Serbia beat Lithuania to claim Division A title-Aug 16, 2025
FINAL
Serbia - Lithuania 99-86 Serbia celebrated title in Tbilisi. They overcame slow start to beat Lithuania for U16 trophy. Petar Bjelica (208-C-2009) scored 25 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the champions. Lithuania posted a 53-43 halftime lead. But Serbia bounced back with a 32-15 rally in the third term to spur ahead. They sank 24 points in the fourth period to seal the win. Ognjen Simjanovski (191-G/F-2009) chipped in 22 points for Serbia. Gabrielius Buivydas (195-F-2009) responded with 26 points for Lithuania.
3-4 Place
Slovenia - Italy 79-71 Slovenia earned Bronze medals in Tbilisi. They beat Italy in the consolation final tonight. Lun Jarc (203-F-2009) came up with 27 points to pace the winners. Slovenia recorded a 44-37 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 9-point mark at the final break and protected it throughout the fourth frame. Simone Ventura (196-G-2009) tossed in 15 points for Italy.
5-6 Place
Latvia - France 66-90 France coasted past Latvia to earn the fifth position. les Bleus registered a comfortable 28-11 lead after ten minutes and breezed to the victory afterwards. Messi Yangala (203-F-2009) notched 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Tomass Latisevs (179-PG-2009) replied with 14 points for Latvia.
7-8 Place
Turkey - Spain 89-74 Turkey outscored Spain to earn the 7th place in Tbilisi. Turkey recorded a 39-36 halftime lead. They went on a 29-17 rally in the fourth period to ice the victory. Omer Kutluay (193-G-2009) came up with 31 points to pace the winners. Diego Ferreras (195-F-2009) replied with 17 points for Spain.
9-10 Place
Greece - Germany 62-74 Germany occupied the 9th place in Georgia. They beat Greece in their final game at the championship. Germany accumulated a 36-23 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 18-point mark heading into the fourth period and marched to the win. Paul-Julius Plato (201-F-2009) tossed in 20 points for Germany. Dimitrios Kapirelis (195-F/G-2009) answered with 17 points for the Hellenes.
11-12 Place
Georgia - Romania 88-84 Georgia outscored Romania to claim the 11th place in Tbilisi. The hosts piled up a 47-37 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and marched to the win. Luka Pochkhua (2009) delivered 23 points and 8 rebounds for Georgia. Mihnea Gae (194-SG-2009) replied with 17 points for Romania.
13-14 Place
Israel - Estonia 91-70 Israel protected their Division A spot as they beat Estonia in the game for the 13th place. Israel posted a 47-30 halftime lead. They erupted for 28 points in the fourth term and rallied to the win. Eilon Sokolovski (2009) posted 32 points, while Omri Orland (2009) added 14 points for Israel. Robert Kangur (192-G-2009) answered with 16 points for Estonia.
15-16 Place
Finland - Switzerland 63-53 Finland wrapped up their campaign with the win over Switzerland. Finland went on a 40-18 second half run to seal the win. Heikki Humpert (200-F-2009) recorded 16 points for the winners. Alessio Solazzi (2009) hauled in 13 points for Switzerland.
Nikola Kusturica, 16-year old Serbian shooting guard picked up the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket.
He plays For the FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team in Spain.
Kusturica received multiple other awards, was named the Best Guard and was voted to the First Team.
He conducted his way to the fourth position in averaging a commendable 20 points per game.
Kusturica also averaged almost 8 rebounds per game during the event.
He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
Kusturica's 30 points against Turkey were the most he scored at the tournament.
Nathan Soliman, 16-year old French small forward was voted the Best Forward of FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket.
He plays For the Pole France Paris.
Soliman was also selected to the First Team.
He started playing in the French Under 16 National Team 2 years ago.
With finesse and precision, Soliman claimed the third position in points per game, delivering a stellar 20 points per game average and second spot in rebounds per game with an outstanding average of 10.
Soliman has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
His 26 points against Spain were the most he scored at the tournament.
Despite his young age he had an impressive career.
He played in the final of the Adidas Next Generation Tournament Finals in Berlin in 2024.
Soliman was selected to the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Paris All-Tournament Team in 2024.
Petar Bjelica, 16-year old Serbian power forward was selected as the Best Center at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket.
He plays For the Mega MIS Beograd Under 18 team.
Bjelica was also chosen to the First Team.
His playmaking prowess was on full display as he secured the third position in rebounds per game averaging almost 10.
Bjelica also had 15 points per game at the event.
He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
Bjelica's 25 points against Lithuania were the most he scored at the tournament.
Gabrielius Buivydas, 16-year old Lithuanian forward was named to the First Team of FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket.
He plays For the Rytas Vilnius Under 19 team.
Buivydas logged over 16 points and 5 rebounds per game at the event.
His 26 points against Serbia were the most he scored at the tournament.
Lun Jarc, 16-year old Slovenian forward earned a spot in the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket.
