MIAMI (United States) – The Quarter-Finals of Season 7 of the Basketball Champions League Americas delivered standout performances in a stage of maximum intensity. In a round where the margin for error was extremely small, several players stepped up and guided their teams to the Final Four, showing consistency and the ability to deliver in key moments throughout their series. These were the Most Valuable Players of the BCL Americas 2025–26 Quarter-Finals:
Lucas Dias – SESI Franca
PTS: 21.0 | REB: 7.3 | AST: 3.3 | EFF: 25.3 The Brazilian power forward showed why he is one of the main pillars of SESI Franca. With his presence on both ends of the floor, Dias was instrumental in helping his team defeat Minas in three games. The competition’s all-time leading rebounder posted strong offensive numbers thanks to his 58 percent shooting from the field, including 40 percent from beyond the arc (8-20).
Connor Zinaich – Nacional
PTS: 17.0 | REB: 12.5 | BLK: 1.0 | EFF: 22.0 Zinaich once again served as Nacional’s anchor as the team completed a 2–0 sweep against Paisas. The American big man delivered another dominant performance, controlling the boards and contributing key points on offense. Averaging a double-double, he imposed his physical presence near the rim and became a constant problem for opposing defenses. His impact in the paint was crucial in keeping the Uruguayan side as the only undefeated team (8–0) in the competition.
Sebastián Vega – Boca Juniors
PTS: 14.0 | REB: 7.0 | STL: 1.5 | EFF: 16.0 The Xeneize captain, without necessarily putting up flashy numbers, consistently stepped up at the right moments to help Boca Juniors eliminate Instituto (2–0). Vega brought balance and experience on both ends of the floor, standing out for his intensity. Beyond his offensive contribution, the forward played a key role in the rebounding battle and defensive pressure, creating important steals that helped Boca control the pace.
Gui Deodato – Flamengo
PTS: 20.0 | REB: 4.0 | STL: 2.0 | EFF: 15.5 Deodato led Flamengo’s offense and provided a major boost as the defending champions defeated Astros de Jalisco (2–0), who had entered the series as favorites. The shooting guard was a constant threat with his aggressive drives to the basket and efficiency from the perimeter. He also contributed on defense with steals that allowed his team to generate fast-break opportunities. FIBA