Greece and Turkey reach Final in Volos - Aug 2, 2015
SEMIFINALS
Greece - Lithuania 68-58 Greece advanced to the Final of the home Division A U18 European Championship as they posted a 68:58 win over Lithuania. The hosts started the game with a 14-12 run and led by 2 points at the halftime. The decisive was the last period of the game when Greece needed a 23-15 surge to seal the victory. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97, agency: Delta) erupted with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) followed him with 15 points and 10 boards. Beliauskas scored 19 points in a loss and Sedekerskis collected 13 points and 15 rebounds. Tomorrow Greece will play the Final game against two-time reigning champions Turkey. Lithuania will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the game for the third place.
Turkey - Bosnia 82-77 Turkey became the first finalist of the 2015 U18 European Championship as they overcame a 17-point deficit and posted an 82-77 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The two-time reigning champions erupted with a 32-16 surge in the third period and then added a 19-14 rally in the last stanza. Enes Taskiran (190-G-97) led the way with 27 points, while Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) scored 20 points and Omer Yurtseven (208-C-98) collected 17 points and 11 rebounds. Edin Atic (200-G/F-97) ended up with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists in the loss.
5-8 Place
France - Germany 62-55 France edged Germany 62:55 in the Classification Games 5-8 as they used a final 18-11 push in the last period. France also started better after taking 18-8 lead and then added a 18-15 rally in the second frame. Germany however dominated the third period and Mushidi closed the frame for 44:44 on the board. Only due to the last period, France grabbed the win as Jonathan Jeanne (212-C-97) and Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) top-scored for the winners with 12 points each. Kostja Mushidi (195-G/F-98) replied with 14 points as Germany will fight for seventh place against Spain. France will take on Serbia tomorrow for the fifth place.
Serbia - Spain 90-76 Serbia outscored Spain 90:76 in the Classification Games 5-8 and will take on France tomorrow in the game for the fifth place. Serbia used a 28-21 surge in the second frame and closed the game with a confident 25-18 rally. Vojislav Stojanovic (200-G-97, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) stepped up with 26 points and 10 assists while Stefan Kenic (200-F-97) scored 14 points. Spain will fight for seventh place against Germany after losing despite 15 points and 7 assists from Xabier Lopez (198-SF-97). Ramon Vila posted 12 and Andres Rico added 10.
9-12 Place
Italy - Russia 67-82 Russia demolished Italy 82:67 at the Classification Games 9-12 of the U18 European Championship. Russia took an early lead at 19-12 and led by 7 points at the halftime. Moreover the Russian side added massive 26-14 surge in the third quarter for a 19-point advantage. Italy reduced the gap at the end of the game due to 24-20 rally in the last stanza. Timofey Yakushin (194-PG-97) stepped up with 22 points and Ilia Karpenkov (202-F/C-97, agency: Rosette International) followed him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Riccardo Bolpin (196-PG-97) notched 16 points in the losing effort and Moretti added 15. Tomorrow Russia will take on Latvia for the 9th place. Italy will play against Croatia for 11-12 places.
Croatia - Latvia 74-78 OT Latvia needed an overtime to beat Croatia at the Classification Games 9-12. The Baltic side saved the game at the end of regulation and then posted a 78-74 total win. Both teams exchanged the victories in the first half as the board showed 34:30 for Croatia at the halftime. The latter added a 21-17 rally in the third period and led 55:47 after Protela's shot at the end of the thirty minutes. Latvia however sealed the victory as Roberts Blumbergs had 16 points and 13 rebounds. Ivica Zubac (212-C-97) erupted with 22 points and 17 rebounds in the losing effort.
13-16 Place
Montenegro - Czech Republic 75-53 Montenegro rolled over Czech Republic 75:53 in the Classification Games 13-16 and remained alive for a spot in Division A. Montenegro dominated the game and managed to seal victories in each quarter of the game. The most dominant were the second and the last stanzas where Montenegrin players managed to show double digit numbers. Todor Radonjic (200-F-97) top-scored with19 points while Filip Bakic (193-G-97) collected 13 points and 11 rebounds. Martin David (195-G-97) responded with 13 points and 11 boards in a loss. Tomorrow Montenegro will have to beat Finland in a do-or-die game. Czech Republic will face Ukraine for 15th place.
