Georgian naturalized American point guard Michael Dixon has been voted MVP of the 2nd edition of the Basketball Africa League. The US Monastir player succeeds Walter Hodge, winner of the trophy in 2021 with Zamalek.
Born in Kansas City, Michael Dixon carried US Monastir throughout this second season. At 31 years old, he averaged 16.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists in 21 minutes per game. He confirmed his statistics this Saturday in the final against Petro Luanda. The Georgian scored 21 points and dished out 6 assists in 34 minutes of play.
Michael Dixon averaged 21.3 points per game during the playoffs. At 6'4" and 86 kg, he also contributes on the defensive end. He defended on Morais in the third quarter. Receiving his trophy from BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall, he said: "It's a team effort. I am happy to have contributed to the team's success. We defended well and played as a team. We didn't let up throughout the game. He succeeds Walter Hodge, Zamalek's leader in 2021.
BAL 2022 Awards
BAL Championship Trophy: US Monastir
Hakeem Olajuwon MVP Award: Michael Andre Dixon (US Monastir)
Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player: Ater James Majok (US Monastir)
Scoring Champion: Terrel De Stoglin (AS Salé, 30.8 pts average)
BAL Coach of the Year : Jose Neto (Petro Luanda)
All-BAL defensive Team: Childe Dunda (Petro Luanda), Jean Jacques Nshobozbabyosenumukiza (REG), Aboubacar Gakou (Petro Luanda), Brice Dias (FAP), Ater James Majok (Monastir)
All-BAL First Team: Edgar Sosa (Zamalek), Terrel De Stoglin (AS Salé), Carlos Morais (Petro Luanda), Radhouane Slimane (US Monastir)
Manute Bol Sportsmanship player: Anas Mahmoud (Zamalek)
