Who was each nation's MVP of the first Qualifiers window?

MUNICH (Germany) - With the first window of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers in the books, it's time to take a look at who was the standout player for each of the participating countries.

There were some impressive standout performances on both gamedays, but who did it best when you take everything into consideration?

Here's the list of every country's MVP!

Group A

Austria 

Sarah Schicher F / 1.88m / 1990

Statistics: 11.0 EFF; 7.0 PPG;  6.5 RPG

Quiet in the first game against Netherlands when Austria were well beaten, they also went down heavily in Spain. But you have to praise Schicher for getting to within one rebound of a double-double against the 2023 runners-up. 

Croatia  

Patricia Bura - C / 1.92m / 1996

Statistics: 16.0 EFF; 12.5 PPG; 6.0 RPG

Absolutely rock solid against Spain when they almost pulled off a surprise win and highly efficient in beating Netherlands, she went 12-of-17 in the window. Smart shot selection, a team player and hard worker, it was all good.

Netherlands  

Emese Hof - C / 1.90m / 1996

Statistics: 26.5 EFF; 14.0 PPG; 16.0 RPG

The Netherlands look stronger and more capable with their jewel in their crown in situ. Back from long-term injury and somewhere near top gear now, it was a huge double-double for Hof in this window as the Dutch went 1-1.

Spain 

Queralt Casas - SF / 1.80m / 1992

Statistics: 21.0 EFF; 12.5 PPG; 6.5 RPG; 3.5 APG; 2.0 SPG

Beating off strong competition from her teammate Laura Gil, the consistency of Casas at both ends of the court and was pivotal. She did it all to make sure they emerged unscathed with the win double against Croatia and Austria.

Group B 

Bulgaria   
Borislava Hristova - SG / 1.81m / 1996 
Statistics: 21.5 EFF; 26.0 PPG; 5.0 RPG; 2.5 APG

It was trademark stuff from Bulgaria's massively talented scoring machine who made sure they were in both games. Even if 0-2, they were competitive with Hristova finding buckets like always and netting a super 26 points per game. 

Finland  

Awak Kuier - PF / 1.94m / 2001

Statistics: 26.0 EFF; 22.0 PPG; 10.5 RPG; 4.5 BPG

Who else but Finland's uber athletic star? Kuier was breathing fire like always and came up with a window double-double. She is also the best shot-blocker in the competition after her fine efforts against Bulgaria and Hungary.

Hungary  

Reka Lelik - SF / 1.79m / 1999

Statistics: 14.5 EFF; 10.5 PPG; 5.0 RPG; 3.5 APG; 3.5 SPG

It was a nice all-action effort from Lelik who doesn't always put up huge numbers, but contributes in every area. She is the glue that holds together Hungary's team approach and the 3.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game speaks volumes.

Slovenia  

Eva Lisec - C / 1.92m / 1995 

Statistics: 32.0 EFF; 27.9 PPG; 6.0 RPG; 2.5 SPG; 2.0 APG

The center exits this first window as the leading scorer in the Qualifiers with that massive 27.9 points per game and her contribution in the paint was vital. Beating Bulgaria after losing to Hungary was a must and she made it happen.

Group C

Azerbaijan 

Alexandra Mollenhauer - G / 1.85m / 1998

Statistics: 15.0 EFF;14.0 PPG; 7.5 RPG; 2.5 APG

It's been a difficult re-entry at this level for Azerbaijan who had a big loss to Lithuania and were then dismantled by Belgium. But Mollenhauer did her reputation good by making the Top Performers line-up in the first of those games.

Belgium  

Emma Meesseman - PF / 1.93m / 1993  

Statistics: 35.5 EFF; 23.5 PPG; 9.0 RPG; 5.5 APG; 2.5 SPG; 2.0 BPG

It was disappointing for Belgium to lose to Poland and while the reigning FIBA Women's EuroBasket MVP was not quite at her best, she helped the Cats close what had been a worrying gap. Then she showed out against Azerbaijan.

Lithuania  

Gintare Petronyte - C / 1.95m / 1989  

Statistics: 22.0 EFF; 15.0 PPG; 6.5 RPG, 5.5 APG

All that veteran experience, know-how and quality came rising up in that absorbing overtime win against Poland. Petronyte was the centerpiece of a priceless result with her spectacular effort putting her nation in a great position. 

