VALENCIA (Spain) - Santi Aldama headlined the All-Star Five as the top stars in Valencia were recognized for their efforts.
The TISSOT MVP was joined in the lineup by teammate Willy Hernangomez as well as one player from each of the Bahamas, Lebanon and Finland.
Santi Aldama - Spain
Stats: 23.0 EFF, 17.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.7 BPG - 69.6% 2PT FG, 45.0% 3PT FG
The TISSOT MVP. Aldama really embraced his role for Spain in this tournament and was a consistently strong performer throughout. Vital contribution after vital contribution in each of the four games, and the accolade to show for it. Aldama's best game statistically speaking was his 24-point display along with 8 rebounds against Angola.
Willy Hernangomez - Spain
Stats: 22.0 EFF, 18.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG - 62.9% FG, 64.7% 2PT FG, 85.3% FT
Undoubtedly, the standout performance of the week was Willy Hernangomez' 28-point showing against Finland in the Semi-Finals. The former EuroBasket MVP helped ensure Spain kept their Olympic hopes alive, and Hernangomez gave his teammate Aldama a run for his money in the TISSOT MVP stakes.
Deandre Ayton - Bahamas
Stats: 28.0 EFF, 19.5 PPG, 11.8 RPG, 1.8 APG - 64.2% FG, 68.8% 2PT FG
There was plenty of dominance in the paint from Ayton as a main focal point for the Bahamas. His 17 points and 14 rebounds in the Final were not enough to deliver a historic trip to the Olympics, but it was a third double-double in four games for Ayton.
Mikael Jantunen - Finland
Stats: 24.0 EFF, 17.7 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.0 APG - 62.1% FG, 61.5% 3PT FG, 90.0% FT
Jantunen really stepped up as a leader for Finland in the absence of their superstar Lauri Markkanen, and led the team to the Semi-Finals with 17.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. The forward had 20 points in each of the opening two games including during their big comeback victory over Poland to reach the last four stage.
Omari Spellman - Lebanon
Stats: 16.0 EFF, 15.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.3 APG - 47.8% 2PT FG
It was another big showing from Spellman that propelled Lebanon to victory having contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists in their crucial triumph against Angola in making the Semi-Finals. He found things tougher against the Bahamas, but still has something to build upon in a Lebanon jersey.
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