He plays For the BC Mega Soccerbet Sremska Mitrovica Under 19 team in Serbia.
It is Jarc's second year in the Slovenian Under 16 National Team.
Jarc averaged almost 15 points and 6 rebounds per game at the event.
His 27 points against Italy were the most he scored at the tournament.
Division B. Poland top Belgium to lift title in Skopje-Aug 16, 2025
FINAL
Belgium - Poland 67-68 Poland are 2025 Division B champions. They narrowly edged Belgium in the Final in Skopje tonight. Antoni Majcherek (190-PG-2009) and Szymon Lata (187-G-2009) sank 4 free throws late in regulation to propel Poland to the triumph. Antoni Majcherek finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the champions. Szymon Lata added 12 points for Poland. Dylan Havyarimana (204-C-2009) answered with 16 points, while Aaron Ona Embo (180-G-2009) had 14 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
Portugal - Czech Republic 67-85 Czechia earned Division A promotion as they beat Portugal in the consolation final in Skopje. Czechia went on a 26-12 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Matej Buben (199-F-2009) accounted for 24 points, while Jakub Chaloupka (191-SG-2009) had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Czechia. Sebastiao Faro (192-G-2009) netted 26 points for Portugal.
5-6 Place
Ukraine - Montenegro 67-82 Montenegro finished fifth in Skopje. They wrapped up their campaign with a comfortable win over Ukraine. Montenegro trailed by two points after ten minutes. But they responded with a 44-27 run in the next two quarters to surge ahead for good. Andrej Fantic (204-F-2009) came up with 31 points to pace the Balkan team. Dmytro Datsenko (197-C-2009) answered with 26 points for Ukraine.
7-8 Place
Bosnia - Croatia 83-74 Bosnia outgunned Croatia in the game for the 7th place. Bosnia grabbed a 38-35 halftime lead. But Croatia used a 25-13 rally in the third term to spur ahead. Bosnia finished the game on a 22-14 rally to snatch the victory. Imran Subasic (195-F-2009) came up with 24 points for Bosnia. Toni Garma (197-G-2010) replied with 17 points for Croatia.
9-10 Place
Iceland - Denmark 82-83 Denmark nipped Iceland to clinch the 9th position in Skopje. Denmark piled up a 50-39 halftime lead. Iceland went on a strong comeback rally in the second half but came up just short at the end. Gustav Erichsen (197-G-2009) and Lucas Troels (201-G-2009) provided 17 points each for Denmark. Benoni Andrason (197-F-2009) replied with 23 points for Iceland.
11-12 Place
Sweden - Ireland 75-67 Sweden outscored Ireland to claim the 11th position. Ireland led by two points at the interval but Sweden fired 42 points in the second half to race to the win. Victor Lagerkvist (197-F-2009) tossed in 22 points for Sweden. Fryderyk Klimas (185-G-2009) posted 26 points for Ireland.
13-14 Place
Bulgaria - Hungary 61-77 Hungary outscored Bulgaria to claim the 13th position. Hungary recorded a comfortable 46-28 halftime lead and raced to the win in the second half. Benedek Gaspar (2009) and Mark Szafko (191-G-2009) netted 14 points each for Hungary. Kaloyan Marchev (190-SG-2009) answered with 13 points for Bulgaria.
15-16 Place
North Macedonia - United Kingdom 76-88 United Kingdom rallied past North Macedonia to clinch the 15th position. United Kingdom piled up a 47-33 halftime lead and cruised to the win in the second half. Maxx Tjongondjoza (201-SF) came up with 31 points to lead the winning side. Dion Shabani (2010) answered with 23 points for North Macedonia.
17-18 Place
Slovakia - Holland 77-69 Slovakia held off Netherlands to claim the 17th place in Skopje. Slovakia dominated in the first half posting a 45-35 lead. Netherlands narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Matus Rybar (190-G-2009) knocked down 22 points to pace Slovakia. Jason Mettes (196-SG-2009) answered with 23 points for the Dutch side.
19-20 Place
Cyprus - Norway 68-66 Cyprus nipped Norway to earn the 19th place. Norway enjoyed a 22-9 lead after ten minutes. But Cyprus took over in the next quarters. They sank 21 points in the fourth frame to snatch the win. Constantinos Mastoris (183-SG-2009) came up with 17 points for Cyprus. Nordahl Farstadvoll-Furnes (F-2009) responded with 17 points for Norway.
21-22 Place
Austria - Kosovo 72-63 Austria held off Kosovo to finish the tournament on a high note. Austria went on a 40-34 second half rally to ice the win. Jakob Edegger scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to pace the winners. Enes Gashi (193-SF-2009) answered with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Kosovo.
Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division B Awards 2025-Aug 19, 2025
Aaron Ona Embo, 16-year old Belgian guard picked up the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division B.
He plays For the Real Madrid 2nd team in Spain.
Ona Embo received multiple other awards, was named the Best Guard and was voted to the First Team.
He started playing in the Belgian Under 16 National Team 2 years ago.