Poland  

Stephanie Mavunga - F / 1.91m / 1995  

Statistics: 14.5 EFF; 19.5 PPG; 9.0 RPG

The presence of Mavunga in her first ever games wearing a Poland national vest gave her adopted country a new dimension. Her athleticism and scoring power helped them take that excellent win at reigning champions Belgium.

Group D

Maria Jespersen - F / 1.83m / 1994

Statistics: 18.0 EFF; 20.5 PPG; 7.0 RPG, 3.0 APG. 3.0 SPG

On outstanding leader for Denmark, Jespersen yet again showed her class as they firstly hammered Estonia and then pushed Sweden to the limit. She showed her all-around skillset and influence like always in another great show.

Estonia  

Maaja Bratka - C / 1.90m / 1992 

Statistics: 7.5 PPG; 7.0 RPG

It was very much a case of slim pickings for Estonia who crashed to a pair of big losses during a really disappointing window. The center was arguably the one player with 7 points and 7 boards per game who was at least solid. 

Great Britain  

Temi Fagbenle - C / 1.93m / 1992

Statistics: 28.0 EFF; 22.5 PPG; 9.5 RPG; 4.0 SPG; 2.0 APG

Just when Great Britain needed a pick me up after their nail-biting loss to Sweden, it was their captain who stood tall. Fagbenle was unstoppable against Estonia and torched them with a towering display to hand her team a first win.

Sweden  

Klara Lundquist - G / 1.73m / 1999

Statistics: 24.0 EFF; 23.0 PPG; 7.5 RPG; 4.0 APG; 3.5 SPG

Sensational at both ends of the floor, as evidenced by 23 points and 3.5 steals per game, Lundquist is now a bonafide leader of this team. She was the main architect of what was a great win double against Great Britain and Denmark.

Group E

France 

Janelle Salaun- F / 1.88m / 2001

Statistics: 16.0 EFF; 16.5 PTS; 73% FG; 2.5 RPG

With so many players unavailable for France, Salaun took the opportunity to and newfound space to shine in a big way. She demonstrated that it will take something to now dislodge her from this team with a sparkling window.

Ireland 

Claire Melia - C / 1.90m / 1999

Statistics: 14.0- EFF; 16.0 PPG; 6.0 RPG; 3.0 APG

Captain of Ireland with a captain's performance. They may have been outclassed by France in a huge loss, but Melia can hold her head up high. She put in the kind of performance her team knew she would with 16 points and 6 boards.

Latvia  

Enija Viksne - G / 1.78m / 2004

Statistics: 6.0 PPG; 2.0 RPG

This was about the wider significance of the guard's potential. When Latvia fell flat in France, the teenager still did herself proud and gave us a glimpse into the future. She had 6 points,  no turnovers and showed nice composure. 

Group F

Iceland  

Thelma Dis Agustsdottir - SF / 1.85m / 1998

Statistics: 21.0 EFF; 18.0 PPG; 2.5 REPG; 2.5 APG

This was a really bright and encouraging display from Agustsdottir who produced some very impressive numbers with 18 points per game. She was part of an Iceland team that really did give Turkey a big scare in that second outing.

Romania  

Ana Virjoghe - C / 1.96m / 1999

Statistics: 23.5 EFF; 16.5 PPG; 10.5 RPG; 3.0 BPG

You have to hand it to Virjoghe for leading Romania with a super double-double. She has provided the platform for two competitive displays, including a win and vitally, she was also a force defensively with 3 blocks per game.

Slovakia  

Terezia Palenikova - SF / 1.78m / 1995

Statistics: 16.0 EFF, 19.5 PPG; 3.5 RPG; 2.5 APG

After losing heavily to Turkiye in their opener, Slovakia were under pressure against Romania, but Palenikova stepped up. Her 27-point haul handed them a much-needed first win and it wasn't just her scoring that impressed.

Turkiye  

Quanitra Hollingsworth - C / 1.97m / 1988

Statistics: 14.5 EFF; 14.0 PPG; 7.0 RPG

With massive experience in the naturalized position, Hollingsworth returned after some time away to be the anchor Turkey needed. A big win against Slovakia and a nervous win in Iceland, she did her job really well as always.

