ZVVZ USK Praha Crowned EuroLeague Women Champions in Inaugural Final Six

ZVVZ USK Praha secured the EuroLeague Women championship at the inaugural Final Six tournament held in Zaragoza, Spain, on April 13, 2025. The Czech side defeated CIMSA CBK Mersin 66-53 in the title-decider, claiming their second EuroLeague Women title a decade after their first victory.

A Historic Victory for Praha

The triumph marks a fairytale ending to the coaching career of Natália Hejková, who secured her sixth EuroLeague Women title before her retirement. Praha’s journey to the championship included a Quarter-Final win against Beretta Famila Schio and a Semi-Final victory over back-to-back champions Fenerbahçe Opet.

Brionna Jones Named Final Six MVP

ZVVZ USK Praha center Brionna Jones was awarded the Final Six MVP, presented by Azulmarino. She averaged 19.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.3 steals across three games, achieving an efficiency of 24.7. Jones also led the Final Six All-Star Five, presented by Iberia, joined by teammates Valeriane Ayayi and Ezi Magbegor, along with Natasha Howard from CBK Mersin and Gabby Williams from Fenerbahçe Opet.

2025 EuroLeague Women Final Six Details

The 2025 EuroLeague Women Final Six, the 67th season of Europe’s premier club basketball tournament and the 28th edition since being rebranded as the EuroLeague Women, took place from April 9-13, 2025, at the Pabellón Príncipe Felipe in Zaragoza, Spain. This marked the first time the Final Six format was adopted. Sponsors for the event included Azulmarino, DAZN, Silbö, Iberia, and Endesa.

Final Standings

• Champions: ZVVZ USK Praha (2nd title)
• Runners-up: CBK Mersin
• Third Place: Fenerbahçe Opet
• Fourth Place: Valencia Basket

Looking Ahead

Zaragoza is scheduled to host the EuroLeague Women Final Six for the next three seasons, solidifying its position as a key location for European women’s basketball. The success of the inaugural Final Six format suggests a promising future for the competition.

Source: FIBA.basketball, Wikipedia