Lucila Pascua

Spanish basketball player, EuroLeague champion

Lucila Pascua - Spanish basketball player, EuroLeague champion
Born

March 21st, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Started professional basketball career in Spain, playing for teams like Estudiantes and Rivas Ecópolis. Won the EuroLeague title in 2010 with Ros Casares Valencia. Represented Spain in international competitions, including the FIBA Women's World Cup and the European Championships. Contributions helped elevate the profile of women's basketball in Spain.

Won EuroLeague with Ros Casares Valencia in 2010

Competed in FIBA Women's World Cup

Participated in multiple European Championships

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