Kazakhstan D1 round 14 best performance: Anastasiya Ilyasova (by Hoops Agents)

- February 14, 2025

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Anastasiya Ilyasova

International Center Anastasiya Ilyasova (185-C-1998) had a great game in the last round for Caspiy Aktau, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 14.
The 26-year old player was the main contributor (20 points, seven rebounds and two assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Irtysh (#5, 2-16) 63-58. Caspiy Aktau maintains the 4th position in Kazakhstan D1. Caspiy Aktau is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 9-11 record. Ilyasova has many years of experience at Caspiy Aktau, through which she has constantly improved. Anastasiya Ilyasova averages this season 9.5ppg and 6.6rpg.

The second best player in last round's games was young former international guard Anastassiya Alishauskayte-Lopatina (173-G-1988) of league's leader Astana Tigers-KazATU. Alishauskayte-Lopatina had a very good evening with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course she led Astana Tigers to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Turan (#3, 11-7) 79-48. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Astana Tigers consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. Her team belongs to top of the standings with 19-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Alishauskayte-Lopatina is well-known at Astana Tigers and is a proven leader in her second season with the team.

Third on the list of top players last round was another Astana Tigers' star - Ukrainian forward Ganna Rulyova (183-F/C-1986, agency: BIG). Rulyova showcased her all-around game by recording 14 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in the last round. She was another key player of Astana Tigers-KazATU, helping her team with a 73-48 easy win against #4 ranked Caspiy Aktau. Many experts and fans count Astana Tigers as a contender for championship title. Another victory and another confirmation that they may be right. Just look at their record: 19 victories and only one lost game. They are currently at the very top of the standings. Rulyova has a great season in Kazakhstan. After 15 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 12.9ppg (8th best), rebounds with 12.3rpg (#1 in league) and assists with 6.0apg (best passer).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Olga Aksenova (187-C/F-1996) of Okzhetpes - 6 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists
5. Kristina Goncharuk (175-G/F-2001) of Okzhetpes - 11 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists
6. Yekaterina Gammer (174-SG-2003) of Irtysh - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Oksana Bagmet (170-G-1996) of Turan - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Zalina Kurazova (185-F-1985) of Astana Tigers - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Palina Verabei (184-SF-2004) of Turan - 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
10. Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) of Caspiy Aktau - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 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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