Real Madrid forward Mario Hezonja has been recognized as the Liga ACB Player of the Month for January, the league announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old Croatian international averaged 23 points,4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over four games, leading Real Madrid to a 3-1 record during the period. This marks Hezonja’s first time receiving the monthly honor in the highly competitive Spanish league, where he currently ranks among the league leaders in scoring.
Mario Hezonja has been named Liga ACB Player of the Month for January, the league announced. The Real Madrid forward led his team through four games this month with dominant performances, averaging 23 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.
Hezonja’s stellar play helped propel Real Madrid to continued success in the Spanish league, currently one of the most competitive basketball circuits in Europe. The Croatian standout achieved a career-first with the monthly honor, highlighted by two games where he set new personal scoring records.
Hezonja kicked off January with a season-high 27 points and a performance index of 30 in a thrilling 100-105 loss to rivals Barça. He then surpassed that mark in the final game of the month, scoring 28 points in a 85-103 victory over Rio Breogán.
Here’s a look at Hezonja’s January performances in Liga ACB:
- Real Madrid 100-105 Barça: 27 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 30 valuation.
- MoraBanc Andorra 85-90 Real Madrid: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 12 valuation.
- Real Madrid 94-79 Valencia Basket: 23 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 23 valuation.
- Rio Breogán 85-103 Real Madrid: 28 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 30 valuation.
With a valuation of 23.8 over the course of the month, Hezonja also shot 42.9% from three-point range and 70.4% from inside the arc. The award recognizes a significant contribution to Real Madrid’s January form as they continue to compete at the top of the Liga ACB standings.
