gold. She averaged 17.1 points and 3.9 assists per outing in the competition.
Now: Crowned MVP of the FIBA U19 Worlds and named EuroLeague Women Young Player of the Year, Martin also debuted at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket debut. Next up, it's the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.
2019: Anastasiia Kosu (RUS)
Then: Just 14 years old when taking the MVP crown, the Russian prodigy carried her nation to victory with a string of super displays. Kosu ended up averaging an eye-popping 17.0 points and 14.1 boards per game.
Now: Underlining her massive talent, Kosu returned a double-digit tournament at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2021. She has also played EuroLeague Women with Dynamo Kursk and since won a stack of domestic titles with UMMC Ekaterinburg.
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