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Jean Montero Wins Record Third Consecutive ACB Best Young Player Award

The 21-year-old Dominican guard dominated voting and capped his final eligible season with standout performances for Valencia Basket.

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Overview

  • Jean Montero was named the ACB Best Young Player for the 2024-25 season, becoming the first player in league history to win the award three consecutive times.
  • Montero secured 84.6% of the total votes, significantly outpacing runner-up Mario Saint-Supery and third-place Sergio de Larrea.
  • He delivered exceptional statistics this season, ranking second in valuation (18.6), fifth in scoring (15.4 points per game), and fourth in assists (4.9 per game) over 31 rounds.
  • Montero earned MVP honors for March and for rounds 23 and 29, highlighting his consistent impact on the court.
  • This season marked Montero's final year of eligibility for the award, and he was also selected for the Best Young Five alongside teammate Sergio de Larrea.