Sports Central in this third episode looked at the EuroCup Women all-time leaders and it's time to see who has been doing well than others. With points and rebounds already covered previously, it's time to check out the assists category.
Starting from the least as we uncover their ranking:
5. Elena BERSENEVA - 283 assists
Birth Date: September
19, 1980
Nationality: RUS
Height: 1.72m (5ft 7in)
EuroCup Women Clubs:
Nadezhda (RUS)
Games Played: 56
Statistics: 6.1 PTS, 3.9 REB, 5.1 AST, 1.6 STL
With a EuroLeague Women winners' medal already in her collection from the time she spent at UMMC Ekaterinburg where she helped the Russian giants take their first title in the competition, Berseneva transferred her playmaking talents into EuroCup Women. She only played with Nadezhda and the supporters in Orenburg watched her shine with more than 5 assists per game which catapulted her into the all-time top five.
Birth Date: February 29,
1984
Nationality: ESP
Height: 1.74m (5ft 9in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Perfumerias Avenida (ESP);
WBC Dynamo (RUS); Kayseri Kaskispor (TUR); Spar Citylift Girona (ESP)
Games Played: 75
Statistics: 8.1 PTS, 3.4 REB, 4.1 AST, 2.1 STL
Martinez showed her quality at a range of different EuroCup Women clubs, with the highlight coming in 2007 when she won the title with WBC Dynamo. The Spanish guard also played in a Final with Kayseri, and in addition to court time in EuroLeague Women and the WNBA, she can lay claim to being a double Olympian with Spain. She also played in three FIBA Women's World Cups, including 2014 when Spain made history by reaching the title game. Martinez has also stepped out at several editions of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket.
Birth Date: April 20, 1980
Nationality: FRA
Height: 1.61m (5ft 6in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: USO Mondeville (FRA);
Nantes Reze (FRA)
Games Played: 57
Statistics: 8.3 PTS, 3.4 REB, 5.8 AST, 1.7 STL
It's not only third spot in this all-time list which is impressive, but also the fact that Aubert handed out a near six assists per game, which represents some great work. The French star was awesome in her consistency during her playing career, always contributing across the board in different facets of the game, with her smarts and knowledge recently being utilized in coaching. Internationally, she had the thrill of representing France at the 2005 FIBA Women's EuroBasket.
Birth Date: February 22, 1986
Nationality: TUR
Height: 1.72m (5ft 8in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Botas (TUR); Galatasaray
(TUR)
Games Played: 73
Statistics: 8.6 PTS, 4.6 REB, 5.6 AST, 2.6 STL
Alben is an absolute legend at Galatasaray where she has played almost all her career. Despite having recently opted to depart, she remains worshiped by the fans who revere her for being instrumental in delivering two EuroCup Women titles (2009 and 2018) and also making history in 2014 when they become the first Turkish club to take the coveted silverware in EuroLeague Women. Also a hugely popular figure because of her work with the Turkey national team, she has been central to their first FIBA Women's EuroBasket Final appearance in 2011, a first ever Olympics appearance in 2012 which was followed up by appearing in Rio four years later, as well as two FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup appearances.
Birth Date: January 13,
1979
Nationality: TUR
Height: 1.71m (5ft 7in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Fenerbahce (TUR); Besiktas
(TUR); Botas (TUR); Istanbul Universitesi BGD (TUR); Adana Aski (TUR); Agu Spor
(TUR); Orman Genclik (TUR)
Games Played: 112
Statistics: 5.3 PTS, 3.2 REB, 6.1 AST, 1.7 STL
Even if she has not managed to win this competition, Kartaltepe is deservedly at the top of the all-time chart because of her talent and stunning longevity. She has a staggering career of more than two decades on her resume and has handed out more than 6 assists per game in EuroCup Women which is amazing. She has also represented Turkey at four editions of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket and proudly stepped out in London at the 2012 Olympics for her country's debut at the prestigious event.
Assists
Birth Date: October 1, 1985
Nationality: RUS
Height: 1.92m (6ft 4in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Dynamo Kursk (RUS); WBC
Dynamo (RUS); Spartak M.O Noginsk (RUS); MBA Moscow (RUS)
Games Played: 73
Statistics: 9.5 PTS, 7.5 REB, 1.7 AST
She may now be a veteran player, but the strength and consistency of the Russian frontcourt star has still been growing of late and is highlighted by the fact that for the past couple of seasons she has been the leading rebounder for MBA Moscow. That has helped to catapult her into this all-time five list, while also impressive is that she has been one of the most efficient players too. Prior to that, she used her skills to good effect with other Russian clubs, including Dynamo Kursk, WBC Dynamo and Spartak Noginsk.
Birth Date: August 23, 1981
Nationality: UKR
Height: 2.00m (6ft 7in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Kozachka Zalk-Zaporozhye
(UKR); Dynamo Kursk (RUS); Arvi Marijampole (LTU); Samsun (TUR); Olimpia (BLR)
Games Played: 74
Statistics: 9.0 PTS, 8.6 REB, 1.8 BLK
A constant menace to her opponents in the paint and a machine when it comes to cleaning up on the glass, the towering Alyoshkina has always been a pivotal figure for each clubs she has represented. The center has also shown her value on the international stage and featured in three editions of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket Final Round for Ukraine.
