December 2024 saw stellar performances across the BOV basketball leagues, with Piotr Stelmach, Kennedi Williams, and Alessio Trapani claiming the coveted Player of the Month awards for their outstanding contributions on the court.
Malta Basketball reviews the winners’ contributions across December…
Valletta’s Polish import Stelmach, who joined the Capital club over the summer from Athleta, delivered a jaw-dropping performance in Valletta’s 139–118 victory over Tigers BT in the BOV Division One, racking up an astonishing 56 points, including seven three-pointers. His December statistics were equally impressive, averaging 28.80 points per game across five games and assisting 3.4 scores while clocking an average of 38.56 minutes per game. The point guard also dominated the boards, boasting 10.75 rebounds per game this season. A former Polish Championship and Cup winner, Stelmach’s leadership and consistency are key factors in the Citizens’ campaign which sees them challenging for a playoff spot for the first time in their history.
In the MAPFRE MSV Life Women’s League, Kennedi Williams of Athleta stood out with her incredible scoring and defensive prowess. The 5’8 shooting guard from Douglasville, Georgia, who joined the league rookies over the summer, led the league with 71 points across three games, averaging 23.67 points per game in December. Her accuracy at the free-throw line was remarkable, converting at 82% efficiency. Williams also shone defensively, leading the league with an average of 5.22 steals and 9.3 rebounds per game, alongside an impressive 4.44 assists per game, making her an all-around asset for Athleta.
The spotlight in the BOV Amateur League was on Malta junior national team guard, Alessio Trapani, whose consistency earned him the Player of the Month accolade. Over three games, Trapani scored 58 points, including 11 three-pointers, while averaging 33.51 minutes on the court per game. His contributions underline his potential as one of Malta’s most promising young players.
The three winners were presented with custom trophies by Ernest Agius, Chief Operations Officer at Bank of Valletta, during a ceremony that highlighted the bank’s long-standing commitment to Maltese sport.
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