Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U16 Awards 2019 - Aug 19, 2019
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| Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U16 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-03) of Spain
Best Guard: Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-03) of Spain
Best Forward: Adem Bona (206-F/C-03) of Turkey
Best Center: Victor Wembanyama (218-F/C-04) of France
1st Team
PG: Juan Nunez (182-PG-04) of Spain
SG: Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-03) of Spain
G: Matteo Spagnolo (191-G-03) of Italy
F/C: Adem Bona (206-F/C-03) of Turkey
F/C: Victor Wembanyama (218-F/C-04) of France
2nd Team
SG: Emanuel Sharp (SG-04) of Israel
SG: Batin Tuna (196-SG-03) of Turkey
G: Duje Brala (195-G-03) of Croatia
SF: Armel Traore (200-SF-03) of France
PF: Matija Belic (198-PF-03) of Serbia
Honorable Mention
Michael Caicedo (197-F-03) of Spain
Nikola Radovanovic (202-SF-03) of Serbia
Emilis Butkus (196-F-03) of Lithuania
Ofek Gol (182-G-03) of Israel
Davide Casarin (192-G-03) of Italy
Iaroslav Niagu (211-C-03) of Russia
Andrej Mitrevski (190-G-03) of North Macedonia
Sasa Ciani (205-PF-03) of Slovenia
Sotirios Oikonomopoulos (185-G-03) of Greece
Zinedin Mulic (04) of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ken-Martti Reinart (200-F-03) of Estonia
Fred Bagatskis (198-G-03) of Latvia
Benjamin Schroeder (195-SF-03) of Germany
| Spain defeat France to celebrate title in Udine - Aug 17, 2019
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FINALFrance - Spain 61-70
Spain are U16 European champions. They beat France in the title game in Udine tonight. Spain posted a 15:11 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a strong 17:9 rally in the second period to secure a 12-point halftime advantage. France poured in 41 points in the second half but Spain withheld the challenge and rolled to the title. Michael Caicedo (197-F-03) and Juan Nunez (182-PG-04) provided 21 points each for the champions. Armel Traore (200-SF-03), Yohan Traore (203-F-03) and Ousmane Dieng (198-G-03) netted 10 points each for France.
3-4 PlaceItaly - Russia 73-68
Italy earned the Bronze medals in Udine. They held off Russia in the consolation final. Italy jumped off to a 20:11 lead after ten minutes. Russia responded with a 20:11 rally in the second term to even things up at 31. Italy however poured in 24 points in the fourth term to snatch a narrow win. Davide Casarin (192-G-03) provided 14 points for the Azzurri. Iaroslav Niagu (211-C-03) replied with 20 points and 13 rebounds for Russia.
5-6 PlaceGreece - Turkey 62-75
Turkey claimed the fifth position in Udine as they topped Greece on Saturday. Turkey led throughout the bigger part of the game. They recorded a 41:30 halftime lead. Turkey boosted the lead at 22-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back. Adem Bona (206-C-03) netted 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Batin Tuna (196-SG-03) added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Lefteris Mantzoukas (204-F-03) banked in 19 points and 10 rebounds for Greece.
7-8 PlaceCroatia - Serbia 81-99
Serbia breezed past Croatia to earn the seventh position. Serbia and Croatia were knotted at 42 after twenty minutes. Serbia however went on a massive 33:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Matija Belic (198-PF-03) stepped up with 34 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the win. Juraj Pleadin (190-PG-03) banked in 26 points for Croatia.
9-10 PlaceLithuania - Slovenia 91-77
Lithuania grabbed the ninth position at the tournament as they beat Slovenia in the final game. Lithuania used a 20:8 run in the second term to open a 13-point halftime lead. They unloaded 46 points after the big break to rally to the win. Paulius Murauskas (202-F-04) provided 16 points for Lithuania. Urban Klavzar (184-PG-04) replied with 18 points for Slovenia.
11-12 PlaceIsrael - North Macedonia 83-72Israel earned the 11th position in Italy. They beat North Macedonia in their final game at the tournament. North Macedonia enjoyed a 39:37 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 3 points heading into the fourth period. But Israel responded with a 25:11 run in the final term to snatch the win. Emanuel Sharp (SG-04) provided 24 points for the winners. Filip Nakov (194-G-03) replied with 20 points and 9 rebounds for North Macedonia. 13-14 PlaceLatvia - Germany 79-67Latvia secured their Division A spot as they earned the 13th position in the championship. They topped Germany in the crucial game at the tournament. Latvia unleashed 49 points in the first half to ensure a 21-point halftime lead. Germany narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the elimination. Valters Briedis (182-G-03) produced 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Jakob Hanzalek (187-G-03) replied with 13 points for Germany. 15-16 PlaceEstonia - Bosnia 63-55Estonia wrapped up their campaign with victory. They toppled Bosnia to earn the 15th position. The teams were tied at 28 after twenty minutes. But Estonia used a 16:9 run in the fourth term to ice the win. Henri Veesaar (C-04) produced 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Baltic team. Stefan Radinovic (03) netted 12 points for Bosnia.
| Spain and France advance into title game in Udine - Aug 16, 2019
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SEMISRussia - Spain 53-81
Spain stormed past Russia to reach the Final in Udine. Spain led from start to finish in this one. Spain accumulated a 44:30 halftime lead. Spain held Russia to just 6 points in the fourth term to ease to the victory. Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-03) came up with 19 points, while Michael Caicedo (197-F-03) added 17 points for Spain. Aleksandr Kolosov (198-SF-03) replied with 16 points for Russia.
Italy - France 56-73
France have become finalists in Udine. They upset hosting Italy in the second semifinal tonight. France used a massive 29:10 run in the first period to clear off. They followed with an 18:8 rally in the third period to clear off for good. Ousmane Dieng (198-G-03) notched 17 points, while Victor Wembanyama (218-F/C-04) tallied 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Matteo Spagnolo (191-G-03) responded with 16 points for Italy.
| Spain, Russia, France and Italy reach semifinals in Udine - Aug 14, 2019
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QuarterfinalsSpain - Serbia 72-71 OT
Spain outlasted Serbia in overtime to enter the semifinal stage in Udine. Spain grabbed a 35:27 halftime lead. Serbia bounced back with a 17:5 run in the third quarter to spur ahead. Spain managed to deny the deficit in the fourth period and forced overtime. They added 15 points in the extra period to eke out win. Juan Nunez (182-PG-04) tossed in 19 points, while Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-03) added 12 points for Spain. Matija Belic (198-PF-03) replied with 28 points and 14 rebounds for Serbia.
Russia - Turkey 73-70
Russia held off Turkey in the quarterfinal clash. Turkey and Russia were knotted at 34 heading into the second half. Turkey snatched a 3-point lead entering the fourth period. But RUssia ignited a 19:13 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Aleksandr Kolosov (198-SF-03) came up with impressive 28 points and 7 rebounds for Russia. Berkay Yilmaz (183-PG-03) provided 15 points for Turkey.
Croatia - France 78-80 OT
France outlasted Croatia in overtime to advance into the semifinal stage. France built a 37:33 halftime lead. Croatia denied the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. France held Croatia to 6 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Armel Traore (200-SF-03) netted 18 points, while Nathan De Sousa (187-PG-03) added 16 points for les Bleues. Tomislav Ivisic (212-F/C-03) replied with 25 points for Croatia.
