MEDELLIN (Colombia) – Bay Area Phoenix (USA) and Indeportes Antioquia (COL) secured the top two spots in Group B of the Women's Basketball League Americas (WBLA) and advanced to the Final Four. Both teams entered as favorites and delivered on those expectations. Key players stepped up to lead their teams to success. Although Pioneras de Delicias and Salvadoreñas were eliminated, individual standout performances shone through from their squads as well. Here are the top players from Group B:
Rebecca Harris - Bay Area de Phoenix
The 38-year-old veteran proved she still has plenty of game left, hitting the clutch three-pointer that secured a win against Indeportes Antioquia and clinched the top spot for her team. Harris was consistently outstanding across all three games, finishing as the league leader in efficiency with a rating of 21.0. The forward averaged 17.3 points on 50 percent shooting from beyond the arc (8-16), 7.7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game.
Aliyah Collier - Bay Area de Phoenix
Collier was a dominant force on both ends of the court for the American team, playing a pivotal role in their qualification for the Final Four. The 27-year-old forward averaged 19.3 points per game, the third-highest in the league, and was a defensive powerhouse, contributing 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game, leading the league in steals and blocks.
Jenifer Muñoz - Indeportes Antioquia
After being named MVP in Indeportes Antioquia’s 2023 South American Women’s Basketball League title run, Muñoz returned to the team and continued to shine. She was the standout performer for head coach Luis Cuenca’s squad, averaging 16.7 points, with a 41 percent success rate from three-point range (9-22), 8.7 rebounds, and 2.0 steals. Her efficiency rating of 17.7 was the third-best in the league.
A'jah Davis - Pioneras de Delicias
Davis was the most consistent performer for the Mexican team throughout the competition. While Argentina’s Camila Suárez led the offensive charge with 21.0 points per game, she didn’t play in the final matchup. Davis, however, continued her steady production, nearly averaging a double-double with 9.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. She also led her team with an efficiency rating of 14.3.
Anisleidy Galindo - Salvadoreñas
Galindo, much like Harris and Muñoz, was one of the veterans in this group who delivered a stellar performance. The 35-year-old Cuban led her Central American team, averaging 16.7 points while shooting 46 percent from three-point range (5-11). She also contributed 7.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists, finishing with an efficiency rating of 11.7. FIBA