Ona Embo was previously selected to the First Team last year.
His exceptional play earned him the second spot in points per game, boasting an impressive average of 21.
Ona Embo also averaged over 4 assists per game during the event.
He has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points during the event.
Ona Embo's 31 points against Czech Republic were the most he scored at the tournament.
Miguel Sousa, 17-year old Portuguese small forward was voted the Best Forward of FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division B.
He plays For the Valencia in Spain.
Sousa was also chosen to the First Team.
He started playing in the Portuguese Under 16 National Team 2 years ago.
Sousa orchestrated his way to the fifth spot in rebounds per game, showcasing a dazzling average of almost 11.
He also recorded almost 11 points per game at the event.
Sousa registered double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
His 15 points against Austria were the most he scored at the tournament.
Lukasz Lysek, 16-year old Polish center was selected as the Best Center at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division B.
He plays For the WKK Wroclaw 2nd team.
Lysek was also named to the First Team.
He had over 5 points and 6 rebounds per game at the event.
Lysek's 14 points against Montenegro were the most he scored at the tournament.
Marek Houska, 16-year old Czech point guard earned a spot in the First Team of FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division B.
He plays For the Decin.
Houska averaged over 12 points and almost 7 rebounds per game at the event.
His 16 points against Bulgaria were the most he scored at the tournament.
Hubert Swirydowicz, 16-year old Polish forward was voted to the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division B.
He plays For the WKS Slask Wroclaw Under 16 team.
Swirydowicz recorded over 10 points and almost 7 rebounds per game at the event.
His 16 points against North Macedonia were the most he scored at the tournament.
Most Valuable Player: Aaron Ona Embo (180-G-2009) of Real Madrid B Best Guard: Aaron Ona Embo (180-G-2009) of Real Madrid B Best Forward: Miguel Sousa (186-SF-2008) of Valencia Best Center: Lukasz Lysek (212-C-2009) of WKK 2
Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division B First Team 2025
Andorra - Luxembourg 55-68 Luxembourg claimed Division C title. They beat Andorra for the trophy tonight. Luxembourg eked out a 30-25 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 10-point mark heading into the fourth period. Luxembourg held Andorra to 15 points in the final stanza to race to the trophy. James Russell (190-SF-2009) chipped in 22 points, while Abram Macalou (192-F-2009) had 18 points and 16 rebounds for Luxembourg. Pol Sans (180-F-2010) delivered 12 points for Andorra.
3-4 Place
Armenia - Albania 118-78 Armenia
outgunned Albania to clinch the third place in Division C. Armenia used
a 32-8 rally in the second stanza to gain a comfortable lead. They
unleashed 63 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Edgar
Agabekyan finished with 36 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Kevin
Keshishyan accounted for 25 points for Armenia. David Gorodezki (184-SG-2009) netted
23 points for Albania.
Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C Awards 2025-Jul 17, 2025
Marvin Delgado, 15-year old Luxembourger guard picked up the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C.
He plays For the BBC Etzella Ettelbruck.
Delgado was also voted to the First Team.
It is Delgado's second year in the Luxembourger Under 16 National Team.
He orchestrated his way to the fifth spot in rebounds per game, showcasing a dazzling average of 10.
Delgado also averaged over 16 points per game during the event.
He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 4 games during the event.
Delgado's 26 points against Azerbaijan were the most he scored at the tournament.
Abram Macalou, 15-year old Luxembourger forward was selected to the First Team of FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C.
He plays For the Avanti Mondorf.
It is Macalou's second year in the Luxembourger Under 16 National Team.
Macalou conducted his way to the fourth position in averaging a commendable over 10 rebounds per game.
He also registered over 15 points per game at the event.
Macalou has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
His 22 points against Gibraltar were the most he scored at the tournament.
Gerard Tauste, 16-year old Andorra forward was chosen to the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C.
He plays For the BC MoraBanc Andorra 2nd team in Spain.
Tauste recorded over 10 points and 7 rebounds per game at the event.
His 18 points against Gibraltar were the most he scored at the tournament.
Edgar Agabekyan, 15-year old shooting guard was named to the First Team of FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C.
It is Agabekyan's second year in the Armenian Under 16 National Team.
He averaged over 6 rebounds per game at the event.
Agabekyan led the European Championships Under 16 in points per game with almost 25.
He has totalled 4 games of 20 or more points during the event.
Agabekyan's 36 points against Albania were the most he scored at the tournament.
Andreas Bokaj, 15-year old Albanian guard earned a spot in the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C.
He plays For the PAOK Thesasloniki Under 18 team in Greece.
With finesse and precision, Bokaj claimed the fifth position in points per game, delivering a stellar almost 17 points per game average.
Bokaj also logged almost 10 rebounds per game at the event.
He registered double-doubles in 4 games during the event.
Bokaj's 23 points against Malta were the most he scored at the tournament.
Most Valuable Player: Marvin Delgado (179-G-2009) of Etzella
Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C First Team 2025
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