Real defended its ANGT title and made it a record five trophies by fending off a valiant effort from PFBB in an 85-84 victory in overtime. The Spanish powerhouse added the trophy to the ones in 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023 - now two more than the club with the second most titles: U18 CSKA Moscow. Egor Demin (200-G-2006) led Real with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks while Hugo Gonzalez (198-G-2006) added 23 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-SF-2006) chipped in 18 points - 16 of them coming in the second half and overtime. For PFBB, Jonas Boulefaa (203-SF-2007) scored 23 points, Nolan Traore (193-PG-2006) collected 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. PFBB’s star Nolan Traore picked up a second foul at the 4:30 minute mark in the first quarter with Real up 9-8. The Gonzalez-Demin tandem scored all 18 points and the Real lead was 18-12. Talis Soulhac (186-PG-2006) did a good job replacing Traore and helped tie the game 20-20 after 10 minutes. Traore came back on combined with Nathan Soliman (195-SF-2009) to push the lead to 24-30. And PFBB was up 39-44 at the break. Jonas Boulefaa helped PFBB extend the lead to the biggest of the game at seven points - 46-53. Real fought back and tied the game 54-54 but then watched PFBB pull back ahead 56-60 after three quarters. Neither side could pull away at all in the final period and Hugo Yimga Moukouri converted a three-point play with 26 seconds left. Gonzalez would not let his team lose with a three-pointer with 20 seconds left and the game went to overtime. There were 8 lead changes in the final 3 plus minutes in overtime before Declan Duru (202-F-2007) flew in for a three-point play to make it 83-81 with 34 seconds to play. PFBB wasn’t done with a corner three from Boulefaa with only 18 seconds to play and an 83-84 cushion. Ismaila Diagne (212-C-2006) was fouled with 11 seconds left and calmly made both foul shots and Real was back ahead 85-84. And Real was the champion after Traore was off-target. Hugo Gonzalez of Real was named the MVP of the ANGT Finals The Spaniard was joined on the All-Tournament Team by PFBB's Nolan Traore, Kasparas Jakucionis (196-G/F-2006) of U18 FC Barclona, Jack Kayil (191-PG-2006) from U18 Mega MIS Belgrade and Parker Robinson (193-SG-2006) of U18 Overtime Elite.
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NGF made history by becoming the first select team to win an ANGT qualifying tournament by knocking off PFBB 86-78 in a thrilling first place game of the ANGT Paris. Assane Sankare (206-C-2007) score 20 points with 12 rebounds and 3 blocks, Jahel Trefle (205-C-2007) had 15 points and Leon Sifferlin (196-G-2008) flirted with a triple double with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Jonas Boulefaa (203-SF-2007) poured in 29 points with 6 three-pointers and had a PIR of 33 and Talis Soulhac (186-PG-2006) scored 17 points with 10 assists.
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Ulm has reached the ANGT Finals for the first time as it prevailed in a fight for the ages, 89-84 in overtime over Zalgiris. Ulm erased a 13-point deficit in the first quarter and the game went back and forth throughout. Noa Essengue (207-F-2006) scored 33 points and added 18 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks and 16 fouls drawn for a PIR of 54. Joel Cwik (195-G-2006) added 20 points and Jervis Scheffs (192-G-2007) picked up 12 points. Mantas Juzenas (199-F-2006) led Zalgiris with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for 34 PIR. Nedas Raupelis (205-G-2006) finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
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Barcelona locked up a spot at the ANGT Finals with a hard-fought 85-104 victory over Milan as the 2016 continental champion’s depth was just too much to overcome for the Italian side. Milan actually led by nine points in the first half but Barcelona just kept pounding their star talent at the underdogs turning the tides with a 17-35 third quarter. Kasparas Jakucionis (187-F-2006) paced five Barcelona players in double figure scoring with 24 points and he was one assist shy of a triple double with 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Sayon Keita (211-C-2008) had 23 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks and Mathieu Grujicic (193-G-2007) added 20 points. Denis Badalau (202-F/G-2006) spearheaded Milan's spirited attack with 25 points.
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

