Real Madrid - NGST 71-60

Real Madrid conquered the ANGT 22/23 trophy tonight. They rallied past NGST in Kaunas to capture the title. The game was mostly controlled by Real Madrid. NGST managed to win second period 24-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded NGST 45-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. Slovenian swingman Jan Vide (195-2005) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Hugo Gonzalez (198-2006) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Five Real Madrid players scored in double figures. Montenegrin David Mirkovic (200-2006) produced 8 points and 12 rebounds and French guard Illan Pietrus (187-2005) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Real Madrid: V.Jan 19+7reb+6ast, G.Hugo 17+7reb+3ast, B.Mitar 13+7reb+2ast, D.Ismaila 12+10reb, D.Egor 10+9reb+5ast, N.Szymon 0+3reb
NGST: P.Illan 15+5reb+1ast, F.Mouhamed 10+6reb, D.Mohamed 9+2ast, E.Esli 8+4reb+1ast, M.David 8+12reb+2ast, G.Lucas 6+3reb+1ast

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of French PFYM INSEP (2-1) in Beograd on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Serbian NGTB (4-1) 77-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of PFYM INSEP. NGTB made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by PFYM INSEP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin David Mirkovic (200-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Turkish guard Emir Sivas (176-2005) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Noa Essengue (196-2006) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. PFYM INSEP's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. NGTB have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-1 record. PFYM INSEP at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Crvena Zvezda.
Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Top-ranked Mega BG (4-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging their biggest opponent Crvena Zvezda (2-1) 80-79 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Crvena Zvezda. The winners were led by guard Andrej Musicki (186-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 assists and 8 steals and Urban Kroflic supported him with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Even 18 points and 7 assists by guard Nikola Topic (198-2005) did not help to save the game for Crvena Zvezda. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mega BG have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Crvena Zvezda at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with PFYM INSEP.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Valencia. Third ranked Spanish host Valencia (2-2) smashed their close opponent Turkish Anadolu Efes (1-3) 78-59. Lucas Mari fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. Salih Altuntas produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valencia maintains third position with 2-2 record having just six point less than leader Mega BG which they share with defeated Anadolu Efes. Loser Anadolu Efes keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Partizan BG.

In the last game of round 16 winless Venice lost to Partizan BG on the opponent's court 79-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists by Savo Drezgic of Partizan BG.

FINAL

Crvena Zvezda - Mega BG 79-80

Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Top-ranked Mega BG (4-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging their biggest opponent Crvena Zvezda (2-1) 80-79 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Crvena Zvezda. Mega BG forced 20 Crvena Zvezda turnovers. The winners were led by guard Andrej Musicki (186-2005) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 assists and 8 steals and Slovenian forward Urban Kroflic (197-2006) supported him with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Mega BG players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 7 assists by guard Nikola Topic (198-2005) did not help to save the game for Crvena Zvezda. Center Lazar Gacic (212-2005) added 20 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mega BG have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Crvena Zvezda at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with PFYM INSEP.
Top scorers:
Mega BG: J.Filip 15+3reb+2ast, D.Asim 11+3reb+1ast, M.Andrej 11+4reb+10ast, M.Bogoljub 10+4reb+1ast, K.Urban 10+9reb+2ast, D.Danilo 9+4reb
Crvena Zvezda: G.Lazar 20+6reb, T.Nikola 18+3reb+7ast, V.Andrija 14+8reb+1ast, M.Pavle 8+5reb+1ast, G.Lazar 7+6reb+2ast, D.Vasilije 5+5reb+1ast

