Chima Moneke announced as the Basketball Champions League MVP / News - Basketnews.com

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With the Basketball Champions League's final around the corner, the league has announced the winners of its annual awards.

Chima Moneke

Team:Sacramento KingsPosition:PFAge:27Height:198 cmWeight:101 kgBirth place:Abuja, NigeriaProfileNewsStatistics

The most prestigious trophy was claimed by Chima Moneke from BAXI Manresa who captured the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The forward averaged 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists for the Spanish club during the season for 15.3 PIR so far.

The coach of the Manresa team, Pedro Martinez, has also been named the Coach of the Season.

Moneke-led Manresa have reached the championship final where they will meet Lenovo Tenerife. Moneke also made the All-BCL First-Team, or the Star Lineup of the Season as it is officially called.

The First-Team of the tournament consists of Joe Ragland (Hapoel Holon), Jonah Radebaugh (MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg), Chris Johnson (Hapoel Holon), Moneke, and Giorgi Shermadini (Lenovo Tenerife).

Giordano Bortolani has been selected as the Best Young Player of the tournament. He averaged 14.7 points and 2.7 rebounds for 13 PIR for NutriBullet Treviso during this season.

The Basketball Champions League final between BAXI Manresa and Lenovo Tenerife is scheduled to take place at 20:00 CET on Sunday.

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