Ukraine - Finland 77-88 Finland sent Ukraine to Division B of the U18 European Championship for the next year as they posted a 88-77 victory on Saturday. Lauri Markkanen (201-F/G-97) poured in 32 points to lead Finland, who still must win their next game to remain in Division A. Edon Maxhuni delivered 15 and Raitanen notched 10. Sergiy Pavlov (199-PF-97) replied with 23 points in the losing effort as Ukraine will take on Czech Republic tomorrow in the game for the last spot in Division A. Finland keep alive their hopes of staying in the Division A and must beat the Montenegro.
Greece is the champion!!! - Aug 2, 2015
The Greek NT bet the Turkish NT with 64-61 and is at the top of Europe in the European Championship U18 held in Volos, Greece. An amazing comeback in the last five minutes and with great defense over the best Turkish player (Korkmaz) who remain in the 15 points and basically pointless for more than 13 minutes, and with the MVP of the tournament Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97, agency: Delta) in an amazing game together with the Greek center Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) (both of them belong to the top five players in Europe) helped their team to finally come back and won the European trophy fora second time in the history of the competition (the first time was back in 2008).
About the game now, the Turkish NT was much better in the first three periods where it outcomes to a -7 points for the Greek NT. The Turkish NT played much better than the game which took place a week ago (where the Greek beat them with 25 points difference) and were controlling the game having a domination in both edges of the court. The game was turning bad for the Greeks and 2.20' before the end of the third period the score went up to +10 for the Turks, 38-48, closing the game to 41-48 with Vasileios Charalampopoulos and Georgios Papagiannis scoring another three points.
The fourth and most crucial period though the young talents of Coach Papatheodorou showed character and with solid defense balanced the game to 48-48, 6.49' to the end keeping the Turkish NT to zero points for nearly four minutes. Taskiran's two consecutive three pointers changed a bit the climate for the Turks but Vasileios Charalampopoulos and Skoulidas answered back with the same way and balanced the game to 54-54, 4.35' to the end. Taskiran missed the shot for Turks and the Greek NT took the lead for the first time from the beginning with Miledijevic's three pointer. Taskiran took it personally but he failed to score in the next three offenses, before Ulcer scored the two free throws to balance the game to 57-57 with 2.35' to the end. Georgios Papagiannis dunk though gave the signal for the great victory, Korkmaz became the fatal player missing the two most crucial offenses (but the defense of Skoulidas over the Turkish star was awesome) of the game and the MVP of the game Vasileios Charalampopoulos show no mercy and score both free throws to increase the deficit to 61-57, 17 seconds to the end of the game. The Turks reacted and with Taskiran cut the deficit to 61-59, 10 seconds to the end. Deplores missed the one of two free throws, 9 seconds to the end, but he committed the foul so as to avoid the three pointer. The Turks brought the score to its minimum (62-61) 6 seconds to the end. Vasileios Charalampopoulos gave an end to the epilogue scoring both his free throws to bring the score to 64-61 and then Mouratos very smart did the foul to Korkmaz to missed both of them and to leave the final score to 64-61
The MVP of the European Championship U18 was Vasileios Charalampopoulos. The top five players of the tournament were Vasileios Charalampopoulos, Georgics Papagiannis, Furkan Korkmaz of Turkey, Edin Adic of Bosnia and Martinas Varnas of Lithuania.
Greece at finals, after beating the Lithuanian NT 68-58 - Aug 1, 2015
Great night for the Greek basketball since the Greek NT U18 beat the Lithuanian NT in the semi finals and will play against the top favorite team of the competition, the Turkish NT tomorrow night.The Turkish NT beat the Bosnian NT in an amazing come-back at the end of the game, 82-77.
The game between the two teams was very strong with the first period and especially the first six minutes to have a total domination of the Greek NT to lead the game with 12-3 before the Lithuanians coming back and close the gap to 14-12 in a poor game offensive wise.
The second period was more or less the same with both the teams playing good defense but not being able to grab any serious deficit with the home team being leading the game with a basket (29-27) by the end of the first half.
The same more or less was in the third period with the two teams traveling "holding hands" and with solid defense but very poor offense ending the period with 45-43.
The fourth and final period though the home team of Greece speed up and the Lithuanians could not follow, with the leading figure of the captain of the team Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97, agency: Delta) and with Papagiannis dominating in both edges, Laurynas Beliauskas (189-PG-97, agency: Beo Basket) (the top player of Lithuanians) could not do much as he was all alone, so the Greek NT with very good offense and with 1700 Greek funs creating a very pro Greek atmosphere, took an early lead and they kept it until the very end with the final score being 68-58 and the Lithuanian NT playing for the bronze medal against the Bosnians.
MVP of the game was once more Vasileios Charalampopoulos with his 22 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block shot in the 37 minutes being in the court. From a close distance was the Greek giant Papagiannis who offered 15 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 3 block shots in 36 minutes. The third player was Lountzis with his 8 points and 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in the 22 minutes being in the court while Diplaros scored 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in the 24 minutes being in the court. Skoulidas scored 8 points and Mouratos scored 5.
From the Lithuanian NT, top scorer was Laurynas Beliauskas with 19 points followed by Sedekerskis with 13 points and 15 rebounds, and Birutis scored 10 points.
Greece, Lithuania, Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina reach semifinals in Volos - Jul 31, 2015
Quarterfinals
France - Greece 59-67 Greece beat France to stay in the title hunt in Volos. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) stepped up with 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece eked out a 34:32 halftime lead. They went on a 21:14 run in the third term to gain a 9-point lead at the final break. France narrowed the gap in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97, agency: Delta) had 13 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the victory. Frank Ntilikina (190-G-98) responded with 17 points for France.
Lithuania - Germany 73-71 Lithuania snatched a narrow victory over Germany and sealed their semifinal appearance. Laurynas Birutis (210-C/F-97) tallied 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Germany opened a 23:18 lead after ten minutes. But the Baltic team pulled within a single point at halftime 42:43 at halftime. Lithuania surged ahead in the third term. They registered a 61:59 lead at the final break. Lithuania maintained the advantage throughout the fourth quarter and raced to the victory. Martynas Varnas (196-G/F-97) had 13 points in the win. Kostja Mushidi (195-G/F-98) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Germany.
Turkey - Serbia 90-79 OT Turkey outgunned Serbia in overtime to reach the semifinal stage. Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) stepped up with 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Turkey accumulated a 42:40 halftime advantage. Serbia erased the deficit and jumped to a 6-point lead at the third break. But Turkey held Serbia to only 9 points in the fourth quarter and forced overtime. Turkey went on a 20:9 run in the extra period and sealed the victory. Enes Taskiran (190-G-97) delivered 17 points for Turkey. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) answered with 16 points for Serbia.
Spain - Bosnia 64-70 Bosnia and Herzegovina shocked Spain to advance into the semifinal stage in Volos. Edin Atic (200-G/F-97) was unstoppable with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded a 40:36 halftime lead. Spain stormed in front for an 8-point lead at the final break. Bosnia and Herzegovina however answered with a 23:9 rally in the final period and sealed the victory. Ibrahim Durmo (201-F/C-97, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) delivered 12 points for the winners. Xabier Lopez (198-SF-97) answered with 18 points for Spain. Sergi Garcia (191-PG-97) accounted for 17 points in the loss.
9-16 Place
Czech Republic - Croatia 70-82 Croatia clinched a key victory at the championship. They beat Czech Republic to ensure Division A ticket for the next season. Bruno Skokna (190-SG-97) scored 31 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic accumulated a 41:35 halftime lead. But Croatia responded with a 47:29 second half rally and raced to the win. Ivica Zubac (212-C-97) provided 22 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Martin Roub (203-C-97) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Czech Republic.
Latvia - Montenegro 68-65 Latvia outgunned Montenegro in the classification round clash. Zigmars Raimo (200-PF-97) posted 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the Baltic team. Montenegro eked out a 41:39 halftime lead. But Latvia held their opponents to just 24 points in the second half and snatched a tough victory. Kristers Zoriks (190-SG-98) and Verners Kohs (206-F-97, agency: Baltic SA) accounted for 15 points each for the winners. Ognjen Carapic (194-G-98) answered with 26 points for Montenegro.
Italy - Ukraine 87-69 Italy outgunned Ukraine in the classification round clash in Volos today. Riccardo Bolpin (196-PG-97) stepped up with 20 points for the Azzurri. Italy accumulated a 46:34 halftime lead. Ukraine narrowed the gap at 6-point mark at the final intermission. But Italy sparked with a 25:13 run in the fourth frame and iced the win. Davide Moretti (189-SG-98) had 18 points for the winners. Vitalii Shibel (200-PF-97) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Ukraine.
Russia - Finland 87-64 Russia secured the Division A birth for the next season. They outgunned Finland in the classification round encounter. Igor Volkhin (200-PF-97) scored 21 points to pace the winners. Russia accumulated a 49:37 halftime lead. Russia followed with an 18:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Tonoyan Agasiy had 15 points for the winners. Lauri Markkanen (201-F/G-97) responded with 16 points for Finland.
Top 8: France - Greece 59-67 - Jul 31, 2015
With an amazing Charalampopoulos and an awesome Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97)s the Greek NT is among the top 4 teams in Europe as tonight the Greek NT beat the almighty French NT with 59-67 and qualified in the semi-finals of the European Championship U18 which is taking place in Volos, Greece.
The Greek NT was much better in the biggest part of the game and with a very good team-work and the first triple-double figure by one of the best players of his age in Europe, Charalampopoulos, the Greek NT with the two defeats in three games of the first round is now among the top four teams in Europe!!
Coach Papatheodorou found some crucial and accurate help by Miledijevic and Mouratos (at his more mature game from the beginning of this tournament) and Diplaros, while and at the same time Georgios Papagianniss prove to be among the top centers in Europe at his age as tonight he dominated at all edges his French opponents.
MVP of the game is actually shared by two players - both players of Panathinaikos as Georgios Papagianniss was the top scorer and the top rebounder with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Charalampopoulos scored 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists followed by Diplaros and Skoulidas who scored 8 points per head
Group F: Russia - Greece 57-61 - Jul 29, 2015
The host team of Greece succeeded to qualify in the top eight teams in Europe after the third consecutive victory in this second round of the European championship U18. The Greek NT with a solid and controlled game in the second half and with an amazing Iakovos Miledijevic (185-PG-97) (185-PG-97) in the offense beat the Russian NT in a game without any particular meaning as the Bosnian NT beaten earlier the Italian NT so the result of the specific game had only to do with ethical reasons and nothing else. Never the less, the Greek NT after a very bad 25 minutes where the Russian NT was leading the game with even as many as 13 points, strike back and with Iakovos Miledijevic as a leading figure from the parameter (19 points in total) helped his team to finally add the third victory in three games in this second round and actually "remain" in the fourth place of the table to play with the top seated team of the Group E which is the French NT after beating quite easily (at the second half too, the German NT with 15 points difference, 89-74) so we will have an "early" goodbye from either Greece or France in this European Championship which is taking place in Volos, Greece.
The MVP of the game was the Greek shooting guard Iakovos Miledijevic with his 19 points and 5 of 9 three pointers.
It is worth mentioned that Papagiannis (the basic center of the Greek NT played only 16 minutes, and Lountzis only 17 minutes, having in mind the next most crucial game of the Greek NT against the all mighty National Team of France which consider to be the absolute favorite team to win the European trophy.
Quarterfinals are set in Volos - Jul 29, 2015
Group E
Germany - France 74-89 France rolled past Germany to top Group E. Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-SG-98) posted 21 points to lead the winners. Germany recorded a 46:42 halftime lead. But Les Bleues went on a strong 27:10 rally in the third term to spur ahead for good. Frank Ntilikina (190-G-98) and Jonathan Jeanne (212-C-97) scored 16 points each for the winners. Leon Kratzer (208-C-97) and Isaiah Hartenstein (208-PF-98) responded with 16 points each for Germany.
Serbia - Czech Republic 86-67 Serbia knocked down Czech Republic to gain 3-2 record in Group E. Slobodan Jovanovic (193-SG-97, college: Regis Univ.) posted 19 points to lead the winners. The teams were tied at 39 after twenty minutes. Serbia unloaded 28 points in the third term to take a 14-point lead at the final intermission. They held Czech Republic to just 14 points in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Vojislav Stojanovic (200-G-97) posted 15 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in the win. Simon Pursl (200-F/G-97) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Czech Republic.
Spain - Latvia 73-75 Latvia nipped Spain to take 2-3 record in Group E. Zigmars Raimo (200-PF-97) notched 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the Baltic team. Spain grabbed a 20:10 lead after ten minutes. But Latvia exploded with 32 points in the second quarter to take a 42:40 halftime lead. Spain regained the lead in the third term. They spurred ahead for a 62:54 lead at the final intermission. However Latvia ignited a 21:11 run in the fourth frame and sealed the victory. Verners Kohs (206-F-97) tallied 12 points in the win. Santiago Yusta (200-F/G-97) responded with 19 points for Spain.
Group F
Greece - Russia 61-57 Greece held off Russia to clinch the quarterinal appearance. Iakovos Miledijevic (185-PG-97) stepped up with 19 points for the hosts. Russia recorded a 30:22 halftime lead. But the home team turned things around in the second half. Greece pulled within 3 points at the final break. They followed with an 18:11 run in the fourth quarter and snatched a key victory. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97) had 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the Hellenes. Timofey Yakushin (194-PG-97) answered with 15 points for Russia.
Lithuania - Turkey 67-73 Turkey registered the second victory in Group F. They beat Lithuania to gain 4-1 record on top of the ladder. Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) was responsible for 22 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Turkey accumulated a 43:37 halftime lead. Lithuania pulled within five points at the final break. However Turkey limited their opponents to just 16 points in the fourth period and raced to the win. Omer Yurtseven (208-C-98) netted 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Turkey. Martynas Varnas (196-G/F-97) answered with 25 points for Lithuania.
Italy - Bosnia 59-72 Bosnia and Herzegovina edged Italy to clinch the quarterfinal birth. Edin Atic (200-G/F-97) scored 24 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and issued 5 assists for the winners. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for a 45:30 halftime lead. Italy narrowed the gap at 8-point mark at the final intermission. Bosnia and Herzegovina however limited their opponents to just 13 points in the fourth quarter and rallied to the victory. Djordje Aleksic (184-PG-97) provided 16 points for the winners. Riccardo Bolpin (196-PG-97) answered with 20 points for Italy.
Group G
Finland - Croatia 65-74 Croatia clinched the top position in classification round Group G. They outgunned Finland for 2-1 record. Roko Badzim (192-G-97) stepped up with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the victory. Croatia got to a perfect start. They piled up a comfortable 45:26 halftime lead. Croatia maintained the lead throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Ivica Zubac (212-C-97) tossed in 17 points and collected 13 boards for the winners. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) responded with 22 points for Finland.
Ukraine - Montenegro 60-58 Ukraine claimed the first victory at the championship. They nipped Montenegro in the classification round Group G. Ivan Tkachenko (192-F-97) posted 11 points to lead the winners. Montenegro recorded a 34:27 halftime lead. But Ukraine denied the deficit in the second half. They used a strong 33:24 rally to snatch the victory. Vitalii Shibel (200-PF-97) connected for 10 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Filip Bakic (193-G-97) answered with 15 points for Montenegro.
Group F: Turkey - Greece 54-77! - Jul 28, 2015
The unbeaten and top favorite team of Turkey enter into the game as the absolute favorite team to win the game against the "problematic" team of Greece but the Greek National Team like a wounded lion (with the two defeats against the Bosnia and Lithuania) show no mercy against the all mighty Turks and against all odds thrashed the Turkish team climbing in the third position of the Group F and now needs a victory over Russia to qualified in the Top 8 teams of Europe.