Italy - Greece 64-63
Matteo Spagnolo (191-G-03) drained a jumper with 10 seconds left in regulation to propel Italy past Greece in the quarterfinal clash. Greece built a 25:10 lead after ten minutes. But Italy turned things around in the next periods. Italy pulled within five points at the big break. They held Greece to just 25 points in the second half and thanks to late heroics from Spagnolo managed to snatch the win. Davide Casarin (192-G-03) produced 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Azzurri. Sotirios Oikonomopoulos (185-G-03) replied with 18 points for Greece.
| Quarterfinals are set in Udine - Aug 13, 2019
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Russia - North Macedonia 70-45
Russia coasted past North Macedonia in the Round of 16 battle. Russia registered a 30:18 halftime advantage. Russia held North Macedonia to only 7 points in the third term to clear off for good. Gediminas Rumsha (202-F-03) netted 12 points, while Iaroslav Niagu (211-C-03) added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Andrej Mitrevski (190-G-03) chipped in 14 points for North Macedonia.
Spain - Germany 62-60
Spain held off Germany to reach the quarterfinal stage in Udine. Spain piled up a 35:24 halftime lead. They boosted the lead at 15-point distance heading into the fourth stanza. Germany went on a massive 21:8 run in the final period but came up short at the end. Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-03) accounted for 15 points, while Juan Nunez (182-PG-04) knocked down 10 points for Spain. Benjamin Schroeder (195-SF-03) replied with 12 points for Germany.
Lithuania - Greece 56-67
Greece thumped Lithuania to open the playoff campaign in Udine. Lithuania snatched a 27:25 halftime lead. Greece however replied with a 25:13 run in the third term to surge ahead. Greece added 17 points in the fourth period and raced to the victory. Lefteris Mantzoukas (204-F-03) tossed in 20 points, while Sotirios Oikonomopoulos (185-G-03) contributed 17 points for the Hellenes. Tautvydas Baltrusaitis (200-PF-03) had 13 points and 12 rebounds for Lithuania.
France - Estonia 70-44
France rolled over Estonia to stay in the title hunt. les Bleues built a 31:28 halftime lead. They went on a 22:9 run in the third term to stretch the lead and never looked back en route to the win. Armel Traore posted 23 points, while Adama-Alpha Bal (204-SF-03) had 13 points for France. Gregor Kuuba (03) deposited 11 points for Estonia.
Italy - Latvia 82-62
Italy cruised past Latvia to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Latvia eked out a 40:37 halftime lead. But Italy responded with a strong 45:22 second half run to ice the victory. Matteo Spagnolo (191-G-03) and Tommaso Marangoni (195-F-03) netted 18 points each to pace the Azzurri. Otto Farenhorsts (190-G-03) tossed in 18 points for Latvia.
Israel - Croatia 65-66
Croatia nipped Israel to enter the quarterfinal stage in Udine. Croatia posted a 36:32 halftime lead. Israel surged ahead in the third term as they posted a 2-point lead at the final intermission. But Croatia held their opponents to just 14 points in the fourth frame to snatch the win. Zvonimir Ivisic (212-C/F-03) delivered 27 points and 11 rebounds for Croatia. Emanuel Sharp (SG-04) replied with 29 points and 7 rebounds for Israel.
Turkey - Bosnia 87-65
Turkey cruised past Bosnia to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Turkey posted a 51:36 halftime lead. They went on a 24:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Batin Tuna (196-SG-03) and Korap Turk (201-F/C-03) netted 14 points each for Turkey. Zinedin Mulic (04) responded with 13 points for Bosnia.
Serbia - Slovenia 67-64
Serbia nipped Slovenia in the Round of 16 clash. Slovenia grabbed a 35:33 halftime lead. But Serbia held Slovenia to just 13 points in the third quarter to eke out a 1-point lead. Serbia limited their opponents to just 16 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the victory. Matija Belic (198-PF-03) chipped in 22 points, while Nikola Radovanovic (202-SF-03) added 16 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Urban Klavzar (184-PG-04) tossed in 22 points for Slovenia.
| Recap of Day 2 in Udine - Aug 10, 2019
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Group AGermany - Russia 65-70
Russia beat Germany to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Russia posted a massive 26:8 lead ten minutes into the game. Germany narrowed the deficit in the next periods but could not avoid the loss. Nikita Mozharovskiy (184-PG-03) had 16 points, while Aleksandr Kolosov (198-SF-03) added 14 points in the victory. Jakob Hanzalek (187-G-03) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Germany.
Croatia - Italy 50-69
Italy defeated Croatia for the second straight win in Group A. Italy grabbed a 34:18 halftime lead. They held Croatia to just 32 points in the second half to race to the victory. Matteo Spagnolo (191-G-03) chipped in 19 points, while Nicola Giordano (185-G-03) added 13 points for Italy. Duje Brala (195-G-03) and Juraj Pleadin (190-PG-03) replied with 12 points each for Croatia.
Group BIsrael - North Macedonia 99-90 3OT
Israel outlasted North Macedonia in three-overtime marathon to earn the second straight win in Group B. Emanuel Sharp (SG-04) scored 35 points to pace the winners. North Macedonia posted a 36:31 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 17-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. However Israel went on a 27:10 run in the fourth term to force overtime. Two extra periods did not decide on the winner before Israel sank 11 points in the third and ran away with the win. Ofek Gol (182-G-03) had 24 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for Israel. Andrej Mitrevski (190-G-03) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds for North Macedonia.
Spain - Latvia 87-51
Spain knocked down Latvia to climb at 2-0 record in Group B ladder. Spain jumped to a comfortable 45:26 halftime lead. They followed with a 27:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Michael Caicedo (197-F-03) and Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-03) notched 14 points each for Spain. Valters Briedis (182-G-03) replied with 9 points for Latvia.
Group CTurkey - Lithuania 83-80 OT
Turkey outgunned Lithuania in overtime to open 2-0 record in Group C. Turkey ensured a 37:32 halftime advantage. Lithuania dropped 23 points in the fourth frame to force overtime. However Turkey poured in 10 points in the extra period to get away with the win. Tautvydas Baltrusaitis (200-PF-03) netted 14 points, while Radvilas Kneizys (190-G-03) added 13 points for Lithuania. Korap Turk (201-F/C-03) answered with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Turkey.
Estonia - Slovenia 63-68
Slovenia nipped Estonia to open win count in Group C. Slovenia recorded a 42:33 halftime lead. Estonia cut the deficit in the second half but Slovenia hung on to snatch the win. Urban Klavzar (184-PG-04) delivered 18 points, while Sasa Ciani (205-PF-03) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Ken-Martti Reinart (200-F-03) replied with 19 points and 15 rebounds for Estonia.
Group DGreece - Bosnia 77-43
Greece knocked down Bosnia for the first win in Group D. The Hellenes led by just 5 points at the big break. Greece exploded with 30 points in the third term to clear off for good. Lefteris Mantzoukas (204-F-03) chipped in 16 points, collected 7 rebounds and issued 4 assists for Greece. Zinedin Mulic (04) answered with 13 points for Bosnia.
