Belgian guard Battison takes MVP award at Basketball Without Borders Global Camp

LAS VEGAS (USA) - Having stepped out at the recent FIBA U18 Women's European Championship 2023 in Konya, Belgian rising star Louann Battison headed Stateside to pick up MVP honors at the BWB Global Camp.

A total of 34 players from 22 different countries participated in what was a unique experience in Las Vegas as it was the first ever all-girls global camp, with the boys equivalent having taken place earlier in the year. 

The participating campers were coached by several former players and coaches including the likes of Tamera Young, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Ticha Penicheiro, Ruth Riley and Monica Wright-Rogers - all under the watchful eye of Camp Director, Allison Feaster. 

They led the campers through a variety of activities, including anthropometric and athletic testing, movement efficiency, skill development stations, shooting and skills competitions, life skills seminars and 5-on-5 games. 

A ceremony on the last day of the camp was held to distribute awards to those attendees who distinguished themselves on the court and as leaders.

It was Battison who took the main MVP honor and she also impressed with her shooting prowess by adding to her accolades with the Three-Point Champion award also. 

Fatou Sane of Senegal picked up the Defensive MVP accolade

Fatou Sane of Senegal and Kristina Rakotobe both flew the flag for African basketball with the former being named Defensive MVP and Rakotobe being handed the Patrick Baumann Sportsmanship Award. 

Meanwhile 10 campers were also named as BWB Global Camp All-Stars.

Awards:

Camp MVP: Louann Battiston (Belgium)
3-Point Champion: Louann Battiston (Belgium)
Defensive MVP: Fatou Sane (Senegal)
Patrick Baumann Sportsmanship Award: Kristina Rakotobe (Madagascar)

BWB Global Camp All-Stars: Tyra Aho (Hungary), Louann Battiston (Belgium), Mihaela Penait (Romania), Alicia Courthiau (Belgium), Lily Carmody (Australia), Fatou Sane (Senegal), Tanah Becker (Canada), Haruka Yagi (Japan), Erica Carr Ramos (Mexico), Lauren Whittaker (New Zealand)

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