ANDORRA LA VELLA (Andorra) – Georgia’s Salome Svani was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket 2025, Division C after guiding her team to a hard-fought victory over Armenia in the Final.
The versatile forward also headlined the tournament’s All-Star Five, where she was joined by teammate Nitsa Sabadashvili as well as Armenia’s Seda Gabrielyan, Malta’s Sara Fenech, and Emilia Lazo of Albania.
Salome Svani (Georgia)
Svani was an unstoppable offensive force in Andorra, leading all scorers with 27.3 points per game while converting an efficient 52.3 percent from the field. In the high-stakes Final, the 18-year-old delivered a complete performance, tallying 26 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in a composed fourth-quarter showing that helped steady her team and secure a 63–60 victory. Her relentless energy, leadership on both ends, and ability to deliver in the clutch made her the undisputed engine behind Georgia’s title run and a worthy MVP-winner.
Seda Gabrielyan (Armenia)
Gabrielyan was the driving force behind Armenia’s historic run to their first-ever Division C Final, showcasing her two-way impact with outstanding all-around production. She ranked third in points per game (20.7), first in rebounds (13) and third in assists (5). In the Final, she nearly dragged Armenia to an upset with a legendary performance: 26 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals, nearly overturning a double-digit deficit before Georgia ultimately held on to win.
Sara Fenech (Malta)
Ranking third overall in rebounds and second in assists across the tournament, Fenech was at the heart of Malta’s success in securing the bronze medal. She averaged a double-double across five games with 15.4 points and 11.0 rebounds, while also chipping in 5.4 assists. Her all-around brilliance was on full display throughout the tournament, with a standout 21-point, 14-rebound, 7-assist performance against Georgia in the Group Phase setting the tone for Malta’s bronze-medal campaign.
Emilia Lazo (Albania)
Lazo brought composure and creativity to Albania’s backcourt, emerging as one of the tournament’s top playmakers. She averaged 17 points and 3.8 assists per game, ranking fourth in points scored and fifth in assists. Her quick decision-making and ability to break down defenses were central to Albania’s offensive flow as she guided her team to a fourth-place finish.
Nitsa Sabadashvili (Georgia)
Sabadashvili emerged as Georgia’s dominant interior force throughout the tournament, averaging 26.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, ranking among the top scorers and rebounders. Her offensive prowess was on full display in Georgia’s 131-35 Group stage rout of Gibraltar, where she exploded for a staggering 56 points.
She was also crucial in the Final, recording a double-double (her fourth of the tournament) with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Sabadashvili’s relentless effort and inside presence were key to Georgia’s title run, and it’s hard to imagine them lifting the trophy without her impact.
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