MUNICH (Germany) - Ruben Burgos, Georgios Dikaioulakos and Valerie Garnier have been announced as this year's finalists for the EuroLeague Women Coach of the Year Award.
They are all looking to land the accolade after finishing in the top three of voting conducted by EuroLeague Women coaches, players, selected media and the fans.
Ruben Burgos has already delivered a best-ever finish in the competition by taking Valencia Basket Club to the Semi-Finals. A spot in the last four is also something being chased by Beretta Famila Schio head coach Georgios Dikaioulakos, who claimed the award in 2023.
Meanwhile, Valerie Garnier won the competition last year and her Fenerbahce Opet team are still undefeated this year and favorites to land the silverware again.
Past winners
2020: Victor Lapena (Fenerbahce) 2021: Roberto Iniguez (Perfumerias Avenida) 2022: Roberto Iniguez (Perfumerias Avenida) 2023: Georgios Dikaioulakos (Beretta Famila Schio) 2024: Rachid Meziane (Villeneuve d'Ascq LM)
The winners of the EuroLeague Women Awards will be announced at special ceremony at EuroLeague Women Final Six in Zaragoza, Spain on Saturday, April 12.
Ruben Burgos (Valencia Basket Club)
Birth Date: June 9, 1979 (45 years old) Season Record: 8-4 Burgos has carried Valencia Basket Club to their first ever Semi-Finals spot and that historic accomplishment is the headline of this season's resume - unless an even better chapter still lies in wait. There were some bumps in the road, but coach Burgos has handled it all and delivered the club and fans a coveted last four spot.
Georgios Dikaioulakos (Beretta Famila Schio)
Birth Date: January 26, 1969 (56 years old) Season Record: 9-5 The 2023 winner of the award is in contention to pick up the honor for a second time after taking Schio to the end of season big show in Prague two years ago. While it took his team a little time to get rolling, Schio have been one of the form teams of 2025 and almost landed directly in the Semi-Finals after pushing Fenerbahce all the way during the Play-Ins.
Valerie Garnier (Fenerbahce Opet)
Birth Date: January 9, 1965 (60 years old) Season Record: 12-0 Having lifted the title last season, Garnier is now fixed firmly on delivering a three-peat for Fenerbahce and is on course after a fabulous campaign. The Istanbul juggernauts are yet to taste defeat and when they have been put under pressure at times, they have dig out vital wins and now head into Final Six as the clear favorites.
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