Birth Date: August 1, 1983
Nationality: FRA
Height: 1.85m (6ft 0in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Tarbes GB (FRA); USO
Mondeville (FRA); BLMA (FRA); Nantes Reze (FRA); Basket Landes (FRA)
Games Played: 92
Statistics: 8.2 PTS, 7.4 REB, 2.4 AST, 1.3 STL
The fact Bonnan is the most undersized player in the top five underlines her fierce competitive edge and how she always plays way above her own height. Starring with a string of French clubs in the competition, she was always making a positive noise and this tough performer could have went even further at international level - had she not been in a queue behind a seriously stacked French frontcourt rotation. She did make the cut for the FIBA Women's EuroBasket in 2011 and was rewarded with a bronze medal.
Birth Date: March 20, 1980
Nationality: USA
Height: 1.96m (6ft 5in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Ramat Hasharon (ISR); WBC
Dynamo (RUS); Lavezzini Parma (ITA); Dynamo Kursk (RUS); Adana Botas (TUR);
Mersin (TUR)
Games Played: 83
Statistics: 14.7 PTS, 9.8 REB, 1.9 AST,
The powerful American could possibly lay claim to being the most consistent performer in the history of EuroCup Women. That's because after being locked firmly in second place for points, she finds herself in the same position when it comes to rebounds. A champion with Dynamo Kursk in 2012, Snow was not just about power and physicality - her accomplishment with these numbers could be considered a true tour de force.
Birth Date: September 21, 1987
Nationality: USA
Height: 1.90m (6ft 2in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Botas (TUR); Mersin (TUR);
Istanbul Universitesi BGD (TUR); Hatay (TUR); Orman Genclik (TUR)
Games Played: 71
Statistics: 15.6 PTS, 13.7 REB, 1.5 AST
Perhaps we might have to call it a draw when it comes to whether Snow and Paris are the most consistent and effective performers. The latter was indeed squeezed out by her rival into third place for scoring, but has dominated on the glass to streak away and seal the top spot in this rebounding chart. Her jaw-dropping career double-double of almost 16 points and 14 boards per game is truly breathtaking.
Birth Date: April 27,
1980
Nationality: LAT
Height: 1.81m (5ft 11in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Ramat Hasharon (ISR);
Tarbes Gespe Bigorre (FRA); BLMA (FRA); Dynamo Kursk (RUS); Nantes Reze (FRA);
Basket Landes (FRA); TTT Riga (LAT)
Games Played: 87
Statistics: 11.5 PTS, 5.3 REB, 2.3 AST, 1.8 STL
A legend of Latvian basketball and one of Europe's premier performers for more than 15 years, Basko-Melnbarde only recently retired. It brought the end to a stellar career at both club and international level, with the do-it-all star being crowned EuroCup Women champion in 2012 with Dynamo Kursk, while representing her nation at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing as well as the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and a stunning seven editions of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket.
Birth Date: July 19, 1985
Nationality: RUS
Height: 1.94m (6ft 4in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Nadezhda (RUS); WBC Dynamo
(RUS); Hatay (TUR); Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (ESP); Umea Udominate (SWE); Botas
(TUR)
Games Played: 72
Statistics: 15.1 PTS, 6.8 REB, 1.6 BLK
A veteran of the competition, Bas has no fewer than nine seasons in the competition under her belt. Highly competitive and able to put points on the board thanks to her extended shooting range, the forward is perhaps one of the most underrated and under-recognized stars of the modern era. After all, she is a double Olympian, winning a bronze medal in 2008. She also played at five different FIBA Women's EuroBasket Final Round tournaments with Russia - including a memorable gold in 2011, plus silver medals in both 2005 and 2009.
Birth Date: September 21, 1987
Nationality: USA
Height: 1.90m (6ft 2in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Botas (TUR); Mersin (TUR);
Istanbul Universitesi BGD (TUR); Hatay (TUR); Orman Genclik (TUR)
Games Played: 71
Statistics: 15.6 PTS, 13.7 REB, 1.5 AST
The powerhouse center has been dominant in this competition from the moment she took to the floor and debuted with Botas. She has been unstoppable in the paint and it has not only been the sheer number of points she has scored to make the all-time top three, but also the fact that she has done it with a brilliant points per game average - as part of a spectacular career double-double in the tournament.
Birth Date: March 20, 1980
Nationality: USA
Height: 1.96m (6ft 5in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Ramat Hasharon (ISR); WBC
Dynamo (RUS); Lavezzini Parma (ITA); Dynamo Kursk (RUS); Adana Botas (TUR);
Mersin (TUR)
Games Played: 83
Statistics: 14.7 PTS, 9.8 REB, 1.9 AST,
Snow is a strong and commanding in the paint, she was a relentless machine at times, with her quality demonstrated not only by this second spot in the chart, but also by the fact she only just missed out on averaging a double-double during her storied EuroCup Women career. A particular high point for Snow came when she picked up a winners' medal with Dynamo Kursk in 2012.
Birth Date: April 1, 1985
Nationality: ISR
Height: 1.75m (5ft 9in)
EuroCup Women Clubs: Elitzur Ramla (ISR);
Besiktas (ISR); Municipal Targoviste (ROU); Dynamo Kursk (RUS); Maccabi Bnot
(ISR)
Games Played: 80
Statistics: 15.7 PTS, 2.8 REB, 2.4 AST, 2.1 STL
Doron is a scoring machine whenever she is wearing an Israel national team vest or for one of five different EuroCup Women clubs. She was a constant threat whenever she was on the floor. A nightmare for the opposing defense, the guard was prolific and proudly takes top spot in the all-time list. She was proudly crowned champion of the competition while standing out for Elitzur Ramla in 2011 - the only time an Israeli club has ever won the title.
