Meisten Divisioona IA (2025-2026)
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Meisten Divisioona IA 2025-26
Meisten Divisioona IA Final: Kipina Aanekoski - ACO Basket Oulun 77-58 ACO Basket (Aleksi Koskinen): Tyler Harris 13, Viljami Valkama 10, Shawn Hopkins 10, Henry Boyd 3, Adong Makuoi 11, Kyle Johnson 8, William De Santana 3, Eino Pallijeff 0, Johannes Rainto 0, Tiitus Kuukkanen 0, Ville Koivisto 0, Santeri Roiko 0 Standings 2025-26
- qualified to the play-offs ↑ - newly prompted Stats Leaders 2025-26
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 Kipina Player of the Week: Round 22 (RS)  ACO Basket  Kipina past regular-season champions ACO to clinch I Divisioona A title (Photo: Kipina)
Arrived: Pyry Hinkkanen (Pantterit Helsinki), Roy Hinkkanen (Pantterit Helsinki), Niilo Karkkainen (Jyvaskyla Basketball Academy), Jalen McCoy (University of South Carolina - Aiken), Jake Hilmer (BBC Mambra Mamer), Teemu Hakkarainen (KaU Koris Karkkila), Vincent Miszkiewicz (Keiser University), Joe Cookson (Pomona-Pitzer College)
Average Height: 191.8 cm (6'3.5'')
Average Age: 26.4
 McCoy's 34-point clinic powers Kipina past regular-season champions ACO to clinch I Divisioona A title-Apr 26, 2026
Jalen McCoy (196-G-2002, college: USC Aiken, agency: Origins Sports Group) was virtually unstoppable, scoring 34 points on 16-of-23 shooting as Kipina dominated ACO Basket 77-58 in Game 4 to clinch the 2025-26 I Divisioona A championship and complete a stunning upset of the regular-season leaders. ACO had stormed through the regular season at 21-1, comfortably ahead of Kipina's 17-5 record in second place. But the playoffs told a different story. Kipina set the tone by stealing Game 1 on the road at ACO's home court, and after the series was squared at 1-1 following Game 2, Kipina took control with a Game 3 victory before McCoy's masterclass in the clincher ensured the title would head to Lappeenranta. McCoy, the league's leading scorer at 24.9 points per game during the regular season, was at his devastating best in the decider. The American guard attacked the basket relentlessly, connecting on 15 of his 21 two-point attempts while adding seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals in a full 40 minutes. His partnership with playmaker Jake Hilmer (180-PG-2000, college: Upper Iowa) — the league's second-leading scorer at 23.2 PPG — again proved the difference. Hilmer finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and six assists despite a tough 8-of-22 shooting night, orchestrating Kipina's offense and creating opportunities throughout. Kipina pulled away early with a 25-12 first quarter that effectively took the sting out of ACO before halftime. Though both teams managed just 12 points apiece in a grinding second period, Kipina extended their advantage with 20-point third and fourth quarters to seal a comfortable 19-point victory. For ACO, Tyler Harris (201-F-2001, college: Richmond) battled valiantly with 13 points and a game-high 14 rebounds — 13 on the defensive glass — but shot just 4-of-16 from the field as Kipina's defense swarmed him all night. Adong Makuoi (206-C-1999, college: Tennessee St., agency: One Motive Sports) was efficient off the bench with 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting, while Shawn Hopkins (195-F/G-1995, college: N.Georgia, agency: Blacktop Management) added 10 but connected on only 2 of his 14 field-goal attempts, including a dismal 1-of-11 from three-point range. ACO's perimeter shooting deserted them when it mattered most. The title caps a remarkable playoff run for Kipina, who entered the postseason as underdogs despite their second-place regular-season finish but proved themselves the superior team when the stakes were highest. Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Awards 2026-Apr 28, 2026
 The standout American guard Jalen McCoy was selected as the Player of the Year of the championship-winning runner-up team champion team Kipina Aanekoski.
He graduated from USC Aiken last year.
McCoy received multiple other awards, was honored as the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, and was named to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the ACO Basket 3 to 1 in the final series.
McCoy averaged almost 8 rebounds per game in the league.
