The WEABL (Women’s Elite Academy Basketball League) is the premier female junior basketball competition in the UK, featuring top under 19 programmes. Lina Asobirionwu, one of Loreto Sixth Form College’s players has been awarded Player of the week by League officials. Lina is in top form currently. You can see her secure 32 points, 21 rebounds and 7 steals for Loreto in a recent game by following the video link here.

Head Coach Aurimas Ollie Verbukas added:

“She is not just a good basketball player, but also a good character on and off the floor. I am and all the team and are very proud of her and this reward is more than deserved.”

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