Belarus - United Kingdom 63-76 England registered the second straight win at the U18 European Championship in Division B. They prevailed against Belarus to stay perfect in Group A. Elliott Sentance (191-SG-94) knocked down 17 points to lead the effort. Belarus fell at 0-2 record after the loss. Belarus jumped to an early lead. They enjoyed a 22:13 advantage ten minutes into the game. But England adjusted offence scoring 26 points in the second quarter and cutting the deficit at 2-point mark at halftime 41:39. England held their opponents to just 12 points in the third term to surge ahead. The Brits entered the fourth frame up by 3 points. They took over the initiative in the fourth frame completely and silenced Belarus. Rowell Graham (197-F-94) posted 15 points, while Kingsley Okoroh had 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Yahor Patupchyk (191-SG-94) answered with 13 points for Belarus. Dzmitry Astashou had 11 points and 12 boards in the loss.
Hungary - Romania 86-57 Hungary earned the second win in a row at the U18 European Championship in Division B. They held off Romania to stay on top of Group A. Zoltan Perl (194-G-95) scored 18 points to lead the winners. Hungary ensured a confident start to the game. They held their opponents to 9 points in the opening quarter to build a 17-point lead. Romania stopped the bleeding in the second quarter. They narrowed the gap at 10-point mark at halftime. But Hungary picked the rhythm in the third quarter. They unloaded 32 points in the period and entered the fourth frame up by 25 points. Hungary never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory at the end. Gyorgy Goloman (204-PF-96) netted 16 points, while Benedek Varadi added 12 points for the winners. Cristian Anghel (193-SF-94) had 11 points for Romania. Mirel Dragoste netted 10 points in the loss.
Israel - Scotland 93-43 Israel enjoyed the first victory at the U18 European Championship in Division B. They overwhelmed Scotland for 1-1 record in Group A. Maxim Kikus (191-SG-94, agency: Avi Zilberman) scored 16 points to lead the winners. Israel exploded with 29 points in the opening quarter to surge ahead. They held Scotland to 7 points in the second quarter posting a 48:27 halftime lead. The margin just kept on growing in the second half. Israel ensured a 34-point lead before the final stanza and never looked back en route to the victory. Daniel Sealine (187-SG-94) provided 15 points, while Egor Koulechov added 14 points for the winners. Jack Nicholson (180-SG-94) answered with 11 points for Scotland. Nicholas Sim netted 7 points in the losing effort.
Group B
Luxembourg - Austria 64-75 Austria opened win count at U18 European Championship in Division B. They knocked down Luxembourg for 1-1 record in Group B. Jakob Poeltl (208-PF-95) tallied 16 points and 20 rebounds to lead the winners. Luxembourg fell at 0-2 record after the loss. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 21:21 at the first break. Austria put their noses in front in the second quarter. They established a 38:34 halftime lead. Austria boosted the lead in the third term. They piled up a 6-point lead at the final intermission. Austria held their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth frame to seal the victory at the end. Timur Bas (198-PF-94) posted 14 points, while Valentin Bauer added 13 points in the victory. Bob Melcher (196-G-94) answered with 22 points for Luxembourg. Thomas Grun had 13 points in the loss.
Slovakia - Czech Republic 45-78 Czech Republic posted the second consecutive win at the start of U18 European Championship. They overcame their neighbours Slovakia for 2-0 record on top of Group B. Karel Ausprunk (200-F/C-94) came up with 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead the winners. Slovakia suffered the initial loss and slipped at 0-1 record. Czech Republic held their opponents to 11 points in the opening quarter to take a 6-point lead. The Czech team stretched the lead in the second quarter. They accumulated a 36:23 halftime buffer. Czech Republic stayed in charge throughout the third quarter. They made it 57:34 lead with one quarter remaining. Slovakia never recovered in the final stanza as the Czech side cruised to the victory. Radovan Kouril (180-PG-95) accounted for 12 points and 10 assists, while Jan Svandrlik added 10 points for the winners. Robert Rozim (199-F-94) answered with 13 points for Slovakia. Vladimir Brodziansky banked 9 points and 14 boards in the loss.
Group C
Montenegro - Iceland 68-80 Iceland extended their surprising start to the U18 European Championship in Division B campaign. They knocked down Montenegro to stay perfect at 2-0 record. Martin Hermannsson (190-SG-94) scored 19 points to lead Iceland. Montenegro fell at 1-1 record after the defeat in Group C. The Balkan team looked slightly better throughout the starting quarter. They ensured a 20:18 lead ten minutes into the game. But Iceland turned things around in the second quarter. They denied the deficit and pulled ahead for a 37:35 halftime advantage. Iceland poured in 29 points in the third term to boost the lead. They entered the fourth quarter up by 11 points 66:55. Montenegro came up with just 13 points in the fourth quarter and had to surrender at the end. Elvar Fridriksson (180-PG-94) nailed 15 points, while Stefan Torfason added 13 points for the winners. Milos Pajovic (205-C-94) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Montenegro. Vaso Popovic had 14 points in the loss.
Switzerland - Sweden 44-89 Sweden posted the second straight win at the start of U18 European Championship in Division B. They knocked down Swiss counterparts in Group C. Nicholas Spires (209-PF-94) came up with 18 points and 12 rebounds to pace the Scandinavian team. Switzerland suffered the second loss in a row. Sweden set the tone early. They held Switzerland to just 9 points in the first quarter to take a 10-point lead. Sweden boosted the margin in the second quarter. They accumulated a 41:19 halftime advantage. Things got even worse for Switzerland in the third term. Sweden accumulated a 34-point lead heading into the fourth frame and cruised to the victory at the end. Johan Lofberg (199-SG-95) and Adam Ramstedt scored 12 points each for Sweden. Leo Schittenhelm (194-SF-94) responded with 10 points for Switzerland. Fabio Appavou and Bertrand Galley netted 9 points each in the loss.
Norway - Finland 49-74 Finland clinched the first win at the U18 European Championship. They overcame Norway to improve at 1-1 record in Group C. Julius Rajala (205-PF-94) scored 13 points to lead well-balanced effort from the Finnish team. Norway fell at 0-2 record after the loss. Finland dominated from the starting minutes. They posted a 23:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Finland boosted the margin in the second quarter. They earned a 42:25 halftime lead. Norway cut the deficit in the third term. They limited the Finnish side to just 6 points in the period and got within 12 points at the final intermission. But Finland exploded with 26 points in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Joonas Lehtoranta (183-SG-94) posted 12 points, while Mikael Kauhanen and Niko Mattila notched 9 points each for the winners. Marco Lepovic (193-F-94) answered with 16 points and 15 boards for Norway. Nikola Blatancic and Vuk Krivokapic netted 11 points each in the loss.
Group D
Portugal - Bosnia 48-78 Bosnia and Herzegovina fired past Portugal for the second win at the U18 European Championship in Division B. Jusuf Nurkic (212-C-94) scored 20 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the hosts on top of Group D. Portugal fell at 1-1 record after the defeat. Bosnia and Herzegovina grabbed the initiative early in the game. They built a 24:11 lead after ten minutes. Bosnia and Herzegovina accumulated a 37:22 halftime lead. The hosts kept Portugal at bay throughout the third term. The margin grew at 18-point mark before the fourth quarter. Bosnia and Herzegovina did not loosen the grasp and breezed to the victory at the end. Nedim Buza (201-SF-95) delivered 13 points, while Asim Ahmedic added 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Andre Miguens (184-SF-94) answered with 14 points for Portugal. Pedro Bastos netted 8 points in the loss.
Georgia - Holland 50-92 Netherlands claimed the opening win at the U18 European Championship in Division B. They toppled Georgia to gain 1-1 record in Group D. Georgia slipped at 0-1 record. Mike Schilder (185-PG-94, agency: Court Side) stepped up with 21 points to lead the Dutchmen. Netherlands lead by just three points ten minutes into the game 19:16. But they went on a 25:7 run to earn a 44:23 halftime advantage. Netherlands boosted the gap in the third quarter. They piled up a 29-point lead before the fourth stanza. Netherlands did not loosen the grip in the final term and marched to the victory at the end. Julius van Sauers (191-F-95) and Jito Kok notched 12 points each for the winners. Irakli Mikeladze (180-PG-94) answered with 17 points for Georgia. Beka Burjanadze netted 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the loss.
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Awards 2012 - Aug 20, 2012
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MVP: Dario Saric (208-F/C-94) of Croatia
Best Guard: Nikola Radicevic (194-G-94) of Serbia
Best Forward: Nikola Jankovic (205-PF-94) of Serbia
Best Center: Dario Saric of Croatia
Best Coach: Jaksa Vulic of Croatia
1st Team
G: Nikola Radicevic (194-94) of Serbia
G: Mikhail Kulagin (188-94) of Russia
F: Marius Grigonis (198-94) of Lithuania
PF: Nikola Jankovic (205-94) of Serbia
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Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B Awards 2012 - Aug 20, 2012
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MVP: Jusuf Nurkic (212-C-94) of Bosnia
Best Guard: Radovan Kouril (180-PG-95) of Czech Rep.
Best Forward: Egor Koulechov (194-SF-94) of Wingate Acad.
Best Center: Jusuf Nurkic (212-C-94) of Bosnia
1st Team
PG: Radovan Kouril (180-95) of Czech Rep.
PG: Luke Nelson (189-95) of United K.
SF: Egor Koulechov (194-94) of Israel
PF: Jakob Poeltl (208-95) of Austria
C: Jusuf Nurkic (212-9 [read more]
Croatia celebrate the title in Vilnius - Aug 19, 2012
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Croatia - Lithuania 88-76
Croatia celebrated the first U18 European Championship title since 2002. They overcame hosting Lithuania in the championship game tonight to clinch the trophy. Dario Saric (208-F-94) came up with another sizzling performance tallying 39 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assist to lead the winners. Croatia opened the game on a 10:3 run. Dario Saric soon gave Croatia a 17:5 lead. He finished with 12 points in the opening quarter as Croatia earned a 22:15 lead [read more]
FINAL
Croatia - Lithuania 88-76 Croatia celebrated the first U18 European Championship title since 2002. They overcame hosting Lithuania in the championship game tonight to clinch the trophy. Dario Saric (208-F-94) came up with another sizzling performance tallying 39 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assist to lead the winners. Croatia opened the game on a 10:3 run. Dario Saric soon gave Croatia a 17:5 lead. He finished with 12 points in the opening quarter as Croatia earned a 22:15 lead. The visitors accumulated a 31:19 lead early in the second quarter. But Lekavicius helped Lithuania cut the deficit to just three points at halftime 33:36. Lekavicius and Gintvanis organized a 6:2 run from the hosts as they posted a 40:38 lead early in the third quarter. But Croatia quickly returned the lead and surged ahead for a 58:53 advantage at the final break. Saric came up with 12 more points in the fourth quarter as Croatia marched to the victory. Tomislav Gabric (201-F-95) posted 14 points, while Jakov Mustapic added 11 points for the winners. Marius Grigonis (198-F-94) had 17 points for Lithuania. Jokubas Gintvainis and Justas Tamulis finished with 15 points each in the loss.
3-4 Place
Russia - Serbia 56-66 Serbia stepped onto the pedestal at U18 European Championship. They defeated Russia to clinch the Bronze medals. Stefan Pot (195-G-94) came up with 21 points to lead the winners. Serbia and Russia stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 20:20 after ten minutes. Serbia pulled ahead in the second quarter. They eked out a narrow 35:33 halftime lead. Serbia extended the lead in the third quarter. The Balkan team ensured a 7-point lead at the final intermission. Serbia did not loosen the grasp in the final term and rolled to the victory at the end. Doko Salic (209-C-95) accounted for 15 points, while Nikola Rebic added 7 points for the winners. Igor Kanygin (207-F/C-94) answered with 12 points for Russia. Mikhail Kulagin had 11 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
5-6 Place
Latvia - Spain 51-80 Spanish U18 National Team earned the fifth position at the European Championship. They thumped hosting Latvia on the final day of the tournament. Ilimane Diop (209-C-95) paced former champions with 16 points. Spain held Latvia to 5 points in the opening quarter to take a 7-point lead. Spain erupted for 31 points in the second quarter to stretch the margin. The Spaniards piled up a 43:17 halftime lead. Latvia struggled to come back to life in the third quarter. They faced a massive 29-point deficit heading into the fourth frame. Spain never looked back in the final quarter marching to a comfortable win at the end. Guillermo Hernangomez (209-C-94) posted 12 points, while Juan Saiz added 11 points for the winners. Elvis Endzels (180-PG-94) answered with 11 points for Latvia. Armands Ginters had 9 points in the loss.
7-8 Place
Bulgaria - Italy 65-84 Italy clinched the 7th position at U18 European Championship. They defeated Bulgaria on the last day of the tournament. Amedeo Tessitori (204-PF-94) came up with 28 points to lead the Azzurri. Italy fired 25 points in the opening quarter to surge ahead. They ensured a 12-point lead after ten minutes. Italy boosted the margin in the second quarter. The Azzurri piled up a 45:25 halftime lead. Bulgaria could not change the complexion of the encounter in the third quarter. Italy stayed in charge taking a 24-point lead into the fourth frame. Bulgaria outscored their opponents in the final period but could not avoid the loss at the end. Mirco Turel (192-SG-94) finished with 12 points, while Tommaso Laquintana added 9 points for the winners. Kris Minkov (198-SF-94) answered with 15 points for Bulgaria. Anton Dikov had 10 points in the loss.
Group G
Denmark - Germany 65-97 Germany capped their U18 European Championship campaign with victory. They drubbed Denmark but could not avoid the relegation to Division B. France also won their game and Les Bleus became the only team to save Division A spot from Group G. Germany exploded with 28 points to surge ahead in the opening quarter. They ensured a 4-point lead at the first break. Germany stretched the margin in the second quarter. They piled up a comfortable 27-point lead at the big break. Denmark narrowed the gap in the third quarter. They cut the distance at 23-point mark at the final break. Germany outgunned their opponents 22:12 in the final stanza and sealed the victory at the end. Mauricio Marin (192-G-94) posted 15 points to lead the winners. Johannes Thiemann (203-F-94) added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Germany. Jacob Jensen (211-C-94) answered with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Denmark. Rasmus Hansen and Rasmus Larsen netted 11 points apiece in the loss.
France - Poland 76-52 France finished their U18 European Championship campaign on a high note. They defeated Poland to ensure Division A spot for the next season. Mouhammadou Jaiteh (206-C-94) came up with 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winners. France surged ahead right from the start. Les Bleus posted 19:13 lead after ten minutes. France maintained the lead throughout the second quarter. They ensured a 38:29 halftime lead. France stretched the margin in the third quarter. They held their opponents to 12 points in the period to take a 17-point lead at the final break. Poland managed just 11 points in the fourth term and France cruised to the victory at the end. Antony Labanca (191-SF-94) posted 15 points, while Alexandre Chassang and Kevin Harley had 12 points each for the winners. Jakub Schenk (184-PG-94) replied with 15 points for Poland. Kacper Borowski netted 11 points in the loss.
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