The Villeurbanne qualifying tournament proved to be a resounding success for the French women’s national team. Facing strong opponents such as Nigeria and Germany, Les Bleues demonstrated clear superiority, notably thanks to the exceptional performance of Janelle Salaün, who was named the competition’s Most Valuable Player.
The Prague forward delivered impressive statistics over the three matches, averaging 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, with remarkable efficiency, sinking 19 out of 24 shots. This precision inspired the entire team, as Les Bleues showcased a formidable 43% success rate from beyond the arc throughout the tournament.
Marine Johannès Among the Tournament’s Top Five Players
In the game against South Korea, Marine Johannès shone brightly, scoring 24 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists in Salaün’s absence. This outstanding display earned the Galatasaray guard a spot in the tournament’s All-Star Five, alongside Korea’s Leeseul Kang, Germany’s Frieda Buhner, and Nigeria’s Victoria Macauley.