FINAL

NGTPod - Real Madrid 79-86

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Montenegrin NGTPod (3-1) in Podgorica on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Spanish Real Madrid (4-0) 86-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of NGTPod. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded NGTPod 49-28 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian Mitar Bosnjakovic (200-2006) fired 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Hugo Gonzalez (198-2006) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Real Madrid's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. German point guard Jack Kayil (191-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists and Greek guard Eleftherios-Kosmas Liotopoulos (190-2006) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Real Madrid have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record which they share with defeated NGTPod. NGTPod at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with SC Derby.
Top scorers:
NGTPod: K.Jack 23+6reb+12ast, L.Eleftherios-Kosmas 23+4reb+3ast, P.Panagiotis 14+4reb, S.Hannes 8+8reb+2ast, X.Giannos 5+4reb, K.Borna 3
Real Madrid: B.Mitar 18+9reb+2ast, G.Hugo 16+4reb+4ast, D.Declan 11+8reb+2ast, M.Asier 10+2reb+1ast, D.Ismaila 9+9reb, D.Egor 8+4reb+7ast

3-4 Place

SC Derby - Bayern 82-65

Everything could happen in Podgorica at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Montenegrin SC Derby and their close opponent German Bayern had identical 2-1 record. This time SC Derby used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Munich 82-65 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of David Mirkovic (200-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and center Maruan Cicic (209-2006) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four SC Derby players scored in double figures. At the losing side Ukrainian Desmond Yiamu (198-2006) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Croatian Ivan Volf (195-2006) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. SC Derby (3-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with NGTPod. Loser Bayern keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Venice.
Top scorers:
Bayern: Y.Desmond 15+6reb+2ast, D.Dominik 14+1reb+2ast, V.Ivan 9+8reb+1ast, S.Nikolas 8+3reb+1ast, M.Namik 8+4reb, R.Eduard 7+1reb
SC Derby: M.David 21+13reb+2ast, H.Tarik 14+6reb+2ast, C.Maruan 14+6reb+2ast, S.Zak 11+6reb+5ast, M.Ivo 10+1reb, K.Vladimir 6+2reb+5ast

5-6 Place

ALBA Berlin - Venice 64-71

Another exciting game was between third ranked Italian Venice and their close opponent German ALBA Berlin where Venice (2-2) beat ALBA Berlin (1-3) on the road 71-64. ALBA Berlin was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Stefano Saccoccia (180-2006) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Pietro Iannuzzi (193-2006) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Venice players scored in double figures. Amon Doerries (210-2006) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Paul Bahn (191-2006) added 19 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) in the effort for ALBA Berlin. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Venice moved-up to second place, which they share with Bayern. ALBA Berlin at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Cedevita Ol..
Top scorers:
ALBA Berlin: D.Amon 20+8reb, B.Paul 19+3reb+1ast, B.Nevio 7+4reb+1ast, G.Dorian 7+4reb+3ast, M.Lukas 3+2reb+2ast, R.Paul 2+2reb+2ast
Venice: S.Stefano 17+6reb+3ast, I.Pietro 14+8reb+1ast, Z.Alberto 11+3reb, N.Federico 10+7reb+2ast, M.Andrea 10+9reb+1ast, K.Petar 5+9reb+1ast

7-8 Place

Cholet - Cedevita Ol. 76-80

An interesting game where Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (#4) beat host French Cholet (#4) 80-76 on Sunday evening. Cedevita Ol. outrebounded Cholet 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Mark Mahmutovic (196-2007) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Turkish guard Derin Ustun (192-2007) who added 16 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side point guard Aaron Towo-Nansi (174-2009) responded with 17 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and guard Romain Valakou (192-2006) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cedevita Ol. (1-3) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with ALBA Berlin. It was Cholet's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Cholet: T.Aaron 17+1reb+5ast, V.Romain 14+6reb+2ast, B.Soren 12+3reb+7ast, L.Nils 10+2reb, N.Erwan 9+4reb+3ast, L.Gabin 6+4reb+2ast
Cedevita Ol.: U.Derin 16+1reb+7ast, M.Mark 13+11reb+5ast, G.Samba 11+8reb+4ast, L.Lovro 11+7reb+3ast, L.Ian 10, S.Jure 9+1reb