Youth Basketball Champions League (2024-2025)
2023-24
2025-26
Youth Basketball Champions League 2024-25
Champion: Rytas Vilnius U19 team
Regular Season Champion: Porsche BBA Ludwigsburg U19 team
Finals & League MVP: Ignas Urbonas
Top Scorer: Thomas Stanko (24.3)
Players / Stats
BCL Juniors History
Semis Final Semis
Ludwigsburg73
Oostende80
Oostende76
Rytas109
Tofas59
Rytas126
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Youth Basketball Champions League Final: Rytas Vilnius U19 team - Oostende Coretec Basketball Academy U19 team 109-76

Rytas: Urbonas Ignas 26, Bubnys Gabrielius 19, Deniusas Matas 14, Sirgedas Erikas 11, Vilkas Arminas 8, Snitka Kornelijus 6, Norutis Rokas 5, Buivydas Gabrielius 5, Pocius Adomas 4, Meskela Vytautas 4, Sinica Joris 4, Liutkevicius Mantas 3
Oostende: Pieters Daan 19, Waerniers Tim 15, Coppejans Lars 14, TJoncke Vince 11, Rotsaert Jules 11, Dewinter Julian 2, Broekaert Thibault 2, Bruins Edo 2, Storme Joppe 0, Keppens Robbe 0, MBengue Tanor 0, Pintiaux Jules-Henri 0

Standings 2024-25
Group A
1
Porsche BBA Ludwigsburg U19 team
2-0
2
Aliaga Petkim Spor U19 team
1-1
3
BC Igokea Aleksandrovac U19 team
0-2
Group B
1
Oostende Coretec Basketball U19
2-0
2
Team Bonn/Rhoendorf U19 team
1-1
3
Galatasaray Istanbul U19 team
0-2
Group C
1
Rytas Vilnius U19 team
2-0
2
Pallacanestro Reggiana Reggio U19
1-1
3
Manisa BBSK Izmir Bahcesehir U19
0-2
Group D
2
Tofas Bursa U19 team
2-0
2
KK Spartak Office Shoes Subotica
1-1
3
BA Nymburk U19 team
0-2
- All teams qualified to the play-offs
Stats Leaders 2024-25
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APG
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BPG
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Polabi
203 PF 18y
Avg: 24.3 ppg

1
Thomas Stanko
24.3
2
Ignas Urbonas
20.0
3
Daan Pieters
20.0
4
Tim Waerniers
18.3
5
Gabrielius Bubnys
18.3
6
Krystof Davidek
18.0
7
Alperen Duruksu
18.0
8
Mame Deme
16.8
9
A. Nedeljkovic
16.8
10
Yucel Basaran
15.8
Player of the Week: Round 3(RS)
Gabrielius Bubnys

Rytas
(199-C/F-07)

Youth Basketball Champions League Final
Rytas storm past Oostende to claim 2025 title (Photo: BCL)
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# Name CM (INCH) Pos Age Nat
55 * kFUiuUis bRsVRli 022 (8'4'') C 06 Lithuania
5 * zIjis AVQiBUia 029 (8'7'') OG 06 Lithuania
8 * qQaVis AaQDRdis 029 (8'7'') Ay 06 Lithuania
96 * GiMQaRlaus SjsVajis 04 Lithuania
0 * SQBijdis muVRlsVas 023 (8'3'') y 04 Lithuania
6 GiMQaRlaus zIVuMiusVis 023 (8'3'') y 02 Lithuania
6 gJauDis eRBRaVas 021 (8'5'') G 02 Lithuania
08 oDjis tQMIjis 026 (8'8'') G 06 Lithuania
07 GiMQaRlaus muMjFs 022 (8'4'') C/y 06 Lithuania
77 biUis gRjausis 911 (8'4'') y 06 Lithuania
94 SQBajis kalVis 911 (8'4'') C 06 Lithuania
1 SdIBis OIZaus 023 (8'3'') y 06 Lithuania
09 bijUis vauUVRLaZaus 063 (8'0'') G 06 Lithuania
53 GiMQaRlaus muaLFdis Lithuania
0 eIVis XIQuUas 023 (8'3'') y 06 Lithuania
00 KIQjRlanus AjaUVi 066 (8'9'') G 04 Lithuania
97 zIQas AajaZi 08 Lithuania
1 GQijUis AUQRlZaujis 063 (8'0'') G 06 Lithuania
08 GiMQaRlaus KRQFs 021 (8'5'') G 04 Lithuania
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Finals & League MVP
Ignas Urbonas
Top Scorer
Thomas Stanko (24.3)
Rytas storm past Oostende to claim 2025 title-Apr 27, 2025
FINAL
Oostende - Rytas 76-109