3-4 Place

NGTB - PFYM INSEP 77-70

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated French PFYM INSEP (2-1) in Beograd on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Serbian NGTB (4-1) 77-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of PFYM INSEP. NGTB made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by PFYM INSEP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin David Mirkovic (200-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Turkish guard Emir Sivas (176-2005) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Noa Essengue (196-2006) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Theo Pichard (197-2005) scored 12 points and 7 assists. PFYM INSEP's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. NGTB have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-1 record. PFYM INSEP at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Crvena Zvezda.
Top scorers:
NGTB: M.David 17+11reb, S.Emir 16+6reb+3ast, T.Vasilije 15+5reb, S.Dino 10+2reb, S.Omer 7+5reb, S.Nikas 6+3reb+7ast
PFYM INSEP: E.Noa 15+7reb+1ast, P.Theo 12+4reb+7ast, L.Maxim 12+6reb, J.Wilson 8+6reb, D.Mohamed 7+2reb+2ast, S.Talis 6+3reb+1ast

5-6 Place

Valencia - Anadolu Efes 78-59

The game between Top Four teams took place in Valencia. Third ranked Spanish host Valencia (2-2) smashed their close opponent Turkish Anadolu Efes (1-3) 78-59. Valencia forced 30 Anadolu Efes turnovers. Strangely Anadolu Efes outrebounded Valencia 48-25 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Valencia made 8 blocks. Forward Lucas Mari (196-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. Swingman Adrian Salvador (195-2005) chipped in 19 points. Center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Kaan Onat (-2007) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Valencia maintains third position with 2-2 record having just six point less than leader Mega BG which they share with defeated Anadolu Efes. Loser Anadolu Efes keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Partizan BG.
Top scorers:
Valencia: S.Adrian 19+3reb+3ast, M.Lucas 15+7reb+10ast, B.David 10+3reb, V.Gerard 7+1reb, C.Jorge 6+1reb, S.Pablo 5+1reb+2ast
Anadolu Efes: O.Kaan 13+2reb+7ast, A.Salih 12+11reb, D.Berkay 10, T.Kaan 8+7reb+1ast, C.Cemal 4+3reb, A.Yaman 4+2reb+1ast

7-8 Place

Partizan BG - Venice 87-79

Everything could happen in Beograd at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Serbian Partizan BG and their close opponent Italian Venice had identical 0-3 record. This time Partizan BG used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Venice 87-79 on Sunday night. Partizan BG had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Savo Drezgic (187-2006) fired a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Power forward Stefan Plisnic (207-2006) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Partizan BG's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Pietro Iannuzzi (193-2006) produced 25 points and guard Francesco Barbero (181-2005) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Four Venice players scored in double figures. Partizan BG (1-3) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. It was Venice's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Partizan BG: D.Savo 27+12reb+10ast, P.Stefan 22+6reb+2ast, S.Djordje 9+3reb+4ast, V.Fedor 8+7reb+2ast, D.Aleksa 8+3reb, M.Mladen 7+2reb
Venice: I.Pietro 25+4reb+1ast, P.Tommaso 14+1reb+3ast, G.Andrea 11+3reb+5ast, N.Federico 10+7reb+2ast, B.Francesco 7+6reb+9ast, P.Giovanni 4+4reb+2ast

After he helped U18 FC Barcelona to take first place and lock up a spot at the ANGT Finals, Kasparas Jakucionis (187-F-2006) was named Most Valuable Player of the Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament Zadar.
Jakucionis was joined on the All-Tournament by his teammate Dame Sarr (196-F-2006), Lucas Langarita (192-G-2005) of U18 Casademont Zaragoza, Toni Bilic (201-G-2005) of U18 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana and Mouhamed Faye (206-C-2005) from U18 Next Generation Team Zadar. With 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals for a performance index rating of 20, Jakucionis played a major role in Barcelona winning the first-place game 54-81 over Zaragoza. For the tournament, the Lithuanian averaged 19.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.0 steals for a PIR of 25.0. He ranked fifth in scoring, fourth in assists, tied for first in steals and second in PIR. In the first-place game, Sarr collected 27 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals for PIR of 29. The Italian averaged 19.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 3.0 steals, resulting in a PIR of 17.8. With those averages, Sarr ranked third in scoring, tied for first in steals and ninth in index rating.
Langarita was held in check in the first-place game with 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block. But he was great the rest of the tournament, picking up 18.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks for a PIR of 19.0. The guard ranked sixth in scoring, fifth in rebounds, first in assists, fourth in blocks and seventh in PIR.
Faye dominated play inside for NGT Zadar with 14.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.2 blocks, coming out to a PIR of 24.0. He ranked first in rebounds and blocks, third in index rating and 12th in scoring.
Bilic, for his part, tallied 21.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals for an average PIR of 20.0. He was the leading scorer, fifth in PIR and ninth in assists.
Courtesy of: euroleaguebasketball.net

