For the second time in her career, Gabby Williams has won the Alain Gilles trophy, an award given to the best basketball player in France. At 30 years old and standing 1.80 meters tall, Williams narrowly beat Victor Wembanyama, a rising star in the sport, to claim the honor. This follows her previous win in 2024, making her only the second player in the trophy's history to win it twice, after Nando De Colo in 2015 and 2016. The competition for the 2025/26 season was exceptionally close, with several French players performing at a high level. Three players stood out in the eyes of the jury: Evan Fournier, who won the EuroLeague and was named MVP of the Final Four, finished third; Victor Wembanyama, a defender of the year in the NBA and finalist in the league, took second place; and Gabby Williams secured first place. Williams' success was largely due to her impressive performances both in club and international competitions. Williams had a standout season, leading her team to victory in the Turkish Cup and winning the EuroLeague with Fenerbahçe Istanbul. She was also named the best defender in the competition. After joining the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA, she earned a spot in the All-Star Game. With the French national team, she helped secure a silver medal at the World Cup in Germany, averaging 18.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. The award was determined by a jury of experts who evaluated players' performances during the 2025/26 club season and the 2026 international competitions. Each juror could select their top three players, with points awarded as follows: 10 points for first place, 7 points for second, and 5 points for third. The final results showed that Gabby Williams received the highest score with 203 points and 12 first-place votes, just ahead of Victor Wembanyama with 194 points and 12 first-place votes. Evan Fournier came in third with 148 points and three first-place votes.