Rytas dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Oostende's 30. They outrebounded Oostende 44-17 including a 29-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rytas looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Oostende's players. Lithuanian guard Ignas Urbonas (198-2007) stepped up and scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and power forward Gabrielius Bubnys (199-2007) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side guard Daan Pieters (-2007) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Vince TJoncke (-2007) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four Rytas and five Oostende players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Oostende: D.Pieters 19+5reb+3ast, T.Waerniers 15+2reb+1ast, L.Coppejans 14+1reb+1ast, V.T'Joncke 11+5reb+4ast, J.Rotsaert 11, T.Broekaert 2+2reb
Rytas: I.Urbonas 26+9reb+5ast, G.Bubnys 19+5reb+1ast, M.Deniusas 14+10reb+1ast, E.Sirgedas 11+4reb, A.Vilkas 8+2reb+3ast, K.Snitka 6+7ast
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3-4 Place
Ludwigsburg - Tofas 72-83

Tofas dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ludwigsburg's 36. They outrebounded Ludwigsburg 51-29 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tofas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Yucel Basaran (-2007) fired 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Enes Akman (-2007) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Tofas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lars Lenke (-2008) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Lars Danziger (190-2008) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: L.Lenke 19+8reb+4ast, A.Hjort 13+2reb+2ast, L.Danziger 13+5reb+7ast, S.Kuhn 10+1reb+2ast, A.Pivac 6+10reb+2ast, R.Dumnici 5+3reb+4ast
Tofas: Y.Basaran 20+4reb+4ast, A.Gonul 16+6reb+1ast, E.Akman 16+9reb+3ast, E.Serbest 11+14reb+3ast, R.Pasaoglu 8+8reb+7ast, K.Corumlular 6+4reb+3ast

5-6 Place
Bonn/Rh. - Reggio Emilia 79-92

Reggio Emilia forced 19 Bonn/Rh. turnovers and outrebounded them 44-33 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Reggio Emilia players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Senegalese center Mame Deme (212-2007) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds. Center Pablo Abreu (198-2008) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Kenan Reinhart (194-2007, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Dusan Ilic (188-2008) added 16 points and 7 assists in the effort for Bonn/Rh.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Bonn/Rh.: V.Scepanovic 18+2reb+1ast, K.Reinhart 16+6reb+6ast, D.Ilic 16+1reb+7ast, C.Schmid 13+3reb+2ast, L.Franzen 5+8reb, J.Behrendt 4+12reb+1ast
Reggio Emilia: P.Abreu 18+9reb+4ast, M.Deme 17+15reb+1ast, R.Selva 16+4reb+8ast, L.Manfredotti 10+5reb, A.Manfredotti 9+1reb+1ast, F.Lusetti 8+2reb+1ast

7-8 Place
Aliaga Petkim - Spartak 79-68

Petkim Spor made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Center Ahmet Andic (220-2008) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners and Cafer Hasoglu (-2008) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side Srdjan Bakula (-2008) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Vukasin Kovacevic (-2007) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Spartak's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Spartak: A.Nedeljkovic 18+1reb+2ast, V.Kovacevic 15+7reb+1ast, J.Vukovic 14+8reb+1ast, S.Bakula 13+7reb+3ast, A.Culum 2+4reb+2ast, L.Kockar 2+1reb+1ast
Aliaga Petkim: A.Andic 20+17reb+1ast, C.Hasoglu 17+8reb+6ast, O.Aslaner 12+5reb+5ast, S.Pulat 11+5reb+6ast, B.Hasoglu 9+1reb+3ast, M.Uzel 8+1reb+4ast
Eurobasket.com All-Youth Basketball Champions League Awards 2025-May 2, 2025
The standout Lithuanian guard Ignas Urbonas was named the Player of the Year of the championship-winning BC Rytas Vilnius from Lithuania. He received multiple other awards, was voted the Finals MVP, European Player of the Year, and was selected to the First Team, Honorable Mention and Defensive Team. Urbonas helped Urbonas' team have an undefeated season as BC Rytas Vilnius was not challenged in the league with a perfect 2 to 0 in the regular season. His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Oostende 109 to 76 in the final. Urbonas was previously selected as the Finals MVP last year. He was the Player of the Week honoree in the league. Urbonas orchestrated his way to the third spot in points per game, showcasing a dazzling average of 20. He also averaged over 6 rebounds per game in the league. Urbonas has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points on the year. His 26 points against Oostende were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
Mame Deme, 18-year old Senegalese center Pallacanestro Reggiana Reggio Emilia Under 19 team from Italy, was honored as the Import Player of the Year at the Youth Basketball Champions League. He was also chosen to the First Team. Deme recorded almost 17 points per game that season in the league. He led the Youth Basketball Champions League in rebounds per game with over 14. Deme registered double-doubles in 2 games during the event. His 30 points against the Spartak were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
Daan Pieters, guard the Oostende from Belgium, was named to the First Team of Youth Basketball Champions League. He collected multiple other honors, was named to Honorable Mention selection and earned a spot in the Defensive Team. Pieters helped Pieters' team have an undefeated season as the Oostende was not challenged in the league with a perfect 2 to 0 in the regular season. His best performance made his team reach the final but they lost against the Rytas 109 to 76. Pieters conducted his way to the second position in averaging a commendable 20 points per game. He also had 6 rebounds per game over the season in the league. Pieters' 25 points against Ludwigsburg were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
The standout power forward Gabrielius Bubnys was voted to the First Team of the championship-winning Rytas Vilnius Under 19 team from Lithuania. He received multiple other awards, earned Honorable Mention and was selected to the Defensive Team. Bubnys helped Bubnys' team have an undefeated season as Rytas Vilnius Under 19 team was not challenged in the league with a perfect 2 to 0 in the regular season. His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Oostende 109 to 76 in the final. With finesse and precision, Bubnys claimed the fourth position in points per game, delivering a stellar over 18 points per game average. Bubnys also averaged almost 6 rebounds per game in the league. His 22 points against the Manisa were the most he scored in the 24 25 season. Despite his young age he had an impressive career. Bubnys' team made it to the BBBL Under 16 Semifinals in 2023. He was selected to the Eurobasket All-BBBL Under 16 First Team in 2023.
Tim Waerniers, 16-year old the Oostende from Belgium, was chosen to the First Team at the Youth Basketball Champions League. He was also added Honorable Mention pick. Waerniers helped Waerniers' team have an undefeated season as the Oostende was not challenged in the league with a perfect 2 to 0 in the regular season. His best performance made his team reach the final but they lost against the Rytas 109 to 76. Waerniers' court vision propelled him to the fifth spot in points per game an outstanding average of over 18. He also recorded almost 6 rebounds per game that season in the league. Waerniers' 23 points against Team Bonn/Rhoendorf Under 19 team were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
Player of the Year: Lithuania Ignas Urbonas (198-G-2007) of Rytas
Finals MVP: Lithuania Ignas Urbonas (198-G-2007) of Rytas
Defensive Player of the Year: Turkey Yucel Basaran (2007) of Tofas
European Player of the Year: Lithuania Ignas Urbonas (198-G-2007) of Rytas
Import Player of the Year: Senegal Mame Deme (212-C-2007) of Reggio Emilia
Coach of the Year: Gintaras Kadziulis of Rytas