France - Serbia 69-67
France nipped Serbia to remain perfect in Group D. Serbia stayed in charge throughout the first half. The Balkan team recorded a 40:33 halftime lead. But France responded with a 21:14 run in the fourth stanza to snatch the win. Ousmane Dieng (198-G-03) had 17 points, while Hugo Mienandi (200-PF-03) contributed 12 points for France. Nikola Radovanovic (202-SF-03) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds for Serbia.
| Recap of Day 1 in Udine - Aug 9, 2019
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Group AItaly - Germany 66-63
Italy held off Germany in the opener. The hosts trailed by 8 points at the interval 31:39. But Italy went on a 17:10 run in the third term to pull within one point. They followed with an 18:14 run in the fourth stanza to sneak past Germany. Matteo Spagnolo (191-G-03) dropped 19 points, while Tommaso Marangoni (195-F-03) added 11 points for the Azzurri. Jacob Patrick (194-G-03) replied with 15 points for Germany.
Group BLatvia - Israel 56-76
Israel coasted past Latvia in the opener. Israel registered a 41:25 halftime lead. Israel went on a 20:13 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Emanuel Sharp (SG-04) provided 19 points, while Ben Shlomo Maman (C-03) added 18 points in the victory. Ricards Klanskis (201-F-03) replied with 17 points for Latvia.
North Macedonia - Spain 57-61
Spain outlasted North Macedonia to open win count at the tournament. Spain accumulated a 36:26 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 12-point mark at the final break. North Macedonia narrowed the gap in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Inaki Ordonez (203-F-03) chipped in 13 points, while Owen Aquino (198-F-03) added 10 points for the winners. Andrej Mitrevski (190-G-03) replied with 18 points for North Macedonia.
Group CLithuania - Estonia 94-56
Lithuania breezed past Estonia to take the initial win in Italy. Lithuania picked up a 30:16 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 50:25 second half run to ice the win. Oleg Kojenets (209-C-03) finished with 15 points, while Emilis Butkus (196-F-03) added 14 points for Lithuania. Kardo Kilk (174-G-03) responded with 13 points for Estonia.
Slovenia - Turkey 52-74
Turkey fired past Slovenia to gain the first win in Udine. Turkey established a comfortable 40:22 halftime lead. They held Slovenia to just 10 points in the fourth term and marched to the win. Adem Bona (206-C-03) accounted for 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks, while Hasan Uzun (189-SG-03) added 14 points for the winning side. Urban Klavzar (184-PG-04) and Mark Filip Ivankovic (194-SG-03) netted 9 points each for Slovenia.
Group DBosnia - France 38-102
France coasted past Bosnia to victoriously open their campaign. France recorded a 57:18 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Yohan Traore (203-F-03) had 13 points, while Maxime Raynaud (212-C-03) added 12 points for les Bleues. Zinedin Mulic (04) chipped in 7 points for Bosnia.
Serbia - Greece 77-55
Serbia outgunned Greece in the first game in Group D. Greece posted a 16:9 lead ten minutes into the game. But Serbia went on a 51:27 run in the next two quarters to spur ahead for good. Nikola Radovanovic (202-SF-03) tossed in 26 points, while Ilija Milijasevic (185-G-04) added 14 points for Serbia. Athanasios Bazinas (192-PG-03) replied with 20 points for Greece.
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Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U16 Division B Awards 2019 - Aug 19, 2019
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| Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U16 Division B 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) of Poland
Best Guard: Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) of Poland
Best Forward: Thijs De Ridder (201-F-03) of Belgium
Best Center: Stefan Vukcevic (207-C-03) of Montenegro
1st Team
PG: Noah Sorensen (194-PG-03) of Denmark
SG: Armin Strojil (184-SG-03) of Holland
SG: Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) of Poland
F: Thijs De Ridder (201-F-03) of Belgium
C: Stefan Vukcevic (207-C-03) of Montenegro
2nd Team
G: Gustav Knudsen (203-G-03) of Denmark
G/F: Aleksander Wisniewski (192-G/F-03) of Poland
SF: Stefan Grasu (200-SF-03) of Romania
F: Andrija Grbovic (202-F-03) of Montenegro
PF: Konstantin Kostadinov (206-PF-03) of Bulgaria
Honorable Mention
Julian Dekker (185-SG-03) of Holland
Sean Pouedet (183-G-03) of Belgium
Dan Sucala (183-SG-03) of Romania
Ondrej Svec (194-F-03) of Czech Republic
Wilhelm Falk (200-G-03) of Sweden
Orri Gunnarsson (194-F-03) of Iceland
Tiago Da Rocha (190-SG-03) of Portugal
Eric Chime (184-PG-04) of Finland
Ndonwanne Okafor (201-PF-03) of Ireland
Sultan Adewale (194-F-03) of England
Oleksandr Kobzystyi (196-F-03) of Ukraine
Akos Bence Kovacs (203-F-03) of Hungary
Visar Ejupi (03) of Kosovo
Luka Liklikadze (186-PG-03) of Georgia
Kiryl Vaskautsou (196-SG-03) of Belarus
Matus Hronsky (198-SF-03) of Slovakia
David Fuchs (175-G-03) of Austrai
Nicolo Isotta (179-G-03) of Switzerland
Marios Konstantinou (191-SG-03) of Cyprus
Georg Helvik (201-F-03) of Norway
| Division B. Poland capture the title in Podgorica - Aug 17, 2019
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FINALPoland - Holland 71-58
Poland conquered Division B title. They overcame Netherlands in the championship game tonight. Netherlands had the upper hand in the first half. They recorded a 38:32 halftime lead. But Poland responded with a massive 39:20 run in the second half to race to the trophy. Aleksander Wisniewski (192-G/F-03) produced 23 points, while Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) added 15 points and 8 rebounds for the champions. Armin Strojil (184-SG-03) answered with 23 points for Netherlands.3-4 PlaceMontenegro - Denmark 54-85Denmark stepped onto the podium in Podgorica. They crushed hosting Montenegro to earn the Bronze medals. The Scandinavian team therefore secured Division A promotion. Gustav Knudsen (203-G-03) provided 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for Denmark. Andrija Grbovic (202-F-03) replied with 12 points for Montenegro. 5-6 PlaceBelgium - Bulgaria 74-57Belgium earned the fifth position in Podgorica. They defeated Bulgaria today. Belgium trailed by five points ten minutes into the game. But they went on a strong 42:27 second half run to snatch the win. Thijs De Ridder (201-F-03) stepped up with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Belgium. Ivan Borissov (198-F-03) provided 15 points for Bulgaria. 7-8 PlaceCzech Republic - Romania 92-69Czech Republic coasted past Romania to clinch the 7th place. Czech Republic built a 49:35 halftime lead. They outgunned Romania in the second half to rally to the victory. Jakub Rytir (192-SG-03) manufactured 19 points to lead the winners. Tudor Somacescu (187-PG-05) replied with 13 points for Romania. 9-10 PlaceUkraine - United Kingdom 83-60Ukraine coasted past United Kingdom to finish ninth in Podgorica. Ukraine dominated throughout the entire game. They built a 47:31 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half and drove to the victory. Oleksandr Kobzystyi (196-F-03) dropped 21 points, while Pavlo Dziuba (203-C-03) added 15 points and 16 rebounds for Ukraine. Michael Belle (194-F-03) had 14 points for United Kingdom. 