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<div style="padding: 16px;">Jana El Alfy has made history by becoming the first Egyptian woman&nbsp; to win (NCAA) the Women&rsquo;s Basketball Championship with the University of Connecticut (UConn). El Alfy played a crucial role in helping the Huskies secure their 12th NCAA title, a milestone that marks a new chapter in her already impressive basketball career. In the championship game on Sunday 6th April , 2025, UConn clinched their 12th national title by defeating South Carolina with an 82-59 score-line.&nbsp;</div>
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<div style="padding: 16px;"><br />El Alfy's path to the championship was marked by resilience. After joining UConn in January 2023, she faced the setback of an Achilles tendon injury, which kept her sidelined for the 2023-2024 season. Demonstrating determination, she returned for the 2024-2025 season, averaging 5.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, and shooting 54.1% from the field.&nbsp;</div>
<div style="padding: 16px;">Beyond her collegiate achievements, El Alfy has significantly impacted international basketball. In 2022, she became the first African woman and only the second woman globally to be invited to the NBA Global Academy in Australia, highlighting her exceptional talent and potential.&nbsp;</div>
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<div style="padding: 16px;">El Alfy hails from a basketball-centric family. Her father, Ehab El Alfy, serves as the head coach of the Egyptian women's national basketball team, while her mother, Dina Gouda, has been a steadfast supporter of her athletic endeavors. The couple traveled from Egypt to witness their daughter's championship victory firsthand, underscoring their unwavering support.<br />
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<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">Jana El Alfy's story is a testament to resilience, talent, and breaking barriers. As she continues her basketball journey, her legacy inspires aspiring athletes, particularly women from the Arab world and Africa, to pursue excellence in sports.</div>
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