
Renomia Zenska Basketbolova Liga (2025-2026)
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Renomia Zenska Basketbolova Liga 2025-26
Renomia Zenska Basketbolova Liga Final: ZVVZ USK Praha - Basket Zabiny Brno 85-49 USK Praha (Natalia Hejkova): Valeriane Ayayi 17, Petra Malikova 6, Janelle Salaun 14, Bridget Carleton 11, Emma Cechova 8, Pauline Astier 11, Emese Hof 9, Maite Cazorla 7, Karolina Petlanova 0, Eliska Javanska 2, Natalie Koucka 0, Viktorie Staflova 0 ZBL Standings 2025-26
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Places 6-10
- All teams qualified to the play-offs Stats Leaders 2025-26
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![]() Chomutov ![]() SK Praha claim record-extending 27th Czech title (Photo: USK Praha)
Arrived: Bridget Carleton (SERCO UNI Gyor), Janelle Salaun (Beretta Famila Schio), Kaitlyn Chen (UConn), Emma Cechova (Basket Zabiny Brno)
Left: Jan Pavlik (coach assistant Basket Brno)
Average Height: 182.9 cm (6'0.0'')
Average Age: 24.9
USK Praha claim record-extending 27th Czech title with dominant sweep of Zabiny Brno-Apr 26, 2026
ZVVZ USK Praha completed a perfect domestic season on Sunday, crushing Zabiny Brno 85-49 in Game 3 of the ZBL finals at Kralovka Arena to clinch a record-extending 27th Czech Women's Basketball League championship — and their 14th in a row. Natalia Hejkova's side did not lose a single domestic game all season, sweeping through the regular season at 22-0, dispatching SBS Ostrava 3-0 in the semifinals, and then overwhelming Zabiny Brno 3-0 in the finals without ever being seriously tested. The Game 3 clincher was the most emphatic performance of the series: USK led 23-9 after the first quarter, 45-19 at halftime, and were never in danger of letting Zabiny back into the contest. Valeriane Ayayi (184-F-1994) led the way in the clincher with 17 points, six rebounds, and a game-high seven assists on 5-of-11 shooting, connecting on all five of her free throws. Janelle Salaun (188-F-2001) added 14 points and a block while Pauline Astier (179-SG-2002) delivered a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds — five offensive — with five assists and three steals in just 20 minutes. Bridget Carleton (185-F-1997, college: Iowa St.) chipped in 11 points including three three-pointers and four rebounds. The French connection of Ayayi, Salaun, and Astier combined for 42 of USK's 85 points and 20 rebounds — a microcosm of the international firepower that has kept Prague at the summit of Czech women's basketball for well over a decade. For Zabiny Brno, Aneta Kytlicova (175-SG-2005) was a lone bright spot with 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting, but the gulf in quality was apparent throughout. Brno shot poorly and were outrebounded and outpassed in every quarter, managing just nine points in the first period and 10 in the second as USK's defense suffocated their offensive sets. USK had set the tone for the series with a comfortable home victory in Game 1, before travelling to Brno for Game 2 and delivering an 85-57 road demolition in which Ayayi posted a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Game 3 clincher removed any lingering doubt about the destination of the trophy. The title adds another chapter to USK Praha's extraordinary dynasty. The Prague club has now won 14 consecutive league championships and 27 overall — a run of domestic supremacy that shows no signs of ending. This season's squad also competed in EuroLeague Women Group E alongside Galatasaray, Spar Girona, Famila Schio, Bourges, and Charleville-Mezieres, finishing third in their group with an 8-4 record. Eurobasket.com All-Czech Republic ZBL Awards 2026-Apr 27, 2026
![]() The standout French forward Valeriane Ayayi was selected as the Player of the Year of the championship-winning champion team ZVVZ USK Praha.
She received multiple other awards, was honored as the Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Bosman Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, and was named to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team.
With Ayayi's outstanding performance, the champion team ZVVZ USK Praha achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 18 to 0 in the regular season and 4 to 0 in the Round of 16.
Ayayi's excellent performance assisted her team in beating Zabiny Brno 3 to 0 in the final series.
She was the Player of the Week honoree twice during the 25 26 campaign.
Ayayi averaged over 14 points and almost 6 rebounds per game in the league.
She has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 3 games on the year.
Ayayi's 27 points against Schio were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
6 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
The standout French shooting guard Pauline Astier earned the Guard of the Year of the championship-winning ZVVZ USK Praha.
She collected multiple other honors, earned a spot in the First Team and Imports Team, Defensive Team and Defensive Team.
Astier's excellent performance assisted her team in beating Zabiny Brno 3 to 0 in the final series.
She registered over 10 points per game that season in the league.
Astier received Player of the Week award three times during the 25 26 campaign.
She led the ZBL in assists per game with over 6.
Astier had double-doubles in 8 games at the event.
Her 20 points against Hradec Kralove were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
Eliska Halova, 24-year old center from the Hradec Kralove, picked up the Center of the Year at the Renomia Zenska Basketbolova Liga.
She received multiple other awards, was voted to the First Team and Domestic Players Team and Defensive Team.
Halova recorded over 12 points and 5 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
She has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
Halova's 24 points against Slavia Banska Bystrica were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
The standout French forward Janelle Salaun was named the Best Prospect of the Year of the championship-winning ZVVZ USK Praha.
She collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team and Imports Team and Defensive Team.
Salaun's excellent performance assisted her team in beating Zabiny Brno 3 to 0 in the final series.
Her playmaking prowess was on full display as she secured the second position in points per game averaging over 16.
Salaun also averaged over 6 rebounds per game in the league.
She has totalled 6 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
Salaun's 26 points against KP Brno were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
6 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
Eliska Hamzova, 24-year old point guard from the runner-up team finalist team Basket Zabiny Brno, was chosen to the First Team of EuroLeague.
She received multiple other awards, was named to the Domestic Players Team and Defensive Team and Defensive Team.
Hamzova's best performance made her team reach the finals but they unfortunately lost against USK Praha 0 to 3.
She notched almost 11 points and 7 rebounds per game that season in the league.
Hamzova recorded double-doubles in 4 games at the event.
Her 24 points against SBS Ostrava were the most she scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards she was selected to the Eurobasket All-Czech Republic First Team in 2024.
She was also selected to the Eurobasket Czech Republic ZBL All-Domestic Players Team between 2022 and 2024.
Hamzova was selected to the Eurobasket All-Czech Republic Second Team back in 2021.
She was also selected as the Eurobasket All-Czech Republic League Honorable Mention back in 2023.
Player of the Year: Finals MVP: Defensive Player of the Year: Domestic Player of the Year: Import Player of the Year: Bosman Player of the Year: Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year: Center of the Year: Best Prospect of the Year: Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Third Team Honorable Mention All-Domestic Players Team All-Imports Team All-Bosmans Team All-Defensive Team All-Prospects Team *The awards were created by Eurobasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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