11-12 PlaceSweden - Portugal 65-67Portugal nipped Sweden to clinch the 11th position at the championship. Portugal recorded a 40:31 halftime lead. Sweden pulled within a single point at the final break. But Portugal held their opponents to just 15 points in the fourth stanza to secure the victory. Tiago Da Rocha (190-SG-03) had 13 points, while Antonio Monteiro (173-PG-03) added 10 points in the win. Elias Nilsson (188-G-03) replied with 12 points for Sweden. 13-14 PlaceFinland - Hungary 91-61Finland coasted past Hungary to earn the 13th position in Podgorica. Finland registered a 42:25 halftime lead. They unloaded 49 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Miro Little (182-G-04) posted 23 points, while Eino Pallijeff (196-F-04) contributed 20 points for the winners. Balazs Kazy (190-SG-03) notched 13 points for Hungary. 15-16 PlaceIreland - Iceland 67-75Iceland outgunned Ireland to claim the 15th spot. Iceland accumulated a 35:22 halftime lead. Ireland dropped 45 points in the second half but came up short at the end. Orri Gunnarsson (194-F-03) netted 21 points to pace the winners. Mobi Ikegwuruka (191-F-03) replied with 15 points for Ireland. 17-18 PlaceCyprus - Belarus 42-56Belarus clinched the 17th place as they toppled Cyprus. Belarus recorded a 31:22 halftime lead. They held Cyprus to just 20 points in the second half and marched to the win. Kiryl Vaskautsou (196-SG-03) dropped 13 points for Belarus. Marios Konstantinou (191-SG-03) replied with 11 points for Cyprus. 19-20 PlaceSlovakia - Georgia 87-86 2OTSlovakia outlasted Georgia in double-overtime marathon to secure the 19th position. Slovakia eked out a 38:34 halftime lead. Georgia denied the deficit in the second half to force overtime. But Slovakia managed to snatch a tough win in the second extra period. Matus Hronsky (198-SF-03) came up with 35 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Luka Liklikadze (186-PG-03) tossed in 25 points for Georgia. 21-22 PlaceSwitzerland - Austria 71-72Austria finished the tournament on a high note. They pipped Switzerland in the game for the 21st place. Austria trailed by five points at the final break but they poured in 26 points in the fourth stanza to snatch the win. David Fuchs (175-G-03) provided 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Obinna Ndukwe (183-G-03) added 14 points for Austria. Nicolo Isotta (179-G-03) replied with 21 points for Switzerland. 23-24 PlaceKosovo - Norway 44-84Norway cruised past Kosovo to take the 23rd place in Montenegro. Norway grabbed a 38:20 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Georg Helvik (201-F-03) came up with 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Christoffer Lorenzen-Tungland (191-G-03) added 18 points for the winners. Bledar Thaci (03) chipped in 11 points for Kosovo.
| Division B. Poland and Netherlands enter Final - Aug 16, 2019
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SEMISPoland - Montenegro 72-65
Poland advanced into the championship game in Podgorica. They toppled hosting Montenegro in the semifinal clash on Saturday. Poland therefore clinched Division A promotion. They recorded a 36:32 halftime lead. Poland stayed in charge throughout the second half and eked out a crucial win at the end. Aleksander Wisniewski (192-G/F-03) produced 17 points and 7 assists, while Hubert Lalak (176-G-03) added 13 points for Poland. Andrija Grbovic (202-F-03) replied with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Montenegro.
Holland - Denmark 73-68
Netherlands beat Denmark to advance into the championship game. They trailed by as many as 8 points at the big break 30:38. But Netherlands went on a strong 26:14 run in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Julian Dekker (185-SG-03) came up with 19 points, while Niek Van Der Plas (196-SF-03) added 12 points for the Dutch side. Gustav Knudsen (203-G-03) replied with 23 points and 13 rebounds for Denmark.
| Division B. Semifinals determined in Podgorica - Aug 15, 2019
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QuarterfinalsHolland - Bulgaria 102-90
Netherlands edged Bulgaria to ensure the semifinal place in Podgorica. Netherlands recorded a 49:39 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 17-point mark at the final break and marched to the victory. Nino Vrencken (190-PG-03) posted 27 points, while Armin Strojil (184-SG-03) added 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. Konstantin Kostadinov (206-PF-03) replied with 22 points and 14 rebounds for Bulgaria.
Denmark - Romania 86-70
Denmark held off Romania to stay in the title race in Division B. Romania posted a 38:34 halftime lead. But Denmark turned the tables in the second half. They unleashed 52 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Noah Sorensen (194-PG-03) chipped in 20 points and 11 assists, while Nicklas Pedersen (191-G-03) added 18 points for the Scandinavian team. Stefan Grasu (200-SF-03) replied with 26 points and 14 boards for Romania.
Poland - Czech Republic 89-77
Poland defeated Czech Republic in the quarterfinal clash. Poland opened a 33:15 lead ten minutes into the game. Czech Republic cut the distance to 11 points at the final break. But Poland maintained the lead throughout the fourth term and rallied to the victory. Aleksander Wisniewski (192-G/F-03) came up with 19 points, while Wojciech Siembiga (196-SF-03) had 16 points in the win. Matej Dana (188-PG-03) replied with 16 points for Czech Republic.
Belgium - Montenegro 72-79
Montenegro defeated Belgium to complete the Final Four picture. Montenegro registered a 38:29 halftime lead. Belgium cut the distance in the second half but Montenegro held on to snatch a tough win at the end. Stefan Vukcevic (207-C-03) provided 27 points and 16 boards, while Luka Bogavac (190-SG-03) added 16 points for the hosts. Thijs De Ridder (201-F-03) netted 23 points and collected 9 rebounds for Belgium.
| Division B. Day 5 in Podgorica - Aug 13, 2019
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Group ASweden - Kosovo 73-42
Sweden beat Kosovo to gain the third win in Group A. Sweden eked out a 34:31 halftime lead. They held Kosovo to just 11 points in the second half to race to the win. Wilhelm Falk (200-G-03) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Sweden. Visar Ejupi (03) netted 14 points for Kosovo.
Hungary - Norway 100-54
Hungary stormed past Norway for 2-3 record in Group A. Hungary recorded a 43:30 halftime lead. They poured in 57 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Akos Bence Kovacs (203-F-03) provided 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Matyas Sipos (194-PG-03) netted 18 points and issued 9 assists for the winners. Georg Helvik (201-F-03) replied with 15 points for Norway.
Bulgaria - Poland 74-80
Poland finished the preliminary round undefeated. They beat Bulgaria to improve at 5-0 record. Poland eked out a 43:42 halftime lead. Poland used a 22:17 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) netted 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Aleksander Wisniewski (192-G/F-03) had 18 points in the victory. Lyubomir Keremdchiev (193-G-03) replied with 15 points for Bulgaria.