He was the Player of the Week honoree three times during the 25 26 campaign.
McCoy led the 1st Division A in points per game with 25.
He has totalled 20 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 6 games.
McCoy registered double-doubles in 7 games at the event.
His 36 points against Karkkila were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
9 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
The standout American point guard Jake Hilmer earned the Finals MVP of the championship-winning Kipina Aanekoski.
He Is an Upper Iowa alumni from 2024.
Hilmer collected multiple other honors, earned a spot in the First Team and Imports Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the ACO Basket 3 to 1 in the final series.
Hilmer's court vision propelled him to the third spot in points per game an outstanding average of almost 23 and fourth position in assists per game, averaging almost 6.
He has totalled 22 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 7 games.
Hilmer recorded double-doubles in 2 games at the event.
His 34 points against the Huima were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
9 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
Among many awards he was selected as the All-NSIC South Division Player of the Year back in 2023 during his college time.
He was also selected to the NABC Division II All-Central District First Team back in 2023.
Hilmer was selected to the All-NSIC South Division Second Team back in 2021.
He was also selected as the Eurobasket All-Luxembourg League Honorable Mention in 2025.
Tyler Harris, American forward from the finalist team ACO Basket Oulun, picked up the Forward of the Year at the Meisten Divisioona IA.
He Is ex-Richmond from 2024.
Harris received multiple other awards, was voted to the First Team and Imports Team and Defensive Team.
With Harris' excellent performance, the finalist team ACO Basket Oulun achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 21 to 1 in the regular season.
His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by the Kipina 1 to 3.
Harris received Player of the Week award four times during the 25 26 campaign.
He logged over 20 points and almost 9 rebounds per game that season in the league.
Harris has totalled 19 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 3 games.
He notched double-doubles in 13 games at the event.
Harris' 31 points against the HNMKY were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
9 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
Roni Vuori, 23-year old center from the Helsingin NMKY, was named the Center of the Year of Meisten Divisioona IA.
He collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team and Domestic Players Team and Defensive Team.
Vuori recorded almost 11 points and 10 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
He registered double-doubles in 9 games at the event.
Vuori's 21 points against Karkkila were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Vuori's team made it to the 1st Division A Semifinals in 2021.
Kyle Johnson, 25-year old American forward from the ACO Basket Oulun, was chosen to the First Team at the Meisten Divisioona IA.
He Is alumni of the Delaware State from 2024.
Johnson received multiple other awards, was named to the Imports Team and Defensive Team.
His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by the Kipina 1 to 3.
Johnson averaged almost 16 points per game in the league.
He led the 1st Division A in rebounds per game with almost 13.
Johnson has totalled 8 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 24 games on the year.
His 30 points against Pyrinto Akatemia A Tampere were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he was selected as the Eurobasket All-Finnish 1st Division B Player of the Year in 2025.
He was selected as the Eurobasket All-Finnish 1st Division B Defensive Player of the Year in 2025.
Johnson was selected as the Eurobasket All-Finnish 1st Division B Import Player of the Year in 2025.
He was also selected to the Eurobasket All-Finnish 1st Division B First Team in 2025.
Player of the Year:  Finals MVP: Defensive Player of the Year: Domestic Player of the Year:  Import Player of the Year: Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year: Center of the Year: Coach of the Year:  Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A First Team 2026 McCoy  Hilmer  Harris Johnson  Vuori First Team Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A Second Team 2026  Cookson  Holifield  Jones-McCrary  Skamo  Makuoi Second Team  Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A Third Team 2026  Bandoumel  Ounap  Rhodes  Maki  Kuhalampi Third Team Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A Honorable Mention 2026  Sarkka  Koskela  Kivimaki  Blomfelt  Michelsen  Hopkins  Peltokangas  Poutiainen Honorable Mention Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A All-Domestic Players Team 2026 Skamo Ounap Sarkka Maki Vuori All-Domestic Players Team Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A All-Imports Team 2026 McCoy Hilmer Harris Johnson Makuoi All-Imports Team Eurobasket.com Finnish 1st Division A All-Defensive Team 2026 McCoy Cookson Johnson Harris Vuori All-Defensive Team *The awards were created by Eurobasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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