MVP in the East: Vanoukia, Marco, and Ladson

November 10, 2025 — Scoutz News

Week 6 of the season delivered a rare scene in the Eastern Conference: three players finishing with the top performance rating of the week — an impressive 40 efficiency points each.

The standout trio included Mawuli Vanoukia (BC Peñíscola), Fran Marco (Velabasket CB Sueca), and Will Ladson (Decprocon Carolinas) — all of them under 24 years old and rising quickly on the European stage.

Mawuli Vanoukia (BC Peñíscola)

The young French forward, newly signed with BC Peñíscola, delivered a dominant individual performance despite his team’s loss on the road against The Fitzgerald El Pilar.

Vanoukia erupted for:

• 30 points
• 16 rebounds
• 2 steals
• 1 block
• 5-of-6 from three-point range

A breakout performance that firmly places him on the Scoutz radar as one of the most efficient young big wings in the conference.

Will Ladson (Decprocon Carolinas)

A rising Galician talent with American lineage, Ladson has spent the last two seasons developing in Alicante. On Sunday, he posted one of the best all-around stat lines of the Third FEB season:

• 23 points
• 14 rebounds
• 7 steals
• 5 blocks
• 1 assist

Even with his monster performance, Decprocon Carolinas fell short against title contender Servigroup Benidorm — but Ladson’s impact was undeniable, showcasing elite versatility on both ends.

Fran Marco (Velabasket CB Sueca)

The only MVP whose efficiency was paired with a win, the 23-year-old Valencian continues to prove he’s one of the most reliable players in the league. Now in his fifth season, Marco is averaging over 13 points per game and continues to elevate his team’s ceiling.

Against CBI Elche, Marco delivered:

• 25 points
• 12 rebounds
• 5 steals
• 5 fouls drawn

His all-around dominance led Velabasket to a key victory and secured the third 40-efficiency performance of the week.

Week 6 Spotlight Game

The Fitzgerald El Pilar vs. BC Peñíscola

A matchup defined by high-level youth talent and breakout performances, setting the tone for a competitive stretch in the Eastern Conference.