At just 21 years old, the question arises: is Leila Lacan already among the world’s elite point guards? Following the conclusion of her season with a French Championship title for Basket Landes this past weekend, this query becomes even more pertinent. This season, in addition to an exceptional collective performance, Lacan secured no fewer than seven major individual awards.
Firstly, three of these accolades were earned in the La Boulangère Wonderligue. Not only was she named to the competition’s All-Star Five alongside her teammate Murjanatu Musa, but she was also voted the league’s regular season MVP and the Finals MVP, with her team emerging victorious against Bourges.
Continuing on the national stage, the French international star also claimed the MVP trophy for the French Cup Final, where Basket Landes once again triumphed over ESBVA with a score of 77-65. In the Euroleague, Lacan was honored as the January MVP, the Best Young Player of the season, and was included in the competition’s All-First Team.
Departing Mont-de-Marsan with Five Teammates
This remarkable farewell tour will mark Lacan’s departure from Basket Landes. According to Sud-Ouest, she will not be returning to the club after her WNBA season. It is also reported that Myriam Djekoundade, Julie Wojta, Yohana Ewodo, and Louise Bussière are expected to leave the team as well.
English Translation:
At 21 years old, is Leila Lacan already one of the best point guards in the world? After the conclusion of her season with the French Championship title for Basket Landes this past weekend, the question arises more than ever. This season, in addition to an exceptional collective record, she has earned no fewer than seven major individual awards.
First, three of these were garnered in the La Boulangère Wonderligue. Named to the competition’s All-Star Five alongside her teammate Murjanatu Musa, she was also elected the league’s regular season MVP, as well as the Finals MVP, with her team winning against Bourges.
Still on the national scene, the French international won the MVP trophy for the French Cup Final, where Basket Landes had also triumphed over ESBVA (77-65). In the Euroleague, she was chosen as the January MVP, the Best Young Player of the season, and was part of the competition’s All-First Team.
She Leaves Mont-de-Marsan with Five Teammates
A true valedictory performance that will serve as a farewell for the international point guard. According to Sud-Ouest, she will not return to Basket Landes after her WNBA season. Myriam Djekoundade, Julie Wojta, Yohana Ewodo, and Louise Bussière are also expected to depart.
