{"id":236636,"date":"2025-05-29T06:19:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=236636"},"modified":"2025-05-29T08:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:02:12","slug":"jean-montero-is-a-star-in-spanish-basketball-he-has-been-named-to-liga-endesas-best-five","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2025\/05\/29\/jean-montero-is-a-star-in-spanish-basketball-he-has-been-named-to-liga-endesas-best-five\/","title":{"rendered":"Jean Montero is a star in Spanish basketball, he has been named to Liga Endesa’s Best Five"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dominican Republic’s rising national basketball team player, Jean Montero has earned a coveted spot on
Spain’s Liga Endesa’s 2024-25 Best Five, solidifying his position as one of European basketball’s most promising talents. At just 20 years old, Montero has spearheaded Valencia Basket’s impressive campaign, boasting an average efficiency rating of 19.2 per game, the second-highest in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European sports media reports that Montero’s inclusion in the elite quintet underscores not only his individual star player level but also his remarkable maturity and leadership in his inaugural season with Valencia Basket. His ability to positively influence team performance has been a key factor in the team’s success, guiding their offense and propelling them to a strong league standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montero previously has been honored as the Liga Endesa’s Best Young Player for three consecutive seasons, showcasing his consistent progression and significant impact on the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montero joins a formidable lineup in the Liga Endesa’s 2024-25 Best Five:
\u2022 Marcelinho Huertas (La Laguna Tenerife): At 42, the veteran point guard earns his fifth selection to the ideal quintet, leading the league in assists with 7.2 per game.
\u2022 Jean Montero (Valencia Basket): The league’s second-most efficient player, averaging 19.2.
\u2022 Mario Hezonja (Real Madrid): In his sixth season, Hezonja makes his first appearance in the Best Five, ranking as the league’s 12th-highest scorer.
\u2022 Derrick Alston Jr. (BAXI Manresa): The league’s second-leading scorer, netting 16.9 points per game.
\u2022 Ante Tomic (Joventut Badalona): With 598 games under his belt, Tomic remains a dominant force in the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans in the Dominican Republic can watch Jean Montero and all the Liga Endesa action on CDN Deportes, Channel 37 on Claro TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in Spanish:
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29 May 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dominican Republic’s rising national basketball team player, Jean Montero has earned a coveted spot on Spain’s Liga Endesa’s 2024-25 Best Five, solidifying his position as one of European basketball’s most promising talents. At just 20 years old, Montero has spearheaded Valencia Basket’s impressive campaign, boasting an average efficiency rating of 19.2 per game, the second-highest … <\/p>\n

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