Group G

North Macedonia 

Merritt Hempe - F / 1.90m / 1994 

Statistics: 15.5 EFF; 14.5 PPG; 7.5 RPG; 

It was never going to be easy for North Macedonia playing in Portugal and then hosting Serbia and so it proved. But Hempe managed to at least keep them competitive in the first game with a classy double-double effort.

Portugal  

Laura Ferreira - SF / 1.80m / 1995

Statistics: 12.0 EFF; 12.5 PPG; 3.0 RPG; 2.0 SPG

In truth it was a couple of strong team performances for unbeaten Portugal that has put them in a great spot. But Ferreira was arguably the pick of the bunch since she came up with 20 points during the crunch road win in Ukraine. 

Serbia  

Tina Krajisnik - G / 1.90m / 1991

Statistics: 25.0 EFF; 16.5 PPG; 10.5 RPG

Krajisnik was a pillar of strength and a focal point for Serbia's offense that saw them deliver big wins against Ukraine and North Macedonia. Her double-double window was a reflection of the quality she still brings to the table. 

Ukraine  

Viktoriia Balaban - SF / 1.80m / 1997

Statistics: 14.5 PPG; 3.0 RPG; 2.0 APG

Without the injured marquee star Alina Iagupova, the two losses sustained by Ukraine leaves them with a mountain to climb. The whole team struggled to adjust, with Balaban arguably the one player who performed near their level.

Group H

Bosnia and Herzegovina   

Melisa Brcaninovic - F / 1.93m / 1999 

Statistics: 18.0 EFF; 18.5 PPG; 5.0 RPG; 3.5 SPG

It was a window to forget for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fifth spot at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2021 feels like a lifetime ago. Brcaninovic did her best to inspire but was a lone performer in losses to Montenegro and Luxembourg.

Luxembourg 

Faith Ehi Etute- F / 1.85m / 2005

Statistics: 27.5 EFF; 18.5 PPG; 13.0 RPG; 3.5 SPG; 2.5 APG

One of the most exciting young players in Europe, Etute showed us all why with a spectacular window. Not least her stunning Top Performers effort to take Luxembourg past Bosnia and Herzegovina and to a 2-0 unbeaten record.

Montenegro  

Taya Davis-Reimer - G / 1.90m / 1995

Statistics: 14.0 EFF; 13.5 PPG; 5.0 RPG

Having to step into the shoes of fellow naturalized star Natasha Mack was not necessarily easy, but Davis-Reimer did the business with a strong but smart and understated display. It helped Montenegro ink two smooth wins. 

Switzerland  

Lin Schwarz / 1.86m / 2003

Statistics: 16.5 EFF; 11.5 PPG; 10.5 RPG

It was not a window Switzerland will remember with affection after two losses. But they have an exciting teenager in Schwarz which is a big positive. She accumulated a double-double across both games and that deserves big praise.

Group I

Czechia  

Veronika Vorackova G / 1.80m / 1999

Statistics: 14.0 EFF; 13.0 PPG; 6.5 APG; 4.5 RPG

While they picked up two defeats, the return of Vorackova to her very best form was cause for celebration. The guard put points on the scoreboard, created for her teammates superbly and worked hard. Back to being a leader.

Germany   

Nyara Sabally - F / 1.87m / 2000 

Statistics: 22.0 EFF; 14.5 PPG; 11.0 RPG

Continuing her club form for ZVVZ USK Praha, the forward showed she can be an integral part of Germany's likely rise to prominence. Powerful, athletic and with a nose for scoring opportunities and rebounds, it's exciting for fans.

Greece  

Pinelopi Pavlopoulou - G / 1.72m / 1996

Statistics: 18.5 EFF; 8.5 PPG; 10.5 APG; 2.0 SPG

Passing the rock more times than anyone else in the competition, the guard averaged an eye-popping 10.5 assists per game. That is testament to the super job she did to help Greece compete with Italy and inflict defeat on Czechia.

Italy  

Lorela Cubaj - C / 1.92m / 1999

Statistics: 21.5 EFF; 12.5 PPG; 10.5 RPG; 4.0 APG

It was a brilliant window for Italy and the center of their success was Cubaj. Her double-double  really did show what a massive performer she could be moving forward as they look to build some momentum ahead of co-hosting.

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