Group BPortugal - Georgia 70-57
Portugal held off Georgia to climb at 2-2 record in Group B. The teams were tied at 30 after the first half. But Portugal went on a 40:27 second half run to secure the win. Goncalo Neves (195-PF-03) netted 20 points, while Antonio Monteiro (173-PG-03) added 15 points for Portugal. Luka Liklikadze (186-PG-03) replied with 18 points for Georgia.
Holland - Ireland 83-77
Netherlands prevailed against Ireland to record the fifth straight win in Group B. Ireland enjoyed a 39:30 halftime lead. But Netherlands sank 53 points in the second half to rally to the win. Yulian Ramirez accounted for 21 points, while Armin Strojil (184-SG-03) had 12 points for the winners. Darragh Ferguson (185-G-03) replied with 19 points for Ireland.
Czech Republic - Cyprus 84-66
Czech Republic earned the fourth victory at the tournament as they beat Cyprus. Czech Republic piled up a 45:30 halftime lead. They boosted the lead to as many as 25 points at the final break and cruised to the victory. Lukas Charvat (199-F-03) provided 17 points, while Jakub Rytir (192-SG-03) added 12 points for Czech Republic. Alexandros Asonitis (192-PG-04) chipped in 14 points for Cyprus.
Group CIceland - Ukraine 65-64
Iceland nipped Ukraine to improve 3-2 record in Group C. Iceland snatched a 36:34 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 5-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Ukraine cut the deficit in the fourth period but could not avoid the defeat. Olafur Styrmisson (198-C-03) provided 25 points and 17 rebounds for Iceland. Illia Zdyrka (194-SG-03) answered with 20 points for Ukraine.
Belarus - Switzerland 67-39
Belarus coasted past Switzerland to record the first victory in Podgorica. Belarus recorded a 32:24 halftime lead. They held Switzerland to just 15 points in the second half and marched to the win. Kiryl Vaskautsou (196-SG-03) netted 17 points, while Ivan Terehov (199-PF-03) and Viktar Kachalouski (183-G-03) added 9 points each for Belarus. Axel Ugurtas (193-F/G-04) answered with 9 points for Switzerland.
Montenegro - Denmark 62-71
Denmark prevailed against Montenegro for the fifth win in a row. Denmark accumulated a 29:23 halftime lead. Denmark unloaded 28 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Noah Sorensen (194-PG-03) came up with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Denmark. Maksim Vujovic (188-G-03) dropped 27 points for Montenegro.
Group DBelgium - Austria 99-47
Belgium breezed past Austria to record the fifth straight win in Podgorica. Belgium accounted for a 56:19 halftime lead. They followed with 43 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Thijs De Ridder (201-F-03) netted 18 points, while Samuel Swolfs (185-G-03) added 13 points for Belgium. David Fuchs (175-G-03) banked in 18 points for Austria.
Finland - Slovakia 70-55
Finland toppled Slovakia for 3-2 record in Group D. Finland grabbed a 33:21 halftime lead. They dropped 21 points in the third term to ensure an 18-point lead at the final break and raced to the win. Mikael Parpala (195-F-03) and Topias Mead (192-G/F-03) netted 11 points each for Finland. Matus Hronsky (198-SF-03) banked in 25 points for Slovakia.
Romania - United Kingdom 80-63
Romania defeated United Kingdom to register the fourth victory in Group D. United Kingdom secured a comfortable 18:4 lead after ten minutes. But Romania responded with a 28:13 run in the second term to surge ahead. They added 48 points in the second half to march to the victory. Alexandru Pasca (185-SG-03) stepped up with 21 points, while Stefan Grasu (200-SF-03) added 16 points and 16 boards for Romania. Quinn Ellis (183-G-03) delivered 11 points for United Kingdom.
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Group ASweden - Bulgaria 54-85
Bulgaria marched past Sweden to improve at 4-0 record in Group A. Bulgaria registered a 40:30 halftime lead. They sank 45 points in the second half to race to the win. Lyubomir Keremdchiev (193-G-03) posted 22 points for the winners. Wilhelm Falk (200-G-03) replied with 18 points and 13 rebounds for Sweden.
Poland - Hungary 75-51
Poland cruised past Hungary for the fourth straight win in Podgorica. Poland recorded a 33:22 halftime lead. They went on a 26:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) came up with 21 points, while Aleksander Wisniewski (192-G/F-03) had 15 points for the winners. Balazs Kazy (190-SG-03) netted 13 points for Hungary.
Kosovo - Norway 65-57
Kosovo defeated Norway to open win count in Group A. Norway recorded an 18:10 lead after ten minutes. But Kosovo used a 38:26 second half to snatch the win. Eliot Peci (04) netted 15 points, while Visar Ejupi (03) added 12 points and 17 rebounds for Kosovo. Kristoffer Nesse (185-G-03) chipped in 12 points for Norway.
Group BIreland - Cyprus 82-50
Ireland climbed at 2-2 record in Group B as they knocked down Cyprus. Ireland accounted for a 43:27 halftime lead. They held Cyprus to just 23 points in the second half and raced to the win. Ndonwanne Okafor (201-PF-03) produced 15 points and 15 rebounds for Ireland. Solonas Angeli (203-PF-03) replied with 10 points for Cyprus.
Holland - Portugal 74-73
Netherlands nipped Portugal to register the fourth win in a row in Podgorica. Netherlands eked out a 36:35 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the second half as Netherlands managed to eke out a narrow win at the end. Julian Dekker (185-SG-03) provided 17 points for the Dutch team. Antonio Monteiro (173-PG-03) netted 19 points for Portugal.
Georgia - Czech Republic 64-76
Czech Republic improved at 3-1 record as they bettered Georgia. Czech Republic claimed a 39:30 halftime lead. Czech Republic sank 25 points in the third term to boost the lead at 14-point mark at the final break and protected it throughout the fourth quarter. Ondrej Svec (194-F-03) had 16 points, while Matej Dana (188-PG-03) added 14 points for the winning side. Luka Avaliani (189-G-03) netted 18 points for Georgia.
Group CDenmark - Switzerland 72-52
Denmark beat Switzerland to climb at 4-0 record on top of Group D. Switzerland led by two points at the first break. But they went on a strong 23:13 run in the second term to spur ahead. Denmark held their opponents to just 19 points in the second half to race to the win. Gustav Knudsen (203-G-03) provided 13 points for the Danish side. Achile Spadone (188-G-03) replied with 18 points for Switzerland.
Ukraine - Belarus 86-65
Ukraine coasted past Belarus to record the second win in Montenegro. Ukraine piled up a 45:33 halftime lead. They stayed in charge throughout the second half and marched to the win. Oleksandr Kobzystyi (196-F-03) recorded 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Pavlo Dziuba (203-C-03) added 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists in the victory. Kiryl Vaskautsou (196-SG-03) netted 15 points for Belarus.
Montenegro - Iceland 73-59
Montenegro earned the fourth straight win as they topped Iceland. The hosts recorded a 41:24 halftime advantage. Montenegro sank 22 points in the final term and rallied to the win. Dordije Jovanovic (197-G-03) accounted for 27 points and 9 rebounds for Montenegro. Hjortur Kristjansson (188-SG-03) chipped in 14 points for Iceland.
