Eurobasket.com All-Italian A1 Awards 2016 - May 17, 2016
Eurobasket.com All-Italian A1 1st Team 2016
Dotto
Anderson
Harmon
Brunson
Petronyte
Finals MVP: Isabelle Yacoubou (190-C-86) of Familia Schio Player of the Year: Jolene Anderson (175-SG-86) of Familia Schio Guard of the Year: Jolene Anderson (175-SG-86) of Familia Schio Forward of the Year: Rebekkah Brunson (6'3''-F/C-81) of Minnesota L. Center of the Year: Gintare Petronyte (196-C-89) of Napoli Bosman Player of the Year: Gintare Petronyte (196-C-89) of Napoli Import Player of the Year: Jolene Anderson (175-SG-86) of Familia Schio Domestic Player of the Year: Francesca Dotto (170-PG-93) of Lucca Defensive Player of the Year: Gintare Petronyte (196-C-89) of Napoli Coach of the Year: Miguel Mendez of Familia Schio
Familia Schio celebrated their fourth consecutive A1 title. They beat Lucca in Game 3 to complete the sweep. The game was mostly controlled by Familia Schio. Lucca managed to win third quarter 16-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Lucca 42-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a great shooting night for Familia Schio especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. It was a good game for American power forward Ashley Walker (187-87, college: California, agency: Merit Management Group) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. French center Isabelle Yacoubou (190-86, agency: Comsport) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Five Familia Schio players scored in double figures. Familia Schio's coach Miguel Mendez felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-New Zealand guard Jillian Harmon (185-87, college: Stanford, agency: Players Group) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and international point guard Francesca Dotto (170-93, agency: LBM Management) added 14 points and 7 assists in the effort for Lucca. Top scorers: Familia Schio: J.Anderson 14+3reb, G.Sottana 14+2reb+2ast, A.Walker 14+12reb+1ast, I.Yacoubou 10+14reb, L.Macchi 10+8reb+5ast, G.Gatti 8+2ast Lucca: F.Dotto 14+2reb+7ast, J.Harmon 13+10reb+2ast, M.Crippa 11+2reb+1ast, P.Kayla 8+9reb+1ast, J.Wojta 7+6reb+2ast, E.Reggiani 2+2ast
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Ragusa celebrate Coppa Italia title - Apr 3, 2016
Ragusa - Famila Schio 70:67
Ragusa clinched the Italian Cup title. They beat Famila Schio in the Final tonight. Rebekkah Brunson (191-F/C-81, college: Georgetown, agency: LBM Management) and Camille Little (188-F/G-85, college: N.Carolina) posted 22 points each to lead the winners. Rebekkah Brunson was named the MVP. Ragusa eked out a 19:18 lead ten minutes into the Final. They stayed in charge throughout the second frame. Ragusa ensured a 45:43 halftime lead. The gap grew deeper in the third term. Ragusa arrived at the final intermission up by three points 56:53. They protected the lead well throughout the fourth frame and came out winners. Chiara Consolini (185-F-83) netted 8 points for Ragusa. Isabelle Yacoubou (190-C-86, agency: Comsport) responded with 20 points for Schio. Laura Macchi (188-F-79) had 14 points in the defeat.
Famila Wuber Schio clinched the SuperCup title. They beat Ragusa for the first trophy of the season. Ashley Walker (187-F/C-87, college: California, agency: Merit Management Group) posted 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Schio dominated right from the tip off. They built a 23:12 lead after ten minutes. Schio limited Ragusa to just 4 points in the second frame and established a 42:16 halftime lead. Schio controlled the tempo in the second half. They entered the final period up by 32 points and cruised to the win. Laura Macchi (188-F-79) delivered 11 points, while Valeria Battisodo (176-G-88, agency: Players Group) had 10 points in the victory. Maja Erkic (183-G/F-85, agency: PR Sports), Monique Ngo Ndjock (187-F-85, agency: LBM Management), Camille Little (188-F/G-85, college: N.Carolina, agency: Bruce Levy Assoc.) and Milica Micovic (182-G-84, agency: Players Group) posted 10 points each for Ragusa.
