KIGALI (Rwanda) - The 2023 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket in Monastir, Tunisia, featured record-breaking individual performances.
From scoring outbursts to rebounding dominance and playmaking brilliance, this tournament highlighted the future stars of African basketball and gave fans a glimpse of players who could define the game for years to come.
FIBA.basketball takes you back to the 2023 tournament and delves into some of its biggest numbers.
Most points in a game
In a Group Phase clash that saw her team dominate 102-29, Mali’s Assitan Diarisso (main image) was unstoppable.
She poured in a tournament-high 31 points, converting nine of 10 two-point attempts and four of 16 from beyond the arc. This performance cemented her status as the tournament’s top scorer.
Most rebounds in a game
Two years ago in that tournament, Guinea's Zénabou Diack became the only player to record 21 rebounds in a single game. She achieved this feat in two games.
First, she dominated the boards with 21 rebounds in a 50-42 loss to Morocco in the Classification Round.
She repeated her dominance in a 54-43 win against Rwanda, showcasing her consistent presence on the boards throughout the tournament.
Most assists in a game
Injy Amr Elghayesh of Egypt and Oumou Kadidia Ouattara of Mali shared the spotlight for most assists, each dishing out eight in a single game against Guinea and Rwanda, respectively. This demonstrates their vision and playmaking abilities.
Most points per game
Assitan Diarisso’s consistent scoring was key to Mali’s undefeated run. She averaged 23 points per game, shooting 43.9%, and confirmed herself as one of the tournament’s most potent offensive weapons.
Most rebounds per game
Zénabou Diack of Guinea led the boards with an average of 13.8 rebounds per game. Her double-digit rebounds against Morocco and Rwanda further established her reputation as the competition’s top rebounder.
Most double-doubles
Five players tied for the most double-doubles: Miraldina Buitchi of Angola, Zénabou Diack of Guinea, Malak Chehidi of Morocco, Modesta Anyango and Shiprhah Kiranda of Uganda each recorded three, highlighting their all-around impact on both ends of the court.
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