MUNICH (Germany) - A number of outstanding individual performances have lit up the opening weeks of the new campaign, with five high-performing ballers making the EuroLeague Women Team of the Month for October. As well as wrapping up a place in the prestigious lineup, all players are also in the race to be named the October MVP.
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Coline Franchelin - Flammes Carolo Basket
Stats: 20.0 EFF, 11.3 PPG, 10.3 APG, 2.3 SPG
The guard has been sensational and continued her stellar from from the Qualifiers. Attaining a monthly double-double thanks to a super 10.3 assists per game, she has ensured Flammes Carolo Basket have a win on the board after a previous road victory at Valencia Basket Club.
Kitija Laksa - Beretta Famila Schio
Stats: 18.0 EFF, 17.0 PPG, 50% 3PM, 3.3 RPG
The Latvian has showcased her shooting prowess early in the campaign. Her firepower from downtown will be a central feature of Schio's potential tilt at silverware this season. Laksa has excelled with 17.0 points per game, is her team's leading scorer in an impressive unbeaten 3-0 start.
Stephanie Mavunga - Emlak Konut
Stats: 28.0 EFF, 21.3 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 2.7 BPG
The EuroLeague Women newcomers have already made history with a first Regular Season success and the Turkish side have leaned heavily on the strength and experience of Mavunga. Her exceptional double-double during October has been central to her new side finding their feet in the competition.
Merritt Hempe - Casademont Zaragoza
Stats: 21.0 PPG, 59% FG, 6.3 RPG, 1.7 APG
The frontcourt of Casademont Zaragoza has been on fire with the work of Hempe, with the center having shown her full range of abilities. She has shot the ball really well all month, done a great job on the glass and also demonstrated vital leadership qualities that has her team currently sat proudly unbeaten.
Lauren Betts - Fenerbahce Tarfin
Stats: 18.7 EFF, 11.0 PPG, 67% FG, 8.5 RPG, 2.0 APG
It's been a high quality start for the EuroLeague Women rookie, with Betts coming close to a double-double October. Her smart shot selection and finishing around the rim have impressed and she's hooting 67 percent from the floor. A power on the boards, she can be a huge influence in her team's title defense.
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