U17 World Cup

[From Canada]

Awa Fam Thiam (2006) vs Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre (30 - 1 - 2022)

FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2022

The official website of the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2022. Competition schedule, results, stats, teams and players profile, news, games highlights, photos, videos and event guide.

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Hello to all. This is the second time i write to you, as for the first one it is a text that has been translated by a software. Today i want to tell you about a player of the U17 team os Spain that should be watched during the next U17 World Cup starting on july 9 in Hungary. This is Awa Fam Thiam, a 6'4'' Power Forward who just turned 16. She play for Valencia Basket and last fall, she joined the senior team of the place at the age of 15 years 5 months and 15 days, which is a record of precocity for the Spanish league.

She is ranked first in the 2024 class by WorldWideHoops, followed by Toby Fournier. Two short videos are attached, the first one with her age group team a year ago and the second one with the senior team of Valencia from last february first. In both videos we can see that she is a good ball handler, a goog passer, she also has good footwork and is already skilled with her back to the basket, the only thing we don't see is her ability to make outside shots. I don't know if UCONN can attract such a player, but obviously she would be an asset.

Also attached, four tall players (6'4'' or taller) to watch out for in the tournament and the FIBA website of the U17 world Cup which starts in eight days. As you can see in the promotional video of Awa Fam is with music and writing in english. If Geno is present it is possible that he needs an interpreter for French and Spanish, Lou may have to accompany him.

 

[Bone Dog]

She is big, strong and quick. And she blocks shots like Bill Russell -- no big swat, just a tap so she can grab the ball. That's takes a lot of self-control. Still, the question is whether she's coachable in respect to other dimensions of her game. She clearly likes to run, and she likes to dribble the ball up the court. I suspect in US D1 ball, if the guards didn't just pick her pocket at half court, she'd get called for traveling... A LOT. Also, she shuffles her feet on almost every post move. And she fouls a lot by US standards. Nika complains bitterly about this same thing. Anyway, none of this is a disaster in a 16 year old. But it underlines how much she needs coaching. If she can't accept coaching, she's no use to us.

 

[oldude]

If she’s from Spain, you can be sure that Geno’s golfing buddy from USF is recruiting her hard.

 

[donalddoowop]

If she’s from Spain, you can be sure that Geno’s golfing buddy from USF is recruiting her hard.

I don't know what you think but, I think UConn should take a look at her and the 6'6" player from Spain.

 

[BobbyJ]

First things I notice are the ones you can't teach 6-4 kids. Athleticism, lateral quickness and mobility, good quick hands, ball pursuit, and a real motor. I'd be all over her yesterday.

 

[Huskee11]

I don`t know when the Boneyard was elevated to the status of being Geno`s Screening Committee.

But, we can all agree - it`s about time!

 

[ochoopsfan]

There is a preview tournament being played today tomorrow and Tuesday in Salamanca Spain. USA- France- Spain and Australia are involved.
USA vs France on right now late in 1st qtr USA up 19-11 over France.
Spain vs Australia to follow.

It can be viewed no charge(registration required) on Spains Feb TV site.

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[From Canada]

There is a preview tournament being played today tomorrow and Tuesday in Salamanca Spain. USA- France- Spain and Australia are involved.
USA vs France on right now late in 1st qtr USA up 19-11 over France.
Spain vs Australia to follow.

It can be viewed no charge(registration required) on Spains Feb TV site.

CanalFEB - Inicio

Canalfeb.tv es la Web oficial de TV para ver las competiciones de la Federación Española de Baloncesto.

canalfeb.tv

Final score yesterday.

 

[cancontent]

Final score yesterday.

Sensing a theme in the attachment of the players you've included.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Day 2 at the half, USA ahead of Australia 51-27

 

[ochoopsfan]

Friendly tournament in Salamanca Spain

 

[ochoopsfan]

The girl from Spain that impressed me. #4

I translated the tweet as follows:

Her name is Iyana Martín, she is 16 years old and when she sat down, eliminated due to fouls, all of Würzburg was unanimous: MVP, MVP, MVP Without a doubt the player of the tournament #U17F Beautiful to see her get excited at that verdict from the stands