What happened: The Alain Gilles trophy went to Gabby Williams for 2026, giving her France's top individual women's basketball honor for the year. The award caps a season in which Williams also served as captain of the national team.

Why it matters: The honor underlines Williams' place as one of the central figures in France's program heading into its next international window. It also extends the run of the same Gabby Williams who was named France captain for the FIBA Women's World Cup, tying leadership to another national accolade.

What to watch: The next marker is whether Williams adds more club or national-team honors before the 2026 calendar closes.