DURHAM, N.C. – Coming off earning international recognition over the last two summers with Spain, Duke University freshman Angela Salvadores has been tabbed the preseason National Freshman of the Year by Lindy’s Magazine.
Salvadores, a product of Leon, Spain, was selected MVP of the 2015 U18 World Championship over the summer, after averaging a tournament-best 20.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in eight contests. Salvadores also led the U19 World Championship in scoring with an 18.4 scoring average in Russia.
The 5-10 guard burst on the national scene during the summer of 2014 as she was named MVP of the U17 FIBA World Championship in Czech Republic.