ISTANBUL (Türkiye) - Fenerbahce Opet have made a statement of intent as they continue their charge towards a EuroLeague Women three-peat after re-signing 2024 Final Four MVP Kayla McBride. The guard was a centrepiece of their successful title defense last season, taking MVP honors after lighting it up at the showpiece in Mersin. She racked up 25 points in an 89-80 Semi-Final win against arch-rivals and event hosts Cukurova, then dropped an all-action 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during a dominant 106-73 Final success against Villeneuve d'Ascq LM.
Still unbeaten in the current campaign and ready to engage with Beretta Famila Schio in the Semi-Final Play-Ins, Fenerbahce are adding a player with huge experience, quality and who knows the club and competition like few other athletes.
Perhaps most importantly, she will offer scoring power from the backcourt and the wings, with her clutch shooting ability and composure having the potential to be the difference-maker in the pursuit of more silverware. The 32-year-old previously spent four consecutive seasons with the Istanbul giants. She will step back into EuroLeague Women chasing a third straight title and fourth in total, having also picked up a winners’ medal in 2019 with UMMC Ekaterinburg. FIBA