Who posted the best FIBA Women’s EuroBasket performance of year?

MUNICH (Germany) – There were some fantastic individual performances during the course of a calendar year which included the headline-making FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023, as well as two qualifying windows.

You can cast your vote below to let us know who you think posted the best display. But first, here’s everything you need to know about the leading contenders.

EMMA MEESSEMAN (Belgium) – November 1, 2023

Game: Azerbaijan 28-136 Belgium (FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers)
Statistics: 31 PTS, 92% FG, 11 REB, 8 AST, 4 STL, 3 BLK – 56 EFF 

Having suffered a stinging and surprise lost in the opening game of their title defense during the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, Belgium and Meesseman reacted ruthlessly as Azerbaijan suffered the backlash. The MVP of the Cats’ maiden title success in Ljubljana  was simply too good. The forward came close to a triple double in what was an eye-popping performance efficiency valuation of 56 – helped my a sensational 15 of 16 from the floor.

CECILIA ZANDALASINI (Italy) – June 16, 2023

Game: Israel 68-88 Italy (FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 – Group Phase)
Statistics: 33 PTS, 75% FG,  7 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL – 39 EFF

This was one of, if not the best display that Zanadalasini has had in a senior national team vest and it helped Italy to a group phase win against co-hosts Israel at the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 in Tel Aviv. She was dominant in this first phase matchup, pouring in a massive 33 points, but also contributing impressively in other areas too. Although it would ultimately prove bitter-sweet, since Italy ultimately endured a premature exit from the tournament.

EMMA MEESSEMAN (Belgium) – June 22, 2023

Game: Belgium 93-53 Serbia  (FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 – Quarter-Finals)
Statistics: 15 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST, 5 STL, 2 BLK – 38 EFF

One of the magical stopping points on the road to taking that historical first ever FIBA Women’s EuroBasket title and scooping MVP, this incredible triple-double was yet another career highlight. It also cemented her status as one of the world’s leading players. The forward took Serbia’s crown away from them with this devastating Quarter-Finals display – an outing that will be remembered as one of the best that the illustrious competition has ever witnessed. 

YVONNE ANDERSON (Serbia) – February 12, 2023

Game: Bulgaria 76-102 Serbia (FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers)
Statistics: 29 PTS, 73% FG, 10 AST, 3 STL – 38 EFF 

Anderson showed yet again why she has been one of the best naturalized players anywhere in recent years as the playmaker put Bulgaria to the sword in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers. Her sensational double-double of 29 points and 10 assists for Serbia  was sensational and it led to her accumulating the joint-best performance efficiency valuation of the entire Qualifiers. 

ANETE STEINBERGA (Latvia) – February 12, 2023

Game: Sweden 65-71 Latvia (FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers)
Statistics: 37 PTS, 62% FG, 9 REB, 2 AST – 38 EFF 

This performance highlighted the attributes of one of the most experienced and quality national team leaders around. It was a record-breaking tally by Steinberga who set a new historical game high for Latvia in this last game of the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers.  She also did it in front of over 9000 people which was a record-breaking crowd for Sweden. The frontcourt ace silenced the home fans with that massive 37 points which was vital in a tight game. 

EVA LISEC  (Slovenia) – November 12, 2023

Game: Slovenia 78-63 Bulgaria (FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers)
Statistics: 28 PTS, 86% FG, 7 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL – 37 EFF 

Having not been a able to pull out a victory as co-hosts of FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023, this was the first game back in front of their own fans. Having lost their first outing of the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers as well, the pressure was on to get an overdue success and Lisec led the way. It was a towering performance from the center with a super all-around display, going 12 of 14 from the field and helping get some confidence back into the team. 

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