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of French ASVEL (3-1) on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Spanish Joventut (4-0) 71-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ASVEL. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Portuguese forward Ruben Prey (209-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Swingman Iker Garmendia (200-2006) chipped in 17 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Yohann Sissoko (188-2006) produced 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. ASVEL's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Joventut have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated ASVEL. ASVEL at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with Cholet.
Another exciting game was played in Patras between fourth ranked Olympiacos and their close opponent Promitheas where Olympiacos (1-3) beat Promitheas (0-4) on the road 60-56. Guard Emmanouil Alexis (196-2005) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. Euaggelos Sotiropoulos contributed with 8 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Konstantinos Gryllis (203-2005) replied with 9 points and 16 rebounds for Promitheas. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Olympiacos left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Bassano. It was Promitheas' fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cholet. Second ranked French Cholet faced their close opponent Greek NGTP. Host Cholet (3-1) smashed guests from Patras (2-2) 94-64. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Tidjane Salaun who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. Theo Airhienbuwa responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cholet have a solid three-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after ASVEL lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser NGTP keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Vechta.

In the last game of round 8 Bassano was defeated by Vechta in a road game 68-64.

FINAL

Joventut - ASVEL 71-56

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of French ASVEL (3-1) on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Spanish Joventut (4-0) 71-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of ASVEL. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Portuguese forward Ruben Prey (209-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Swingman Iker Garmendia (200-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Yohann Sissoko (188-2006) produced 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Felix De Almeida (198-2005) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. ASVEL's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Joventut have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated ASVEL. ASVEL at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with Cholet.
Top scorers:
Joventut: P.Ruben 19+15reb, D.Aristode 17+9reb+1ast, G.Iker 17+14reb+1ast, M.Conrad 9+1reb+7ast, G.Albert 5+3reb+3ast, M.Pau 2+1reb+7ast
ASVEL: D.Almeida Felix 14+5reb, S.Yohann 11+5reb+6ast, M.Mervyn 9+8reb+1ast, K.Toure 7+6reb+1ast, B.Roberts 6+3reb, C.Mathis 5+7reb+1ast

3-4 Place

Cholet - NGTP 94-64

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cholet. Second ranked French Cholet faced their close opponent Greek NGTP. Host Cholet (3-1) smashed guests from Patras (2-2) 94-64. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cholet dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to NGTP's 42. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by NGTP's players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Tidjane Salaun (205-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds and Amael LEtang (214-2005) who added 11 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Cholet players scored in double figures. Italian guard Theo Airhienbuwa (168-2006) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and Spanish forward Kaya Mutambirwa (201-2005) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cholet have a solid three-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after ASVEL lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser NGTP keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Vechta.
Top scorers:
Cholet: S.Tidjane 31+11reb+2ast, T.Djiguiba 12+5reb+4ast, L.Amael 11+14reb+4ast, B.Soren 11+1reb+7ast, N.Erwan 9+1reb, L.Gabin 8+4reb
NGTP: A.Theo 13+5reb+1ast, S.Ben 11+1reb+2ast, M.Kaya 10+5reb+3ast, S.Michael 7+5reb, N.Ousmane 6+5reb, M.Ryan-Preston 4+3reb