Group DFinland - Romania 58-83
Romania outgunned Finland to improve at 3-1 record in Group D. Romania accumulated a 43:19 halftime advantage. They boosted the gap with an 18:12 run in the third term and never looked back en route to the win. Dan Sucala (183-SG-03) came up with 17 points, while Stefan Grasu (200-SF-03) added 13 points and 10 caroms for Romania. Aku-Petteri Kuusinen (182-PG-03) chipped in 12 points for Finland.
United Kingdom - Belgium 70-105
Belgium coasted past United Kingdom to secure 4-0 record in Podgorica. Belgium grabbed a 51:37 halftime lead. They followed with a 28:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Thijs De Ridder (201-F-03) netted 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, while Samuel Swolfs (185-G-03) added 20 points for Belgium. United Kingdom answered with 14 points from Sultan Adewale (194-F-03).
Slovakia - Austria 85-62
Slovakia registered the first victory in Group D. They beat Austria to open win count. Slovakia grabbed a 39:31 halftime lead. They poured in 46 points after the big break to cruise to the victory. Matus Hronsky (198-SF-03) delivered 22 points, while Matus Malovec (189-G-03) added 13 points for Slovakia. Miro Zapf (187-G-03) replied with 18 points for Austria.
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Group ANorway - Poland 39-108
Poland cruised past Norway for the third consecutive win in Group A. Poland dominated from start to finish. They recorded a 51:13 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Igor Lewandowski (189-SG-03) recorded 25 points, while Wojciech Siembiga (196-SF-03) added 16 points for Poland. Edvard Kristiansen answered with 12 points and 11 rebounds for Norway.
Hungary - Sweden 56-69
Sweden beat Hungary to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Sweden recorded a 33:23 halftime lead. The Scandinavian team maintained the advantage throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Wilhelm Falk (200-G-03) produced 17 points, while Elias Nilsson (188-G-03) added 14 points for Sweden. Kolos Kiss (190-G-03) replied with 12 points for Hungary.
Bulgaria - Kosovo 74-50
Bulgaria rallied past Kosovo to gain the third straight win at the tournament. Kosovo jumped to a 16:12 lead after ten minutes. But Bulgaria responded with a furious 45:12 run in the next two quarters to spur ahead for good. Lyubomir Keremdchiev (193-G-03) posted 16 points, while Georgi Gerganov (185-PG-03) added 10 points in the victory. Albion Imeri (03) netted 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Kosovo.
Group BCzech Republic - Holland 72-84
Netherlands defeated Czech Republic to gain the third straight win in Group B. Julian Dekker (185-SG-03) provided 17 points for the Dutch team. Netherlands accumulated a 50:36 halftime lead. They stayed in charge throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Jacob Tenberge (197-SF-03) had 14 points in the victory. Ondrej Svec (194-F-03) responded with 15 points for Czech Republic.
Cyprus - Georgia 50-72
Georgia earned the first victory in Group B. They knocked down Cyprus today. Georgia recorded a 42:22 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Luka Avaliani (189-G-03) scored 17 points, while Luka Liklikadze (186-PG-03) had 15 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds for the winners. Marios Konstantinou (191-SG-03) delivered 12 points for Cyprus.
Portugal - Ireland 78-52
Portugal beat Ireland for 2-1 record in Group B. Portugal piled up a comfortable 40:24 halftime lead. They followed with a 38:28 run in the second half to rally to the victory. Tiago Da Rocha (190-SG-03) notched 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Antonio Monteiro (173-PG-03) added 13 points and 9 steals in the win. Mobi Ikegwuruka (191-F-03) tossed in 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Ireland.
Group CSwitzerland - Ukraine 55-88
Ukraine cruised past Switzerland to earn the first win in Montenegro. Ukraine outscored their opponents in each of four quarters. Ukraine grabbed a 36:27 halftime lead. They added 52 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Oleksandr Kobzystyi (196-F-03) notched 31 points and 19 rebounds for Ukraine. Nicolo Isotta (179-G-03) delivered 18 points and 10 rebounds for Switzerland.
Iceland - Denmark 51-83
Denmark coasted past Iceland to gain the third win in a row in Podgorica. Denmark claimed a 41:27 halftime lead. They dropped 42 points in the second half to race to the victory. Noah Sorensen (194-PG-03) accounted for 21 points for the winners. Alexander Knudsen (194-F-03) chipped in 12 points for Iceland.
Belarus - Montenegro 51-71
Montenegro defeated Belarus to climb at 3-0 record in Group C. Montenegro established a 38:33 halftime lead. They held Belarus to just 18 points in the second half and eased to the win. Stefan Vukcevic (207-C-03) delivered 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Andrija Grbovic (202-F-03) added 17 points for Montenegro. Kiryl Vaskautsou (196-SG-03) replied with 15 points for Belarus.
Group DBelgium - Finland 91-61
Belgium coasted past Finland to climb at 3-0 record in Group D. Belgium accumulated a 48:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 25:15 run in the third term to clear off for good. Sean Pouedet (183-G-03) provided 20 points, while Joppe Mennes and Maarten Vandenbossche (205-C-03) had 12 points each for the winning side. Eric Chime (184-PG-04) replied with 13 points for Finland.
Austria - United Kingdom 45-62
United Kingdom beat Austria to record the second win in Group D. United Kingdom eked out a 22:18 halftime lead. They followed with a massive 21:5 rally in the third term to build an unassailable lead. Michael Belle (194-F-03) stepped up with 15 points and 17 rebounds, while Sultan Adewale (194-F-03) added 16 points and 14 rebounds for United Kingdom. Felix Angerbauer (180-PG-03) replied with 17 points for Austria.
Romania - Slovakia 72-66
Romania held off Slovakia to secure the second victory in Podgorica. Romania snatched a 36:33 halftime lead. They finished the game on a 23:18 run to seal the win. Dan Sucala (183-SG-03) provided 20 points in the win. Matus Hronsky (198-SF-03) topscored with 33 points and 12 rebounds for Slovakia.
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Group AKosovo - Poland 44-116
Poland cruised past Kosovo for the second win in a row in Podgorica. Poland posted a comfortable 56:21 halftime lead. They sank 60 points in the second half to ease to the win. Maksymilian Wilczek (194-SG-04) provided 22 points, while Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) added 16 points in the victory. Enes Huduti (03) answered with 9 points for Kosovo.
Sweden - Norway 88-52
Sweden registered the first win in Group A. They marched past Norway for 1-1 record. Marcus Takamgno (193-C-03) netted 12 points and collected 9 rebounds, while Melker Delryd (192-G-03) added 11 points for the winners. Edvard Krisitansen (191-F-03) notched 14 points for Norway.
Bulgaria - Hungary 60-47
Bulgaria held off Hungary for the second win in Group A. Bulgaria registered a 26:19 halftime lead. They followed with a 24:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Konstantin Kostadinov (206-PF-03) provided 15 points and 17 rebounds for Bulgaria. Barna Toth (186-PG-03) replied with 16 points for Hungary.
Group BIreland - Georgia 88-58
Ireland coasted past Georgia for 1-1 record in the championship. Ireland snatched a 33:29 halftime lead. Ireland exploded with 55 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Mobi Ikegwuruka (191-F-03) provided 25 points, while Ndonwanne Okafor (201-PF-03) added 16 points and 17 rebounds in the win. Giorgi Makhniashvili (183-PG-03) responded with 17 points for Georgia.
