Former National University standout and Gilas Women’s mainstay Jack Animam continues to make waves in the European basketball scene, delivering stellar performances for FCC UAV Arad in the Romanian Liga Națională in Romania.

Animam recently made a dominant double-double, recording 27 points and 18 rebounds, to lead her team to an 86-80 double-overtime win against league-leaders Club Sportiv Municipal Târgoviște.

The victory was sweet revenge for FCC UAV Arad, who lost to Târgoviște last December.

The 26-year-old forward turned up her game in the second half, scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds to propel her team to victory.

With the win, FCC UAV Arad improved their record to 9-4, closing the gap on Municipal Târgoviște and Sepsi SIC in the league standings.

At one time, Animam jokingly likened herself to NBA do-it-all guy Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors.

Showcasing her versatility in a video she shared on social media, Animam stole the ball, dribbled coast-to-coast, and dished out a highlight-worthy assist, humorously captioning, “Call me Jackmond Green from now on. I think I’ll convert to a PG (point guard).”

Animam’s superb performance the previous week earned her the Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for Round 11 after she posted a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds in a dominant 105-38 win over Brasov.

FCC UAV Arad currently holds the 3rd spot in the Liga Națională standings with their 9-4 record, and Animam has quickly established herself as the team’s top player in her debut season.

Statistically, Animam is having an impressive year. She leads the league in scoring, averaging 20.0 points per game, and is the top rebounder with 14.1 rebounds per game. She also ranks among the league leaders in steals (3.1 SPG) and field goal percentage (66.2% FGP), making her one of the most efficient players in the Liga Națională.

The Player of the Week award, which is determined using a comprehensive efficiency formula that considers individual performance, game importance, and overall impact, further underscores Animam’s contributions. Scouts and basketball journalists play a key role in validating the selection process.