5-6 Place

Vechta - Bassano 68-64

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked German Vechta and their close opponent Italian Bassano had identical 1-2 record. This time Vechta used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Bassano 68-64 on Sunday night. Vechta outrebounded Bassano 53-42 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vechta made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of center Johann Gruenloh (210-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 18 rebounds and 8 blocks and Karl Buehner (200-2005) who added 21 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. Point guard Matteo Rinaldin (187-2006) responded with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Polish Tymoteusz Sternicki (204-2006) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Vechta (2-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with NGTP. Loser Bassano keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Olympiacos.
Top scorers:
Vechta: B.Karl 21+16reb, G.Johann 20+18reb+3ast, K.Roy 18+4reb+5ast, H.Johannes 3+1reb, B.Benedict 2+3reb, S.Michel 2
Bassano: S.Tymoteusz 15+2reb, R.Matteo 13+6reb+6ast, D.Martin Mattia 11+1reb, O.Giannis 7+7reb, V.Den Berg Jairo 6, P.Maikcol 4+6reb+5ast

7-8 Place

Promitheas - Olympiacos 56-60

Another exciting game was played in Patras between fourth ranked Olympiacos and their close opponent Promitheas where Olympiacos (1-3) beat Promitheas (0-4) on the road 60-56. Guard Emmanouil Alexis (196-2005) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. Forward Euaggelos Sotiropoulos (197-2005) contributed with 8 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Konstantinos Gryllis (203-2005) replied with 9 points and 16 rebounds and guard Nikolaos Soilemetzidis (189-2006) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Promitheas. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Olympiacos left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Bassano. It was Promitheas' fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Olympiacos: A.Emmanouil 22+1reb+1ast, S.Curro 11+3reb+1ast, L.Georgios 9+6reb+1ast, S.Euaggelos 8+13reb+1ast, P.Apostolos 5+6reb+7ast, M.Andreas 3+2reb+1ast
Promitheas: V.Vasileios 17+2reb, S.Nikolaos 16+5reb+1ast, P.Grigorios 9+6reb, G.Konstantinos 9+16reb+3ast, V.Nikolaos 2+5reb+1ast, K.Ioannis 2+4reb+2ast

Hugo Gonzalez (198-G-2006) was named the Most Valuable Player of the Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament Munich after guiding U18 Real Madrid to first place and a spot at the ANGT Finals. Gonzalez was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Real teammate Jan Vide (195-F/G-2005) as well as Justas Stonkus (192-G/F-2005) from Zalgiris Kaunas, Jack Kayil (184-G-2006) from ALBA Berlin and Panathinaikos Athens forward Alexandros Samontourov (209-SF-2005). Gonzalez scored 22 points and added 3 rebounds and 4 steals in Real's 84-64 victory over Zalgiris in the first-place game. For the tournament, Gonzalez averaged 19.2 points on 58.8% two-point shooting and 62.2% on three-pointers, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks for a PIR of 19.8. He was third in scoring, second in blocks, sixth in index rating and seventh in steals. 2021 ANGT champion Vide contributed 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks against Zalgiris and finished the tournament with 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks for an index rating of 21.5. Vide ranked third in PIR, tied for fifth in scoring and blocks and tied for eighth in assists.
Stonkos earned his spot on the All-Tournament Team as he tallied 13 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in the loss to Real. He averaged 17.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals and a PIR of 13.2. Stonkus was tied for fifth in scoring and was first in fouls drawn (7.0).
Kayil stood out for the fourth-place finisher, ALBA, pouring in 18.5 points to go with 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.8 steals for an index rating of 26.2. The German guard, who also shot 60.9% on two-pointers and 52.9% on three-pointers, ranked fourth in points, second in PIR, tied for fifth in assists and first in steals.
Samontourov was the leader of a Panathinaikos team that won two games and finished fifth. The forward collected 22.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.5 blocks for a PIR of 27.2. He finished as the tournament's leader in scoring and PIR and was tied for second in steals and blocks and eighth in rebounds.
Courtesy of: euroleaguebasketball.net