Fan Vote: Our 10 must-watch Final Round debutantes

MUNICH (Germany) - As time continues to tick down to the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2019 in Latvia and Serbia, we have drawn up a list of must-watch debutantes.

Subject to being selected on the rosters for their respective nations and making it through preparation, here are 10 players heading for their first ever Final Round appearances. We're asking you to let us know who will have the biggest debut! Scroll down for more on each of the candidates.

Amanda Zahui - Sweden

Big news in EuroLeague Women, in the WNBA and especially in her homeland, the debut of Zahui has been eagerly anticipated and she is set to drop anchor in the paint for Sweden. She will have a major say in determining how deep of a run they can make. The New York Liberty center had a strong season in EuroLeague Women with Sopron Basket, playing in her first Final Four and also made positive waves away from the court too. 

Julie Allemand - Belgium

Surely one of the players that is set to get pulses racing with her exciting creative skills, the Belgian guard was the standout story from the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2018. She was sensational as she handed out 8 assists per game and equaled the competition record with 13 in the Quarter-Final against France. She has since won the LFB title with Asvel Feminin and will now want to make up for not getting to stand on the podium with her country two years ago in Prague.

Bria Hartley - France

The New York Liberty guard will help to fill the void that was left after Celine Dumerc retired at the last edition of Final Round. Hartley has already had time with the team after playing in a couple of the Qualifiers and could be a difference-maker as France try to turn three consecutive silvers into a belated gold for the first time in a decade. 

Karlie Samuelson - Great Britain

When the former LA Sparks winger was added to the Great Britain during the last window of the qualifiers, it gave them the extra quality and impetus needed to top their group. Samuelson can now join Temi Fagbenle and Jo Leedham-Warner as a major scoring threat with her all-around offensive capabilities. She has now completed her first full season playing with Castors Braine in EuroLeague Women.

Farhiya Abdi - Sweden

It seems incredible that Abdi is set t play at Final Round for the first time, since she is 27-years-old and been on the radar for a decade. The reasons for that are multiple of course, but the most important thing is that Sweden will benefit hugely from the flexibility, athleticism and multi-skilled forward. She has played for so many top clubs, including Galatasaray last season and has also clocked WNBA court time in the past too.

Yvonne Turner - Hungary

After a stunning EuroLeague Women season, Turner will transfer her skills from club ball at Sopron Basket who she led to another Final Four and domestic silverware, to the Hungarian national team. Her WNBA and EuroLeague Women class means she should be installed as one of the leading playmakers at this event. She has been on fire Stateside so looks to be on top form! From her defense, to her unstoppable penetration, the  tempo dial is going to be turned up, up, up at both ends of the floor.

Nicole Romeo - Italy

She only played in a couple of the Qualifiers, but Romeo has certainly found the hot hand during the early preparation games and will be a good scorer and creator for Italy. Her skills will boost their backcourt options and she is a dynamic player, full of energy, who could make a big impact at her first Final Round.

Glory Johnson - Montenegro

Guaranteed to bring the noise in the paint and provide her adopted country with much needed points and rebounds,  the expected presence of Johnson will be  priceless. Montenegro are tipped to struggle without their leading star Jelena Dubljevic and with many young players too, Johnson will be their centerpiece if she suits up. WNBA, EuroLeague Women and WNBA expertise will be vital and the bonus is that she integrated during the Qualifiers. 

Kiah Stokes - Turkey

The WNBA quality of Stokes will be a welcome addition in the frontcourt for Turkey - or at least if she gets the nod over Quanitra Hollingsworth for the naturalized spot. Interestingly, both have been playing in the preparation games. The frontcourt ace has just completed her first EuroLeague Women campaign and went on to lift the Turkish Championship with Fenerbahce. 

Digna Strautmane - Latvia

One of the most exciting of an impressive bunch of Latvian rising stars, Strautmane made her major tournament debut last year at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Now she is ready for a first Final Round outing and the Syracuse forward may be required to play an even more decisive role than anticipated, with Latvia missing Anete Steinberga under the hoop. She will need to crash that glass and offer a scoring threat for sure. 

We also considered several younger players for the list who will  also appear for the first time. Many of these will be featured at a later date as part of our 'Young Guns' watch-list feature.

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