Ibarra number one in Paraguay LNBF for round 2 (by Hoops Agents)

- May 5, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Ximena Ibarra

Ximena Ibarra

International Guard Ximena Ibarra (172-G-2001) put on an amazing game in the last round for top-ranked Felix Perez Cardozo Asuncion, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 2.
The 24-year old player was the main contributor (17 points, eight rebounds) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Olimpia (#2, 1-1) 70-59. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Felix Perez to consolidate first place in the Paraguayan LNBF. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Felix Perez won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Ibarra has many years of experience at Felix Perez, through which she has constantly improved. Ximena Ibarra has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (2nd best: 15.0ppg), rebounds (5th best: 7.5rpg) and averages impressive 64.3% FGP and 57.1% from behind 3-point line.

The second best player in last round's games was another Felix Perez's star - young Sofia Gomez (180-C-2008). Gomez had a very good evening with 7 points and 8 rebounds. Of course Felix Perez Cardozo Asuncion cruised to a 70-59 relatively comfortable win over Olimpia (1-1). Her team has extremely good start of the season. They won both games so far. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Gomez is well-known at Felix Perez and together with Ximena Ibarra are proven team's leaders.

Third on the list of top players last round was another Felix Perez's star - center Bethsaida Ferreira (176-C-2008). Ferreira scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. She was another key player of Felix Perez Cardozo Asuncion, helping her team with a 70-59 win against #2 ranked Olimpia in a game of the week. Felix Perez has a very good start of the season. But there were just 2 games played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Ferreira also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. Ferreira has a very solid season. In 2 games in Paraguay she scored 9.0ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Paula Montanez) of Olimpia - 13 points and 6 rebounds
5. Agatha Mineiro (164-F-2008) of Olimpia - 3 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Sofia Villasboa) of Olimpia - 16 points and 9 rebounds
7. Giulianna Dose (175-F-2004) of Olimpia - 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Paloma Niz (175-F-1999) of Felix Perez - 5 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
9. Manuela Ramirez (175-PF-2002) of Olimpia - 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
10. Giovana Gonzalez (165-G-2008) of Felix Perez - 3 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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Tags : XIMENA IBARRA, FELIX PEREZ CARDOZO ASUNCION, PARAGUAYAN BASKETBALL,