Francisco lead Women’s MVP race
Jenny Francisco of Dream Team emerges as the top candidate for the APCRAA Basketball Tournament (ABT) 2017 season women’s division Most Valuable Player (MVP) race, as she tallied the highest average and total statistical points (SP) with two games remaining in their five-game series.
Francisco, who currently averages 17.5 points and 22 rebounds in two outings, earned a total of 106 SPs and an average of 53.00 SPs. Shana Santos and Casey Carrillo follows suit with 89 SPs and 83 SPs respectively.
Listed below are the top ten players in the Statistical Points category as of August 5:
| Player Name | Team Name | Total SP | Average SP |
| Francisco, Jennylyn | Dream Team (Black) | 106.00 | 53.00 |
| Santos, Shanalyn Joyce | Dream Team (Black) | 89.00 | 29.67 |
| Carrillo, Kay Christine | Dream Team (Black) | 83.00 | 27.67 |
| Dulay, Mareal Amleht | Dream Team (Black) | 79.00 | 26.33 |
| Taroma, Jaella Mae | Dream Team (Black) | 74.00 | 37.00 |
| Bustamante, Casey | Dream Team (Black) | 71.00 | 35.50 |
| Cambay, Marion Chloe | Rams (White) | 61.00 | 20.33 |
| Valdez, Krizia | Dream Team (Black) | 49.00 | 24.50 |
| Nasara, Raisa Fatima | Dream Team (Black) | 41.00 | 20.50 |
| Mabborang, Eunice Anne | Rams (White) | 37.00 | 12.33 |
Statistical points are computed as follows:
- 1 SP for every point scored, rebound, assist, steal and shot blocked.
- Deduction of 1 SP for every turnover, 5 SP for every technical or flagrant foul without ejection, and 15 SP for any technical or flagrant foul that results in an ejection.
- Additional 10 SP will be added for every game won wherein the player saw action
- Additional 15 SP will be added for every playoff game won wherein the player saw action
- Total SPs will then be divided for the total number of games the player saw action
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be determined at the conclusion of the tournament with the following criteria:
- 60% Average statistical points
- 40% ABT Committee votes
In addition, the following individual citations will be awarded at the end of the five-game series:
- Mythical 5
- Rookie of the year
- Defensive player of the year
- Most improved player