Aida Bakhos honored in France: 2018 Liga Mediterranean Cup

Aida Bakhos

TOULOUSE, France
2018 Liga Mediterranean Cup
6/15/2018

Chabibeh Sporting Club of the WLBL added national team star Aida Bakhos (178-G-86, college: Lamar) to their roster for the 2018 Liga Mediterranean Cup (France).

The 2018 Liga Mediterranean Cup was held in Toulouse Metropole Basket, France this summer. This European event showcased some of the best talent in the Mediterranean with two import teams allowed to join. Chabibeh head coach J.D. Barnes first order of business was signing the Lebanese legend.

"For me we needed a player like Aida", said Barnes. She has the ability to defend any player on the perimeter off of pick and rolls. Her professionalism and class also played a major role for me. I was very grateful that Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut allowed her to join us. I would say it paid off.

Coach Barnes judged correctly as Chabibeh claimed the 2018 Liga Mediterranean Cup championship. Bakhos was named Eurobasket.com All-Mediterranean Cup HM along with 1st Team All-Defensive honors. She would finish the event with an impressive average of 8 points, 7 rebounds and event best 2.6 steals. Bakhos standout game had to be versus local favorite Toulouse Metropole Basket. She sparked the early run of 8 points and 5 rebounds in the first period.

The Liga Mediterranean Cup will return to Toulouse Metropole Basket, France for the summer of 2019. The follow clubs have agreed to join the cup for 2019.

Basket Club Saint Paul Reze - France
Toulouse Metropole Basket - France
SG Bergishe Loewen - Germany
GIE Lady Matrix - USA

** Event will add 8 teams for 2019

"It was an honor to have a club from Lebanon this summer", said Toulouse Metropole Basket President Christophe Fourcade. The ladies preformed well and are true professionals. We look forward to working with more outside clubs in the future.

For more information on the Liga Mediterranean Cup please follow below

Eurobasket Awards: https://www.eurobasket.com/France/news/534599/Eurobasket.com-All-Mediterranean-Cup-Awards-2018
News: https://www.tmb-basket.com/reussite-pour-la-1ere-edition-de-la-mediterranean-cup-of-champions-a-toulouse/
Website: www.mcceuropebasket.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCOCEurope/