Centrobasket 2026 (Women)
2024 (2 year break)
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FIBA Centrobasket Women's Championship in Managua (Nicaragua) 2026
Tournament MVP: Imani McGee-Stafford
Top Scorer: Kiyomi McMiller (29.4)
FIBA Centrobasket Women's Championship in Managua (Nicaragua) 2026 Final: Puerto Rico - Mexico 82-68 MEX: Mayra Gil 5, Anisa Jeffries 4, Karina Esquer 15, Mariana Valenzuela 14, Alexia Lagunas 10, Destiny Pitts 12, Mariana Rodriguez 2, Loriette Maciel 6, Morelia Chavez 0, Ariadna Vidales 0, Erica Carr 0, Carolina Lucero 0 Standings 2026
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 Penn State  Puerto Rico clinch Gold, Dominican Republic earned Bronze Medal (Photo: FIBA)
 AmeriCup Centrobasket Qualifiers: Puerto Rico clinch Gold, Dominican Republic earned Bronze Medal-Jul 19, 2026
3rd PlaceU.S. Virgin Islands - Dominican Republic 69-102The Dominican Republic finished the tournament with the bronze medal after a dominant 102-69 victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands. Their offense was excellent throughout the game, shooting 62.8% from two-point range and 41.4% from deep while recording 28 assists. The Dominican Republic also applied constant defensive pressure, collecting 16 steals and forcing 28 turnovers. Esmery Martinez (188-F-2000, college: Arizona) led the winners with 20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, while Cesarina Capellan (178-SF-2003) added 18 points. Imani Tate (175-G/F-1995, college: Albany) produced 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the U.S. Virgin Islands. FINALMexico - Puerto Rico 68-82Puerto Rico were crowned champions after defeating Mexico 82-68 in the final. The difference came on the glass, where Puerto Rico held a commanding 42-26 advantage and collected 11 offensive rebounds, while also making 11 three-pointers at 42.3%. Jacqueline Benitez (178-G-1997, college: JMU) and Zaida Gonzalez (175-G-2003, college: Stony Brook) shared the scoring lead with 20 points each, combining for 7 three-pointers. McGee-Stafford Imani (201-C-1994, college: Texas) also played an important role inside with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks. Karina Esquer (170-F-2000) led Mexico with 15 points and 5 rebounds, but Mexico could not overcome Puerto Rico's size and efficient outside shooting. Latinbasket.com All-Centrobasket Womens Championship Awards 2026-Jul 21, 2026
 Imani McGee-Stafford, 31-year old Puerto Rican center was named the Most Valuable Player at the Centrobasket Womens Championship.
She plays For the Henan Phoenix In China And graduated from the Texas ten years ago.
McGee-Stafford received multiple other awards, was voted the Best Center and was selected to the First Team.
She showcased her talent by ranking second in rebounds per game with an average of over 11.
McGee-Stafford also averaged almost 12 points per game during the event.
She recorded double-doubles in 4 games during the event.
McGee-Stafford's 19 points against Dominican Republic were the most she scored at the tournament.
Among many awards she played in the final of the Arab Club Championship in 2024.
She was selected to the Latinbasket All-Puerto Rican Second Team in 2025.
McGee-Stafford was also selected to the Asia-Basket All-Lebanese League Third Team in 2025.
She was selected as the Asia-Basket All-Chinese League Honorable Mention in 2024.
Kiyomi McMiller, 19-year old Nicaraguan guard was selected as the Best Guard of Centrobasket Womens Championship.
She plays For the The Pennsylvania State University in the B10.
McMiller was also chosen to the First Team.
It is McMiller's second year in the Nicaraguan National Team.
Her exceptional play earned her the fourth spot in rebounds per game, boasting an impressive average of over 9.
McMiller led the Centrobasket in points per game with over 29.
She has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 3 games.
McMiller had double-doubles in 2 games during the event.
Her 36 points against Mexico were the most she scored at the tournament.
Despite McMiller's young age she had an impressive career.
She was selected to the Latinbasket All-FIBA Central American Championship First Team in 2025.
Anisha George, 28-year old Virgin Islander power forward was honored as the Best Forward at the Centrobasket Womens Championship.
She plays For the El Calor In Mexico And Is the University of North Texas alumna from 2020.
George was also named to the First Team.
She started playing in the Virgin Islander National Team 9 years ago.
George recorded 14 points and over 7 rebounds per game at the event.
Her 28 points against Puerto Rico were the most she scored at the tournament.
Among many awards George's team made it to the Puerto Rican League Semifinals in 2025.
She was selected to the Latinbasket All-Centrobasket First Team back in 2021.
George was also selected to the Latinbasket All-FIBA Centrobasket Championship Second Team in 2024.
She was selected to the Eurobasket All-Romanian League Third Team back in 2023.
Mariana Valenzuela, Mexican forward earned a spot in the First Team of Centrobasket Womens Championship.
She plays For the Seton Hall University in the BEC.
Valenzuela started playing in the Mexican National Team 4 years ago.
She also played for the Under 16 national team back in 2019.
Valenzuela logged over 13 points and almost 9 rebounds per game at the event.
She registered double-doubles in 2 games during the event.
Valenzuela's 16 points against Dominican Republic were the most she scored at the tournament.
Among many awards she was selected to the Latinbasket All-FIBA Central American Championship First Team in 2025.
Cesarina Capellan, Dominican small forward was voted to the First Team at the Centrobasket Womens Championship.
She plays For the Unicaja Mijas Malaga in Spain.
Capellan started playing in the Dominican National Team 5 years ago.
She also played for the Under 17 national team back in 2019.
Capellan orchestrated her way to the fifth spot in points per game, showcasing a dazzling average of 17.
She also averaged almost 5 rebounds per game at the event.
Capellan has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points during the event.
Her 22 points against Puerto Rico were the most she scored at the tournament.
Among many awards she was selected to the Latinbasket All-FIBA Centrobasket Championship First Team in 2024.
She was also selected to the Eurobasket All-Spanish LF2 Second Team as well as the All-FIBA AmeriCup Honorable Mention back in 2023.
Capellan was selected to the Eurobasket All-Spanish LF Challenge Third Team in 2025.
Most Valuable Player:  Imani McGee-Stafford (201-C-1994) of HenanBest Guard:  Kiyomi McMiller (5'8''-G-2006) of Penn StateBest Forward:  Anisha George (188-F/C-1998) of El CalorBest Center: Imani McGee-Stafford (201-C-1994) of HenanLatinbasket.com All-Centrobasket Womens Championship First Team 2026  McGee-Stafford  Valenzuela  Capellan  George McMiller Imani McGee-Stafford (201-C-1994) of Henan Mariana Valenzuela (6'2''-F-2003) of Seton Hall Cesarina Capellan (178-SF-2003) of Unicaja Anisha George (188-F/C-1998) of El Calor Kiyomi McMiller (5'8''-G-2006) of Penn StateLatinbasket.com All-Centrobasket Womens Championship Second Team 2026  Adams  Martinez  McDavid  Collins  Pitts Joy Adams (180-F-1993) of Gernika Esmery Martinez (188-F-2000) of Panteras Anaya McDavid (188-F-1999) of GUY NT Rhema Collins (6'2''-G-2005) of FIU Destiny Pitts (178-G-1999) of Fuerza Regia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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