Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura Awards 2025

- June 7, 2025
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The standout point guard Martina Pereira earned the Player of the Year of the championship-winning Sportiva Italiana Valparaiso. She received multiple other awards, picked up the Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Domestic Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, Best Prospect of the Year, and was voted to the First Team, Domestic Players Team and Defensive Team. With Pereira's excellent performance, the Sportiva Italiana Valparaiso achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 8 to 2 in the regular season. Pereira's excellent performance assisted her team in beating the Puente Alto 2 to 0 in the final series. She was previously named the Finals MVP and selected to the Third Team back in 2023. Pereira's court vision was unparalleled as she secured the fourth spot in rebounds per game, delivering an average of almost 9. She also averaged 15 points per game in the league. Pereira has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 5 games on the year. Her 24 points against the Puente Alto were the most she scored in the 2025 season.
Akilah Bethel, American forward from the Colegio Los Leones Quilpe, was voted the Import Player of the Year at the Liga Nacional Femenina. She graduated from the Louisiana State nine years ago. Bethel collected multiple other honors, was selected as the Forward of the Year, and was chosen to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team. She was the Player of the Week honoree in the league. Bethel registered almost 18 points and 14 rebounds per game that season in the league. She has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 4 games on the year. Bethel's 26 points against the Puente Alto were the most she scored in the 2025 season. As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 7 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools. She won the Mexican League championship title in 2022.
Tatiana Gomez, 43-year old center from the CD Esc. Alemana Paillaco, was honored as the Center of the Year of Liga Nacional Femenina. She received multiple other awards, was named to the First Team and Domestic Players Team and Defensive Team. Gomez previously earned the Player of the Year, Center of the Year and voted to the First Team back in 2022 and 2023. Her consistent performance as a playmaker earned her the fifth ranked in points per game, showcasing average of over 17 and second in rebounds per game with an average of over 9. Gomez has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 7 games on the year. Her 34 points against the Puente Alto were the most she scored in the 2025 season.
Kwanza Murray, American guard from the Municipal Puente Alto, was selected to the First Team at the Liga Nacional Femenina. She is the Lincoln of Pennsylvania alumna from 2020. Murray collected multiple other honors, was chosen to the Imports Team and Defensive Team. With Murray's excellent performance, the Municipal Puente Alto achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 10 to 1 in the regular season. Her best performance made her team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by Sportiva Italiana Valparaiso 0 to 2. Murray logged almost 7 rebounds per game over the season in the league. She led the LNF in points per game with 22. Murray has totalled 8 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 5 games. She notched double-doubles in 3 games during the event. Murray's 44 points against CD Esc. Alemana Paillaco were the most she scored in the 2025 season. As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 7 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools. Among many awards she was selected to the CIAA Conference Player of the Year as well as the All-Americans Honorable Mention back in 2020. She was also selected to the Latinbasket All-Chilean Liga Femenina Clausura First Team in 2024. Murray was selected to the Eurobasket Czech Republic ZBL All-Imports Team in 2024.
Daniela Dublo, 36-year old Italian power forward from the CD Esc. Alemana Paillaco, was named to the First Team of Liga Nacional Femenina. She received multiple other awards, earned a spot in the Imports Team and Defensive Team. Dublo was previously voted to the First Team back in 2023. She averaged almost 14 points per game in the league. Dublo led the LNF in rebounds per game with over 14. She recorded double-doubles in 9 games at the event. Dublo's 19 points against Puerto Montt were the most she scored in the 2025 season. Among many awards she was selected to the Latinbasket All-Chilean Liga Femenina First Team between 2021 and 2024. She was also selected to the Latinbasket All-Chilean Liga Femenina Clausura Second Team back in 2022.
Player of the Year: Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
Finals MVP: Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
Defensive Player of the Year: Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
Domestic Player of the Year: Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
Import Player of the Year: USA Akilah Bethel (183-F-1993) of Los Leones
Guard of the Year: Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
Forward of the Year: USA Akilah Bethel (183-F-1993) of Los Leones
Center of the Year: Chile Tatiana Gomez (192-C-1981) of Alemana P.
Best Prospect of the Year: Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
Coach of the Year: Gianluca Pozo of Sportiva Ita.

Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura First Team 2025
Pereira
Bethel
Murray
Dublo
Gomez
First Team

Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
USA Akilah Bethel (183-F-1993) of Los Leones
USA Kwanza Murray (170-G-1996) of Puente Alto
Italy Daniela Dublo (184-PF-1988) of Alemana P.
Chile Tatiana Gomez (192-C-1981) of Alemana P.

Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura Second Team 2025
Ovalle
Walker
Compton
McKenzie
Perez
Second Team

Chile Fernanda Ovalle (178-G-2003) of Puente Alto
USA Keiunna Walker (168-G-2000) of Los Leones
USA Jade Compton (178-F) of Univ.Concepcion
USA Ionna McKenzie (188-C-1996) of Los Leones
Chile Catalina Perez (195-F-1997) of Sportiva Ita.

Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura Third Team 2025
Raviolo
Martinez
Carosio
Cousino
Gonzalez
Third Team

Argentina Laila Raviolo (180-G-2000) of Sportiva Ita.
Colombia Mabel Martinez (180-F-1986) of Puente Alto
Italy Regina Carosio (165-PG-1986) of Puerto Montt
Chile Barbara Cousino (178-F-1996) of Univ.Concepcion
Chile Isabel Gonzalez (190-C-1998) of Puerto Montt

Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura Honorable Mention 2025
Gipson
Fernandez
Suarez
Cardenas
Garcia
Azocar
Diaz
Abuyeres
Honorable Mention

USA Chelsey Gipson (170-G-1999) of Alemana P.
Argentina Valeria Fernandez (165-G-1998) of Alemana P.
Argentina Camila Suarez (178-SG-2000) of Univ.Concepcion
Chile Constanza Cardenas (185-F-1998) of Univ.Concepcion
Chile Thiare Garcia (179-G/F-2000) of Sportiva Ita.
Chile Catalina Azocar (C-1997) of Puerto Montt
Chile Renata Diaz (PF-2002) of Sportiva Ita.
Chile Catalina Abuyeres (182-C-1997) of Puente Alto

Latinbasket.com Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura All-Domestic Players Team 2025
Pereira
Ovalle
Gomez
Perez
Cousino
All-Domestic Players Team

Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
Chile Fernanda Ovalle (178-G-2003) of Puente Alto
Chile Tatiana Gomez (192-C-1981) of Alemana P.
Chile Catalina Perez (195-F-1997) of Sportiva Ita.
Chile Barbara Cousino (178-F-1996) of Univ.Concepcion

Latinbasket.com Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura All-Imports Team 2025
Bethel
Murray
Dublo
Walker
McKenzie
All-Imports Team

USA Akilah Bethel (183-F-1993) of Los Leones
USA Kwanza Murray (170-G-1996) of Puente Alto
Italy Daniela Dublo (184-PF-1988) of Alemana P.
USA Keiunna Walker (168-G-2000) of Los Leones
USA Ionna McKenzie (188-C-1996) of Los Leones

Latinbasket.com Chilean Liga Femenina Apertura All-Defensive Team 2025
Pereira
Bethel
Dublo
Murray
Gomez
All-Defensive Team

Chile Martina Pereira (166-PG-2005) of Sportiva Ita.
USA Akilah Bethel (183-F-1993) of Los Leones
Italy Daniela Dublo (184-PF-1988) of Alemana P.
USA Kwanza Murray (170-G-1996) of Puente Alto
Chile Tatiana Gomez (192-C-1981) of Alemana P.

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