Final Four MVP: Angel McCoughtry (187-SF-86)
of Dynamo K.
Player of the Year: Nneka Ogwumike (189-F/C-90)
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Guard of the Year: Laia Palau (177-G-79)
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Forward of the Year: Nneka Ogwumike (189-F/C-90)
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Center of the Year: Jantel Lavender (191-C-88)
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European Player of the Year: Laia Palau (177-G-79)
of USK Praha
Import of the Year: Nneka Ogwumike (189-F/C-90)
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Defensive Player of the Year: Brittney Griner (203-C-90)
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Coach of the Year: Lucas Mondelo of
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Dynamo Kursk capture title in Ekaterinburg - Apr 16, 2017
Dynamo Kursk - Fenerbahce 77:63
Dynamo Kursk celebrated the historic first ever EuroLeague title. They stormed past Fenerbahce to claim the trophy wrapping up a perfect 18-0 season. Angel McCoughtry (187-SF-86, college: Louisville) scored 20 points to lead the Russian team. Fenerbahce snatched an 18:17 lead ten minutes into the game. Dynamo Kursk unloaded 27 points in the second frame to spur ahead. The Kursk side established a 44:34 halftime lead. Fenerbahce narrowed the deficit in the third quarter. The Turkish powerhouse got within 7 points heading into the fourth period. But Dynamo limited their opponents to just 8 points in the fourth frame and raced to the historic trophy. Nneka Ogwumike (189-F/C-90, college: Stanford) produced 19 points and 10 boards, while Epiphanny Prince (175-G-88, college: Rutgers) added 18 points for the winners. Candace Parker (193-C/F-86, college: Tennessee) responded with 18 points for Fenerbahce. Allie Quigley (178-G-86, college: De Paul) topscored with 19 points for Fenerbahce. UMMC claimed EuroLeague Bronze earlier today. They held off USK Praha 68:63 behind 16 points and 12 rebounds from Emma Meesseman (192-C-93, agency: LBM Management).
SuperCup: UMMC edge Villeneuve for title - Oct 20, 2016
Villeneuve - UMMC 63:66
UMMC earned the SuperCup title. The Euroleague defending champions overcame the EuroCup runners-up in the exciting clash in France tonight. The victory marked the second SuperCup success for the Ekaterinburg team as they won the trophy back in 2013. Alba Torrens (188-F-89) scored 17 points to lead the winners. UMMC eked out a narrow 22:20 lead ten minutes into the game. UMMC boosted the gap in the second term. They held Villeneuve to just 10 points in the quarter and rallied to a 39:30 halftime lead. UMMC stayed in control throughout the third term. The Russian powerhouse ensured an 11-point lead at the final break. Marielle Amant (190-F/C-89, agency: Comsport) and Olivia Epoupa (165-PG-94, agency: Comsport) put Villeneuve within 3 points late in regulation 63:66. Alba Torrens missed two free throws to give the hosts a chance in the dying seconds. However Valerianne Ayayi (184-F-94, agency: Comsport) missed a three-pointer and UMMC got away with a tough win. Brittney Griner (203-C-90, college: Baylor) notched 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Emma Meesseman (192-C-93, agency: LBM Management) delivered 11 points for UMMC. Alina Iagupova (186-G/F-92, agency: LBM Management) responded with 17 points for Villeneuve. Valerianne Ayayi tossed in 14 points in the defeat.
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