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BOV Basketball Players of the Month – February 2026
Bank of Valletta is proud to announce the winners of the BOV Basketball Players of the Month Awards for February 2026, celebrating three outstanding athletes who delivered exceptional performances across Malta’s leading basketball divisions. The awards were presented to the winners by Ernest Agius, Chief Operations Officer at Bank of Valletta, during a brief ceremony held at the Ta’ Qali Basketball Pavilion.
In the BOV 1st Division, Starlites guard Jackson ThreadGill distinguished himself as the month’s most impactful performer. ThreadGill delivered an impressive offensive output, averaging 24.67 points per game and accumulating 66 points across three fixtures. His aggressive style of play drew significant defensive pressure, with opponents committing an average of six fouls per game against him, while he maintained composure at the line by converting 20 of 30 free throw attempts. ThreadGill’s contribution was further underscored by his heavy minutes load, spending over 33 minutes per game on court and consistently driving Starlites’ offensive rhythm throughout February.
Luxol’s Olivia Wikstrom has been named the BOV Basketball Player of the Month for Februaryin the women’s division, marking her third individual award of the season. Wikstrom delivered outstanding all-round performances throughout the month, leading the league with 25.25 points per game, accumulating 101 points across four matches. She also dominated defensively and, on the boards, averaging a league-best 15.94 rebounds and 3.71 steals per game, while also contributing 3.53 assists per game. Her consistent impact at both ends of the court was instrumental for Luxol and further underlined her status among the league’s top performers this season.
In the BOV Amateur League, David Bugeja of Depiro Hoops secured the accolade following a month marked by consistent scoring and high energy play. Bugeja registered 99 points in four outings, averaging 24.75 points per game, and complemented his scoring with 4.32 assists per game, demonstrating his capacity to balance personal offensive output with effective team involvement. His physical style of play also saw him absorb 5.25 fouls per game, reflecting the difficulty opponents faced in attempting to contain him.
Bank of Valletta extends its warmest congratulations to all three winners and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the development and visibility of basketball and local sporting talent across Malta.
In the BOV 1st Division, Starlites guard Jackson ThreadGill distinguished himself as the month’s most impactful performer. ThreadGill delivered an impressive offensive output, averaging 24.67 points per game and accumulating 66 points across three fixtures. His aggressive style of play drew significant defensive pressure, with opponents committing an average of six fouls per game against him, while he maintained composure at the line by converting 20 of 30 free throw attempts. ThreadGill’s contribution was further underscored by his heavy minutes load, spending over 33 minutes per game on court and consistently driving Starlites’ offensive rhythm throughout February.
Luxol’s Olivia Wikstrom has been named the BOV Basketball Player of the Month for Februaryin the women’s division, marking her third individual award of the season. Wikstrom delivered outstanding all-round performances throughout the month, leading the league with 25.25 points per game, accumulating 101 points across four matches. She also dominated defensively and, on the boards, averaging a league-best 15.94 rebounds and 3.71 steals per game, while also contributing 3.53 assists per game. Her consistent impact at both ends of the court was instrumental for Luxol and further underlined her status among the league’s top performers this season.
In the BOV Amateur League, David Bugeja of Depiro Hoops secured the accolade following a month marked by consistent scoring and high energy play. Bugeja registered 99 points in four outings, averaging 24.75 points per game, and complemented his scoring with 4.32 assists per game, demonstrating his capacity to balance personal offensive output with effective team involvement. His physical style of play also saw him absorb 5.25 fouls per game, reflecting the difficulty opponents faced in attempting to contain him.
Bank of Valletta extends its warmest congratulations to all three winners and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the development and visibility of basketball and local sporting talent across Malta.