Holland - Cyprus 70-63
Netherlands toppled Cyprus for the second consecutive win in Montenegro. Netherlands accounted for a 40:30 halftime lead. Cyprus surged ahead in the third term as they eked out a 2-point advantage. But Netherlands responded with a 22:13 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Julian Dekker (185-SG-03) provided 16 points, while Nino Vrencken (190-PG-03) added 12 points for the Dutch side. Marios Konstantinou (191-SG-03) answered with 15 points for Cyprus.
Portugal - Czech Republic 64-68
Czech Republic held off Portugal to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Portugal grabbed an 18:9 lead ten minutes into the game. Czech Republic however used a 43:32 second half run to snatch the win. Matej Safarik (188-G-03) tossed in 15 points, while Matej Dana (188-PG-03) added 14 points for the Czech team. Tiago Da Rocha (190-SG-03) replied with game-high 25 points for Portugal.
Group CDenmark - Ukraine 79-62
Denmark outgunned Ukraine for 2-0 record in Group D. Denmark posted a 24:17 lead at the first break. They went on a 44:31 second half run to seal the winning outcome. Gustav Knudsen (203-G-03) came up with 21 points, while Noah Sorensen (194-PG-03) contributed 18 points for Denmark. Pavlo Dziuba (203-C-03) replied with 20 points and 9 caroms for Ukraine.
Iceland - Belarus 76-69 OT
Iceland topped Belarus in overtime. Iceland grabbed a 38:24 halftime lead. Belarus denied the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. Iceland however dropped 10 points in the extra period to seal the win. Orri Gunnarsson (194-F-03) and Olafur Styrmisson (198-C-03) poured in 15 points each for Iceland. Kiryl Vaskautsou (196-SG-03) answered with 18 points for Belarus.
Montenegro - Switzerland 90-81
Montenegro prevailed against Switzerland for 2-0 record in Group C. Montenegro eked out a 43:41 halftime lead. Switzerland snatched a narrow 2-point lead at the final intermission. Montenegro however used a 23:12 run in the fourth stanza to snatch the win. Dordije Jovanovic (197-G-03) delivered 20 points, while Andrija Grbovic (202-F-03) and Luka Bogavac (190-SG-03) added 17 points apiece in the victory. Nicolo Isotta (179-G-03) replied with 26 points and 10 rebounds for Switzerland.
Group DFinland - Austria 78-47
Finland cruised past Austria for 2-0 record in Group D. Finland recorded a 31:22 halftime lead. They dominated in the second half and eased to the win. Miro Little (182-G-04) and Ville Tolonen (192-F-03) accounted for 15 points each for Finland. David Fuchs (175-G-03) replied with 13 points for Austria.
Romania - Belgium 63-71
Belgium outscored Romania to climb at 2-0 record in Podgorica. Romania eked out a 26:24 halftime lead. Belgium however went on a 26:13 run in the third term to surge ahead for good. Joppe Mennes netted 20 points and collected 10 rebounds, while Sean Pouedet (183-G-03) added 16 points in the victory. Dan Sucala (183-SG-03) replied with 23 points for Romania.
Slovakia - United Kingdom 58-74
United Kingdom beat Slovakia to open win count in Group D. United Kingdom registered a 42:32 halftime lead. They went on a 17:11 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Quinn Ellis (183-G-03) and Victor Faroukou (198-SF-03) had 11 points each in the win. Matus Hronsky (198-SF-03) replied with 22 points for Slovakia.
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Group ANorway - Bulgaria 64-92
Bulgaria fired past Norway to open win count in Group A. Bulgaria recorded a 45:34 halftime lead. They poured in 47 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Konstantin Kostadinov (206-PF-03) accounted for 20 points, while Dimitar Evgeniev (200-F-03) added 16 points for the winning side. Georg Helvik (201-F-03) chipped in 23 points for Norway.
Hungary - Kosovo 78-40
Hungary victoriously opened their campaign. They eased past Kosovo in the first game. Barna Toth (186-PG-03) and Akos Bence Kovacs (203-F-03) scored 16 points each for the winners. Hungary built a 43:25 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Visar Ejupi (03) provided 18 points for Kosovo.
Poland - Sweden 74-59
Poland rolled over Sweden to take the first victory in Podgorica. Poland eked out a 34:32 halftime lead. They added 40 points in the second half and raced to the win. Jeremy Sochan (201-SG-03) had 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Hubert Lalak (176-G-03) added 14 points for Poland. Hugo Akerhiels replied with 10 points for Sweden.
Group BCyprus - Portugal 46-59
Portugal outlasted Cyprus to improve at 1-0 record. Portugal jumped to a 16:8 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 15:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Tiago Da Rocha (190-SG-03) and Goncalo Neves (195-PF-03) provided 15 points apiece for Portugal. Nikolas Louca (201-F-03) produced 15 points and 19 rebounds for Cyprus.
Czech Republic - Ireland 75-44
Czech Republic dropped Ireland to gain the first win in Podgorica. Czech Republic accumulated a 44:17 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Matyas Vrabel (203-PF-03) delivered 15 points, while Matej Safarik (188-G-03) added 11 points for the Czech team. Ndonwanne Okafor (201-PF-03) chipped in 14 points and collected 16 boards for Ireland.
Georgia - Holland 51-59
Netherlands defeated Georgia for the opening win in Podgorica. Georgia accumulated a 17:7 lead after ten minutes. But Netherlands responded with a 23:8 run in the second frame to ensure a 5-point halftime lead. Netherlands maintained the advantage throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Nino Vrencken (190-PG-03) dropped 15 points, while Niek Van Der Plas (196-SF-03) added 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Luka Avaliani (189-G-03) tossed in 14 points for Georgia.
Group CSwitzerland - Iceland 65-76
Iceland beat Switzerland in the opening game at the championship. Iceland trailed by four points but went on a 23:8 run in the second stanza to ensure a 32:21 halftime lead. Iceland poured in 44 points in the second half and marched to the win. Orri Gunnarsson (194-F-03) came up with 24 points, while Alexander Knudsen (194-F-03) added 12 points for the winners. Kevin Bernardinello (192-G/F-03) produced 16 points for Switzerland.
Belarus - Denmark 77-83
Denmark nipped Belarus to register the first win in Group C. Denmark built a 38:35 halftime lead. They followed with a 22:15 run in the third term to build a decisive 10-point advantage. Gustav Knudsen (203-G-03) finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Noah Sorensen (194-PG-03) added 15 points and 11 assists for Denmark. Kiryl Vaskautsou (196-SG-03) responded with 17 points and 9 caroms for Belarus.
Ukraine - Montenegro 78-84
Montenegro beat Ukraine in the opener. Andrija Grbovic (202-F-03) scored 32 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the Balkan team. Dordije Jovanovic (197-G-03) added 18 points for Montenegro. Oleksandr Kobzystyi (196-F-03) accounted for 25 points and 7 rebounds for Ukraine.
