MUNICH (Germany) - The race to take a precious spot in the EuroCup Women Regular Season is about to get underway as 10 teams prepare to step out in the Qualifiers.
There are many talented and influential ballers who look set to potentially lead the challenge of their respective teams and we've picked some out to put on your watch list.
You can also let us know which player you think will shine most brightly by casting your vote in the fan poll below.
Laura Cornelius - GEAS Basket
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Birth Date: February 8, 1996 (30 years old) Height: 5ft 9in / 174 cm
The Netherlands national team standout will bring big experience and quality for GEAS. Cornelius has played in a EuroLeague Women Final, and for a string of big clubs on the continent. Her leadership, along with hr composure in the backcourt means she will pull the strings for the Italian side and be a very important player in their quest.
Mikiah Herbert-Harrigan - Elitzur Ramle
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Birth Date: August 21, 1998 (28 years old) Height: 6ft 1in / 185 cm
After adding 14.1 points and 6.8 boards per game in the competition last season, it was a big bonus for Elitzur Ramle to re-sign the forward for another campaign. Herbert-Harrigan has played in EuroCup Women for Galatasaray, as well as with Avenida in EuroLeague Women so knows what it takes to be a leader at this level.
Gala Mestres - BAXI Ferrol
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Birth Date: October 23, 1994 (31 years old) Height: 6ft 1in / 185 cm
Back from maternity leave after missing last season, fans will love seeing Mestres donning a Ferrol jersey again. Not least because she was one of the driving forces behind the Spanish club's Cinderella run to a historic first Final in 2025. The forward is influential on both ends of the floor and very much a do-it-all player for her team.
Tinara Moore - Impulso Estepona
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Birth Date: April 2, 1996 (26 years old) Height: 6ft 2in / 189 cm
Moore was the leading scorer for EuroCup Women side GEAS last season with more than 15 points per game and that extended her excellent track record in the competition. The forward has posted five double-digit campaigns with four different clubs and will take not only her scoring touch, but also rebounding presence to Estepona.
Emma Eichmeyer - Saarlouis Royals
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Birth Date: February 25, 2000 (26 years old) Height: 6ft 0in / 183 cm
Coming off a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup on home soil in Berlin, the small forward returns to Saarlouis for another campaign. She debuted in EuroCup Women last season and led in efficiency, points and rebounds and this underlines her value. But Eichmeyer also brings hard work, as well as experience at the highest level with Germany.
Jasmine Bailey - C'Chartes Metropole Basket
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Birth Date: February 14, 1990 (36 years old) Height: 5ft 9in / 182 cm
The veteran swingman will be a main scoring presence for C'Chartes Metropole, as well as a clutch option. Bailey has played for five different clubs already in EuroCup Women so knows the competition really well. Last year she averaged more than 12 points per game in the French League and is also a great rebounder for her position.
Natalie Kucowski - Beroe Stara Zagora
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Birth Date: December 10, 1998 (27 years old) Height: 6ft 3in / 190 cm
The forward has previously played in EuroCup Women with KP Brno and brings a superb presence in the paint, with her rebounding prowess likely to be a big plus for her Bulgarian club. As a player who has regularly played FIBA 3x3, there is a lot more to Kucowski than smashing the glass and she could have a productive season ahead.
Melisa Gretter - Impulso Estepona
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Birth Date: January 24, 1993 (34 years old) Height: 5ft 6in / 167 cm
One of the most respected international playmakers in the global game, Gretter has been dishing dimes at the highest level with Argentina for more than 15 years. She continues at Estepona after passing the rock almost 7 times per outing last season in the Spanish League. She will direct traffic in the backcourt and provide leadership.
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