SKM Knauf edge Basketbola Klase to earn EYBL U16 title

FINAL

Basketbola Klase - SKM Knauf 83-96

The game was mostly controlled by SKM Knauf. Basketbola Klase was better in second period 19-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SKM Knauf dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Basketbola Klase's 20. They outrebounded Basketbola Klase 50-25 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Benas Stempelis who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. Asparas Dzeranovas contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Marko Metra answered with 26 points and Patriks Reide added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Basketbola Klase. Four Basketbola Klase players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Basketbola Klase: M.Marko 26+3reb+3ast, R.Patriks 18+5reb+1ast, K.Arnolds 14+2reb+7ast, V.Ralfs 13+5reb, R.Leonards 5+2reb+1ast, A.Henrijs 3+4reb+2ast
SKM Knauf: A.Dzeranovas 22+6reb+1ast, B.Stempelis 20+15reb, P.Kanapeckas 11+2reb+2ast, A.Anicas 10+3reb+2ast, S.Znamerovskis 8+3reb+7ast, K.Kanapeckas 6+1reb+1ast

3-4 Place

Cantu - Crew Napoli 80-95

Crew Napoli was tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Crew Napoli shot 21 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Cantu only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Cantu 51-37 including 20 on the offensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Cantu helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Liberian Kamara Kosso fired a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 27 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Slovakian Aike Dzacar chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Jefte Marelli produced 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Boeu Kisvarda added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Cantu: M.Jefte 15+5reb+4ast, K.Boeu 13+7reb, F.Riccardo 12+1reb, P.Francesco 8+2reb+2ast, S.Mattia 7+1reb+1ast, B.Simone 7+6reb+2ast
Crew Napoli: K.Kosso 41+27reb, I.Ulveseth 16+3reb+4ast, A.Dzacar 14+9reb+2ast, F.Luchenti 8+5reb, M.Lluch 6+3ast, T.Fiacchi 5+1reb+1ast