LYON-VILLEURBANNE (France) - The All-Star Five at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in France was headlined by TISSOT MVP Janelle Salaun who excelled with the flawless host nation.
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She was joined in the coveted All-Star Five by four other players who also lit it up in Lyon-Villeurbanne.
Janelle Salaun - France
Stats: 16.7 PPG / 6.3 RPG / 0.3 APG / 19.7 EFF Salaun was the star of the show for a dominant French team who barely missed a beat through the entire tournament. Going unbeaten, the TISSOT MVP led the way in multiple games and finished as her team's premier performer.
Marine Johannes - France
Stats: 9.8 PPG / 4.0 RPG / 4.6 APG / 0.8 SPG / 14.6 EFF French fans loved having Johannes back on board and she repaid that support by heating up as the tournament unfolded. Helping her side stay perfect, she saved her best until the guard signed off with an exceptional display against Korea.
Victoria Macaulay - Nigeria
Stats: 13.6 PPG / 6.0 RPG / 2.4 APG / 16.4 EFF Nigeria had an up and down tournament, but one of their most consistent elements was the performances of their experienced frontcourt ace. Macaulay used her know-how and strength in the paint and finished as a leader for the African champions in efficiency and scoring.
Frieda Buhner - Germany
Stats: 13.2 PPG / 5.2 RPG/ 14.8 EFF The excellent form of Buhner continued and despite her young age, she is already a leader for Berlin. Her scoring touch, composure and smarts make her play like a veteran and she led Germany in scoring, with her excellent shot selection and finishing.
Leeseul Kang - Korea
Stats: 18.6 PPG / 3.0 RPG / 1.8 APG / 0.6 SPG / 15.0 EFF Korea's excellent tournament was headlined by the work of Kang and in particular her three-point shooting - including setting a record haul against Philippines. She showed her country might be back on an upward curve again, leading them in scoring.
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