The Phoenix Mercury (and Fenerbahce) guard made five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 17 points and Most Valuable Players honors as the “Rest of the World” team topped Europe 93-80 in the EuroLeague All-Star Game Thursday in Valencia, Spain. For her excellent performance, Pondexter was voted as the game’s most valuable player and she was elated.”It’s a great experience to be among the best players in the world,” she told FIBA Europe.com after the victory. ”This All Star Game is a good stepping stone for the Year of Women’s Basketball.”