Eurobasket.com Youth Basketball Champions League First Team 2025
Urbonas
Pieters
Deme
Bubnys
Waerniers

First Team
Lithuania Ignas Urbonas (198-G-2007) of Rytas
Belgium Daan Pieters (G-2007) of Oostende
Senegal Mame Deme (212-C-2007) of Reggio Emilia
Lithuania Gabrielius Bubnys (199-C-2007) of Rytas
Belgium Tim Waerniers (2008) of Oostende


Eurobasket.com Youth Basketball Champions League Second Team 2025
T'Joncke
Akman
Lenke
Danziger
Basaran

Second Team
Belgium Vince T'Joncke (2007) of Oostende
Turkey Enes Akman (2007) of Tofas
Germany Lars Lenke (2008) of Ludwigsburg
Germany Lars Danziger (190-SG-2008) of Ludwigsburg
Turkey Yucel Basaran (2007) of Tofas


Eurobasket.com Youth Basketball Champions League Third Team 2025
Pivac
Pasaoglu
Biel
Deniusas
Vilkas

Third Team
Germany Armin Pivac (205-F-2008) of Ludwigsburg
Turkey Riza Pasaoglu (2008) of Tofas
Germany Daniel Biel of Ludwigsburg
Lithuania Matas Deniusas (200-F-2007) of Rytas
Lithuania Arminas Vilkas (200-C-2007) of Rytas


Eurobasket.com Youth Basketball Champions League Honorable Mention 2025
Andic
Serbest
Pocius
Coppejans
Davidek
Dumnici
Reinhart

Honorable Mention
Turkey Ahmet Andic (220-C-2008) of Aliaga Petkim
Turkey Emirhan Serbest (205-C-2007) of Tofas
Lithuania Adomas Pocius (195-F-2007) of Rytas
Belgium Lars Coppejans (199-SF-2007) of Oostende
Czech Republic Krystof Davidek (201-F-2008) of Nymburk
Germany Raul Dumnici (2007) of Ludwigsburg
Germany Kenan Reinhart (194-SG-2007) of Bonn/Rh.


Eurobasket.com Youth Basketball Champions League All-Europeans Team 2025
Urbonas
Pieters
Bubnys
T'Joncke
Waerniers

All-Europeans Team
Lithuania Ignas Urbonas (198-G-2007) of Rytas
Belgium Daan Pieters (G-2007) of Oostende
Lithuania Gabrielius Bubnys (199-C-2007) of Rytas
Belgium Vince T'Joncke (2007) of Oostende
Belgium Tim Waerniers (2008) of Oostende


Eurobasket.com Youth Basketball Champions League All-Defensive Team 2025
Urbonas
Pieters
Bubnys
T'Joncke
Basaran

All-Defensive Team
Lithuania Ignas Urbonas (198-G-2007) of Rytas
Belgium Daan Pieters (G-2007) of Oostende
Lithuania Gabrielius Bubnys (199-C-2007) of Rytas
Belgium Vince T'Joncke (2007) of Oostende
Turkey Yucel Basaran (2007) of Tofas
*The awards were created by Eurobasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance. It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams.