FINAL

Piestanske C. - Slavia BB 81-59

The game without a history. Piestanske C. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Piestanske C. outrebounded Slavia BB 47-26 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international center Anna Jurcenkova (196-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Czech point guard Gabriela Andelova (173-1996, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) chipped in 20 points. Four Piestanske C. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Zofia Hruscakova (190-1995) who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian guard Nofuente Ceejay (177-1993, college: Humber) added 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Piestanske C.: G.Andelova 20+4reb+2ast, A.Jurcenkova 19+16reb+2ast, K.James 14+6reb+2ast, D.Rusinakova 10+2ast, N.Martiskova 7+4reb, A.Mandic 4+6reb
Slavia BB: Z.Hruscakova 16+7reb+3ast, L.Pulliam 15+4reb+2ast, N.Ceejay 12+5reb+5ast, V.Kozakova 8+3reb, H.Erika 6+2reb+1ast, L.van Dalen 2+2reb

3-4 Place

Ruzomberok - Young Angels 64-53

MBK forced 27 Young Angels turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Young Angels helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international Alexandra Buknova (177-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Kamila Jarosova (176-2003) chipped in 14 points and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was center Diana Mikovcakova (185-2000) who recorded 17 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Deijah Blanks (178, college: St.Edward's) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Young Angels' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Ruzomberok: B.Alexandra 20+11reb+1ast, J.Kamila 14+4reb, A.Andelova 11+4reb+1ast, M.Dovcikova 7+2reb+1ast, U.Dominika 5+1ast, V.Havranova 4+2reb+2ast
Young Angels: M.Diana 17+9reb+1ast, D.Blanks 17+6reb+2ast, K.Vanda 8+6reb, E.Rodakova 6+1reb+1ast, D.Emma 3+1reb+1ast, S.Katarina 1+3reb+1ast

Finals MVP: Anna Jurcenkova (196-C-1985) of Piestanske C.
Player of the Year: Ke'Shunan James (184-F-1994) of Piestanske C.
Guard of the Year: Timea Sujova (172-G-1984) of Samorin
Forward of the Year: Ke'Shunan James (184-F-1994) of Piestanske C.
Center of the Year: Anna Jurcenkova (196-C-1985) of Piestanske C.
Domestic Player of the Year: Anna Jurcenkova (196-C-1985) of Piestanske C.
Bosman Player of the Year: Gabriela Andelova (173-PG-1996) of Piestanske C.
Import Player of the Year: Ke'Shunan James (184-F-1994) of Piestanske C.
Defensive Player of the Year: Lucia Hadacova (185-PF-1995) of Ruzomberok
Coach of the Year: Peter Jankovic of Piestanske C.

Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian Extraliga First Team 2023

Sujova

Pulliam

Blanks

James

Jurcenkova

First Team
Timea Sujova (172-G-1984) of Samorin
Lindsey Pulliam (178-G-1999) of Slavia BB
Deijah Blanks (178-F) of Young Angels
Ke'Shunan James (184-F-1994) of Piestanske C.
Anna Jurcenkova (196-C-1985) of Piestanske C.

Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian Extraliga Second Team 2023

Andelova

Buknova

Ceejay

Marcova

Second Team
Gabriela Andelova (173-PG-1996) of Piestanske C.
Alexandra Buknova (177-SG-1999) of Ruzomberok
Lucia Kasperanova (175-SF-1998) of CBK Kosice
Nofuente Ceejay (177-G-1993) of Slavia BB
Simona Marcova (182-PF-1994) of Samorin

Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian Extraliga Honorable Mention 2023

Hadacova

Svetlikova

Tomajkova

Drobna

Kmetoniova

Durjakova

Honorable Mention
Lucia Hadacova (185-PF-1995) of Ruzomberok
Sona Svetlikova (184-C-1999) of Ruzomberok
Natalia Tomajkova (188-C-2005) of CBK Kosice
Dominika Drobna (183-PF-1998) of Poprad
Emma Kmetoniova (179-PF-2003) of Poprad
Eva Durjakova (188-C-1987) of BB UMB

Zabiny Brno stormed past Hradec Kralove 101-77 to earn the Federal Cup title. Bria Holmes (185-G-1994, college: WVU) stepped up with 22 points to pace the winners. Zabiny Brno unloaded 55 points in the first half to take a 22-point halftime lead. Zabiny Brno followed with a 35-point effort in the third term to clear off for good. Natalie Stoupalova (185-PF-1998) chipped in 20 points, while Elissa Cunane (196-C-2000, college: NC State) added 17 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Alena Hanusova (190-F/C-1991, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) answered with 14 points for Hradec Kralove.
Piestanske Cajky clinched the third position as they topped KP Brno 64-59 in the consolation final. Natalia Martiskova (170-SG-1999) tossed in 13 points in the win.

Piestanske Cajky - Banska Bystrica 82:57

Piestanske Cajky conquered Cup 2022/23 title! They edged Banska Bystrica 82-57 in the Final game. Piestanske Cajky started with a 17-14 run and never looked behind after. They added a 21-15 rally in the second period and erupted with a massive 24-9 surge in the third quarter. Moreover, Piestanske Cajky closed the game with a final 10-19 rally to celebrate the title.
Bozica Mujovic (178-G-1996) stepped up with 17 points, whilst Gabriela Andelova (173-PG-1996, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) and Ke'Shunan James (184-F-1994, college: Murray St.) had 10 each. Ruth Sherrill (188-F/C-1994, college: Temple) answered with 18 points in the losing effort and Lindsey Pulliam (178-G-1999, college: Northwestern) netted 14.