ZARAGOZA (Spain) - The All-EuroLeague Women Teams have been officially announced during the EuroLeague Women Awards Ceremony in Zaragoza.
A total of 15 players have all been recognized for their stellar performances throughout the season with their respective clubs.
All-EuroLeague Women First Team
Emma Meesseman takes her usual slot in the All-EuroLeague Women First Team lineup after another classy campaign. The Fenerbahce Opet forward has recorded a performance efficiency valuation of 23.0 after registering 16.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
She is joined by her teammate and frontcourt partner, Iliana Rupert who also retains her spot from last year after another excellent showing. The French center averaged a performance efficiency valuation of 19.0 after harvesting 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks steals per game.
Reflecting the dominance of Fenerbahce this season, there is also a place for playmaker, Julie Allemand. The Belgian has racked up an average of 6.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 7.5 assists per outing - which is the highest in the competition. The Istanbul theme continues with the inclusion of Dorka Juhasz of Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring, who has been the centerpiece of their impactful return to EuroLeague Women action this season. The Hungarian has contributed an eye-catching 12.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and almost a steal and a block a game.
Meanwhile it's been a sensational and historic campaign for Basket Landes, with Leila Lacan a driving force behind their unprecedented run. The French guard adds to her Rising Star award with a First Team berth, having added 12.6 points, 2.9 boards 2.8 assists per outing.
All-EuroLeague Women Second Team
The All-EuroLeague Women Second Team is led by Gabby Williams of Fenerbahce Opet, who also took Defensive Player of the Year honors for the second year in a row. She will now be looking to add to her resume with more silverware in Sunday's Final.
Casademont Zaragoza favorite Mariona Ortiz also gets a spot having led the Spanish club in their historic campaign. There is also recognition for African center duo Murjanatu Musa of Basket Landes and Mariam Coulibaly of Spar Girona who also helped their respective clubs to post landmark seasons. The last spot goes to Jessica Shepard of Beretta Famila Schio, who finished with the highest performance efficiency valuation of any player in the competition.
All-EuroLeague Women Third Team
This year’s All-EuroLeague Women Third Team lineup includes Kayla McBride of Fenerbahce Opet, who is one win away from another title. Standing in her way is Awak Kuier of Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring.
The lineup is completed by Juste Jocyte of Spar Girona, Helena Pueyo of Casademont Zaragoza and Kaila Charles of Umana Reyer Venezia.
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