A Big Move: Abee Myers Transitions to Spain’s Avenida After Dominating Season with Ashdod
Departure from Ashdod
In a significant development in women’s basketball, Abee Myers, the standout guard from the American-Jewish community, is set to leave Maccabi Bnot Ashdod after a remarkable season where she led the team to a double championship. On Monday, Ashdod officially announced her departure, confirming her imminent move to Avenida, a team competing in the EuroLeague Women.
Impressive Performance
During her tenure in Israel, Myers delivered an outstanding performance, averaging 17.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. She showcased her shooting prowess by hitting 43.7% from beyond the arc and 46.2% from the field. Furthermore, her skills earned her an invitation to participate in the Israeli national team training sessions.
Myers recently completed her second season playing professionally outside the United States, following a successful stint with London Lions in the EuroCup and the Women’s England Championship last year, during which she was named the league’s MVP.
Career Highlights and Future Prospects
With the addition of this double title with Ashdod to her accolades, Myers has maintained an impressive track record in her international career. She was selected as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2023 WNBA draft, and she has represented her hometown of Washington in nine games in the premier league.
Avenida, based in Salamanca, Spain, is a decorated team with eight Spanish Championship titles, the most recent being in 2022. In the 2024/25 season, Avenida was eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs.
As Myers makes this transition, she becomes the second Israeli player to join the EuroLeague next season, following forward Daniel Reber, who has already signed with Olympiacos.
Conclusion
Abee Myers’ upcoming move to Avenida marks an important step in her career as she seeks to elevate her game in start of Europe’s top leagues. Her journey not only reflects her personal achievements but also highlights the growing presence of Israeli players on the international basketball stage.
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