BRNO (Czechia) - The FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup has seen some phenomenal players over the course of 40 years, but who are the biggest stars to have stepped out at the event?
Lining up 30 contenders and mixing it up across all continents and covering all four decades of action, here's the next installment, having already covered spots 30-21.
20. Celine Dumerc, France (2001)
The French legend scored 100 points in 7 games at the 2001 edition, although it would be her creative and defensive abilities that would define a fantastic national team career. One of her most notable tournaments being in 2012 when she inspired a run to the Olympic Final in London. She also won FIBA Women's EuroBasket in 2009.
19. Meng Li, China (2013)
The winger helped China take a top five finish in 2013 with almost 13 points per game and has been a central pillar of China's senior side for a decade. Li has played with distinction at three editions of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, is a double Olympian and a FIBA Women's Asia Cup champion - as well as an icon in her homeland.
18. Jisu Park, Korea (2013 and 2015)
An absolute phenomenon as a kid Park played in 2013 when just 14-years-old. Returning in 2015 she could have even played a third edition. She is a superstar in Korea and Asia and with WNBA action and balling for Galatasaray in Europe is a bonafide global star - also helped by double digit scoring returns in the Olympics and at the Worlds.
17. Yuko Oga, Japan (2001)
Oga is a legend and iconic figure of Asian hoops. Her amazing style and energetic approach saw her become a massive favorite. Playing in 2001, she showed her offensive talent as the top scorer with a brilliant 25 points per game. A FIBA Hall of Famer, this recognition is so deserved for the way she entertained like few others could.
16. Tamika Catchings, USA (1997)
Playing in 1997 at the event and topping the podium, Catchings showed she could become a renowned baller and so it proved as she went on to become a four-time Olympic gold medalist with USA. She won the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup twice and is one of the most decorated WNBA players in history as a 10-time All-Star.
15. Danira Nakic-Bilic, Yugoslavia (1985 and 1989)
Playing in 1985 much younger than her peers, the FIBA Hall of Fame member showed her incredible skills and was unstoppable four years later on a stunning return. A scoring machine, the Croatian was a tour de force for Yugoslavia, topping the points charts and lighting it up at the Worlds, Olympics and FIBA Women's EuroBasket.
14. Liz Cambage, Australia (2009)
One of the most talented ballers and colorful personalities ever, Cambage showed out in 2009 in Bangkok with 20 points per game. She was soon dunking at London 2012 and going viral, before dominating the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2018 with one of the best ever tournament displays seen en-route to silver with the Opals.
13. Raziya Mujanovic, Yugoslavia (1985)
Playing at the inaugural edition, the FIBA Hall of Fame entrant posted a modest contribution but soon lit it up at senior level. She took Olympic silver in 1998 and FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 1990 with a stellar 23 points per game. She made two FIBA Women's EuroBasket Finals and was a four-time EuroLeague Women winner.
12. Alba Torrens, Spain (2007)
The debut of the Spanish ace came in 2007 and she would become a global star as the heartbeat of Spain's unprecedented era of senior success. A FIBA Women's EuroBasket MVP, she won the title three-times and took Spain to history and their first ever FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Final in 2014 and Olympic Final in 2016.
11. Janeth Arcain, Brazil (1989)
Arcain stepped out in 1989 for her country and became a legend. A four-time Olympian who won silver and bronze at the Games, her greatest moment came when winning a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup title with Brazil in 1994 - one of an amazing five editions she played at. Also a top baller at club level, she was a WNBA All-Star.
Our third and final volume will take us through the 10-1 spots.
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