MUNICH (Germany) - Voting for the EuroLeague Women Awards is now in full swing, with fans starting to make their picks in six different categories, including the Young Player of the Year. There have an array of outstanding performances from the league's young guns during the 2024-25 season and there are four rising stars in the running for the honor.
They are looking to add their name to the impressive list of former award winners.
2020: Iliana Rupert (Tango Bourges Basket) 2021: Iliana Rupert (Tango Bourges Basket) 2022: Marine Fauthoux (Basket Landes) 2023: Pauline Astier (Tango Bourges Basket) 2024: Sika Kone (Perfumerias Avenida) Here's everything you need to know about this year's contenders before you cast your vote.
Who's going to be your pick?
Leila Lacan (Basket Landes)
Guard
Birth Date: June 2, 2004 (20 years old) Height: 1.81 (5ft 11in)
Stats: 23.0 MPG / 8.7 PPG / 2.8 APG / 1.9 RPG / 6.8 EFF It was an impressive season for Basket Landes who made the Quarter-Final Play-Ins having started in the Qualifiers and French guard Lacan played a major role in this. Her 23 minutes per game underline her importance and it has been her energy and defense that so often impress when she is on the court.
Iyana Martin Carrion (Perfumerias Avenida)
Guard
Birth Date: January 18, 2006 (19 years old) Height: 1.74 (5ft 9in)
Stats: 26.7 MPG / 10.5 PPG / 4.3 RPG / 3.4 APG / 12.3 EFF It's been an eye-catching rookie season for the Spanish guard who has played almost 27 minutes per game for Avenida and made a huge impact, becoming a firm fan favorite. She also finished second for her team in efficiency, assists and third in scoring, underlining what a productive and exciting first campaign it has been.
Matilde Villa (Umana Reyer Venezia)
Guard
Birth Date: December 9, 2004 (20 years old) Height: 1.70 (5ft 7in)
Stats: 26.7 MPG / 10.5 PPG / 4.3 RPG / 3.4 APG / 12.3 EFF Playing big minutes again for Reyer this season, Villa is already an established leader ahead of time due to her excellent maturity and composure. The Italian playmaker almost recorded a double-digit scoring return this season, while also passing the rock to her teammates with more than 3 assists per outing.
Emma Cechova (Zabiny Brno)
Center
Birth Date: July 12, 2004 (20 years old) Height: 1.95 (6ft 5in)
Stats: 19.6 MPG / 7.6 PPG / 4.9 RPG / 8.5 EFF The rising star of the Czechia national team, Cechova has made a significant splash at club level on Zabiny Brno's much anticipated return to the competition. A central part of her team's core rotation, the center has shown her ability to score buckets at this level, do stellar work on the glass and use her size and mobility to impressive effect.
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