Group DUnited Kingdom - Finland 57-63
Finland defeated United Kingdom in the first game in Podgorica. Finland snatched a narrow 38:36 halftime lead. They held United Kingdom to just 21 points in the second half to rally to the win. Miro Little (182-G-04) chipped in 19 points, while Eino Pallijeff (196-F-04) added 12 points and 12 rebounds for Finland. Michael Belle (194-F-03) provided 19 points and 14 rebounds for United Kingdom.
Belgium - Slovakia 82-52
Belgium breezed past Slovakia in the first game at the championship. Belgium recorded a comfortable 32:22 halftime lead. They added 50 points in the second half and eased to the win. Thijs De Ridder (201-F-03) stepped up with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jasper Unal (186-PG-03) added 14 points for Belguim. Matus Hronsky (198-SF-03) delivered 18 points and 11 caroms for Slovakia.
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MVP: Miguel Marti (195-F/C-03) of Andorra
1st Team
G: Jacob Solvason (178-G-03) of Wales
SF: Jonathan Diederich (197-SF-03) of Luxembourg
SG: Damien Thill (187-SG-03) of Luxembourg
F: Callum Mortimer (194-F-03) of Scotland
F/C: Miguel Marti (195-F/C-03) of Andorra
Honorable Mention
Euan Birch (188-F-04) of Scotland
Benjamin Woog (201-C-03) of Wales
Oriol Betrian (182-PG-03) of Andorra
Eiden Rama (205-C-03) of Albania
Javier Guerra (175-F-03) of Gibraltar
Stefan Florea (200-PF-03) of Moldova
Matthew Attard (172-PG-03) of Malta
Nicola Venturini (188-G-04) of San Marino
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FINALLuxembourg - Andorra 78-50
Luxembourg celebrated the title in Tirana. They fired past Andorra in the championship game. Luxembourg got to a strong start. They accumulated a 22:10 lead after ten minutes. Luxembourg followed with a commanding 39:23 second half run to capture the trophy. Jonathan Diederich (197-SF-03) scored 17 points, while Ivor Kuresevic (191-F-03) added 14 points for the champions. Miguel Marti (195-F-03) netted 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for Andorra.
3-4 PlaceWales - Scotland 84-72
Wales knocked down Scotland to earn the Bronze medals at the championship. Wales used a 25:14 run in the second frame to earn a 40:30 halftime lead. Wales unleashed 44 points in the second half to seal the win. Solomon Minty (193-F-03) posted 27 points and 15 rebounds, while Jacob Solvason (178-G-03) added 23 points in the victory. Euan Birch (188-F-04) replied with 15 points for Scotland.
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SEMISWales - Luxembourg 56-57
Luxembourg snatched a narrow win over Wales to reach the title game. Luxembourg claimed a 25:23 halftime lead. Wales surged ahead in the third term. But Luxembourg limited their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Damien Thill (187-SG-03) netted 20 points, while Jonathan Diederich (197-SF-03) had 17 points for Luxembourg. Solomon Minty (193-F-03) responded with 16 points and 12 rebounds for Wales.
Scotland - Andorra 67-77
Andorra knocked down Scotland in the semifinal tonight. Scotland recorded a 35:31 halftime lead. Andorra unleashed 46 points in the second half and rolled to the victory. Miguel Marti (195-F-03) tallied 31 points and 22 rebounds, while Oriol Betrian (182-PG-03) added 21 points for Andorra. Callum Mortimer (194-F-03) connected for 20 points and 10 rebounds for Scotland.
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Group AMalta - Andorra 62-76
Andorra topped Malta to secure 2-1 record in Group A. Andorra recorded a 22:11 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 20:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Oriol Betrian (182-PG-03) posted 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Miguel Marti (195-F-03) added 23 points and 20 rebounds for Andorra. Matthew Attard (172-PG-03) answered with 10 points for Malta.
Wales - Gibraltar 60-37
Wales cruised past Gibraltar to earn the third straight win in Group A. Wales recorded a 31:22 halftime lead. THey held Gibraltar to just 15 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Jacob Solvason (178-G-03) stepped up with 15 points, while Benjamin Woog (201-C-03) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for Wales. Frederick Linares (178-F-03) responded with 9 points for Gibraltar.
Group BMoldova - San Marino 79-41
Moldova outscored San Marino to open win count in Group B. Moldova posted a 25:17 lead at the first break. They followed with a 46:12 rally in the second half to ice the win. Stefan Florea (200-PF-03) posted 22 points and 21 rebounds for Moldova. Alessandro Renzi (170-PG-04) and Francesco Guida (179-PG-04) answered with 14 points each for San Marino.
Albania - Luxembourg 52-93
Luxembourg edged Albania to improve at 3-1 record in Group B. Jonathan Diederich (197-SF-03) scored 28 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and issued 5 assists to lead the winners. Luxembourg recorded a 46:23 halftime lead. They added 47 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Max Logelin (177-PG-03) netted 10 points for Luxembourg. Martin Krypci (202-C-03) replied with 16 points and 14 rebounds for Albania.
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Group BSan Marino - Albania 32-71
Albania stormed past San Marino to take the second victory in Group B. Albania built a 41:16 halftime lead. They held San Marino to 16 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Eiden Rama (205-C-03) came up with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Deni Golemi (185-SG-03) added 10 points for Albania. Francesco Guida (179-PG-04) replied with 6 points for San Marino.
Luxembourg - Scotland 63-76
Scotland edged Luxembourg to take 4-0 record in Group B. Luxembourg ensured a 25:18 lead at the first break. But Scotland used a 22:10 run in the second term to surge ahead. Scotland finished the game on a 17:9 run to seal the victory. Callum Mortimer (194-F-03) tallied 16 points, while Euan Birch (188-F-04) had 14 points for Scotland. Max Logelin (177-PG-03) replied with 16 points for Luxembourg.
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Group AAndorra - Gibraltar 72-64
Andorra outgunned Gibraltar to take the first win in Tirana. Gibraltar posted a 32:30 halftime lead. But Andorra turned the tables in the second half. They ignited a 42:32 second half rally to snatch the win. Miguel Marti (195-F-03) provided 27 points and 21 rebounds, while Oriol Betrian (182-PG-03) added 21 points for Andorra. Jamie Mcgrail (171-PG-03) responded with 21 points for Gibraltar.
Malta - Wales 31-103
Wales clinched the second straight win in Group A. They outgunned Malta to remain perfect. Wales built a 56:13 halftime lead and eased to the victory in the second half. Benjamin Woog scored 17 points, while Solomon Minty added 16 points and 15 rebounds in the win. Juan Cefai replied with 10 points for Malta.
Group BAlbania - Moldova 87-52
Albania registered the first victory in Group B. The hosts crushed Moldova to improve at 1-1 record. Brian Cuka and Jord Thanasi notched 15 points each to lead the effort. Albania established a 46:26 halftime lead. They unloaded 41 points in the second half and raced to the win. Alexandr Turcanu tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds for Moldova.
Scotland - San Marino 94-31
Scotland marched past San Marino to register the third consecutive win in Group B. Scotland led from start to finish. They established a 45:16 halftime advantage. Scotland limited San Marino to 15 points in the second half and secured a comfortable win. Callum Mortimer (194-F-03) came up with 21 points and 10 rebounds for Scotland. Nicola Venturini tossed in 6 points for San Marino.
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