As many have actually begun to think that this team is not ready and is overrated especially after the not so good first round and gave her no chance to bypass the Italian and Turkish opponents, never the less tonight the Greek NT thrashed the unbeaten Turkish NT and with another victory over Russia tomorrow will qualified in the next round.
The amazing duet of Panathinaikos, Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) and Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97) was once more magnificent with the tow green stars doing many jobs in the court and especially Vasileios Charalampopoulos who gave his body and soul for the tonight's game and was totally the leading figure in the court missed the triple double figure since he got tired and after the end of the third period remain on bench to finish the game with 15 points 8 rebounds, 10 assists while from a close distance was Georgios Papagiannis who ended the game with 15 points and 14 rebounds!!
The third period was the most decisive one with the Greek NT increasing the deficit to +30 and giving an early end to the game with the Turks not being able to react upon the great defense of the host team leaving the Turkish NT to just 54 points out of which the 17 were scored in the last period when the Greek NT played with the benchers. The periods were 8-20, 24-42, 37-63 and the final 54-77. From the Turkish sight top scorer was Erten Gazi with 17 points most of which scored in the fourth period and when everything were finished for his team. None of his team-mates scored a double digit.
The MVP of the game was Vasileios Charalampopoulos once more as in 28 minutes in the court he had 15 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 turnover and 2 steals!!
Results and Stats from Day 2 of Second Stage in Volos - Jul 28, 2015
Group E
Spain - Germany 76-73 Spain improved at 3-1 record in Group E. They withheld a late comeback rally from Germany to escape with the victory. Sergi Garcia (191-PG-97) accounted for 23 points for the winners. Spain unloaded 46 points in the first half to take a 9-point halftime lead. Spain boosted the gap at 10-point mark at the final intermission. Germany got within striking distance late in regulation but Spain hung on to avoid the defeat. Xabier Lopez (198-SF-97) chipped in 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Isaiah Hartenstein (208-PF-98) responded with 16 points and 12 rebounds for Germany.
France - Serbia 64-75 Serbia rallied past France to improve at 2-2 record in Group E. Borisa Simanic (208-PF-98) accounted for 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. France built a 38:35 halftime lead. But Serbia went on a decisive 23:5 run in the third term to spur ahead. Serbia maintained the lead throughout the fourth quarter and rallied to the victory. Vojislav Stojanovic (200-G-97) accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds for France.
Latvia - Czech Republic 92-56 Latvia recorded the initial win at the Second Stage. They fired past Czech Republic to improve at 1-3 record in Group E. Verners Kohs (206-F-97) stepped up with 22 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic accounted for an 18:14 lead after ten minutes. But Latvia went on a strong 22:8 rally in the second term to take a 36:26 halftime lead. Latvia unloaded 56 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Eduards Hazners (192-G-97) provided 13 points in the win. Ondrej Fleischhans (189-G-97) responded with 11 points for Czech Republic.
Group F
Turkey - Greece 54-77 Greece recorded the second straight victory at the Second Stage. The hosts drubbed Turkey for 2-2 record in Group F. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) stepped up with 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece piled up a 42:24 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 26-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the victory. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97) tossed in 15 points, dished out 10 assists and grabbed 8 rebounds for the home team. Erten Gazi (187-G-97) answered with 17 points for Turkey.
Bosnia - Russia 67-61 Bosnia and Herzegovina opened win count at the Second Stage of the championship. They rolled over Russia for 2-2 record in Group F. Edin Atic (200-G/F-97) stepped up with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Russia opened a 19:13 lead after ten minutes. But Bosnia and Herzegovina responded with a 24:7 rally in the second term to take a 37:26 halftime lead. Bosnia and Herzegovina boosted the gap at 13-point mark at the final break. Russia narrowed the gap in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Djordje Aleksic (184-PG-97) netted 16 points for the winners. Ilia Karpenkov (202-F/C-97) answered with 20 points and 9 rebounds for Russia.
Italy - Lithuania 77-70 Italy knocked down Lithuania for the first victory at the Second Stage. Luca Cesana (193-G/F-97) scored 22 points to pace the Azzurri as they climbed at 2-2 record in Group F. Lithuania led by a single point at halftime 39:38. But Italy used a 22:11 run in the third term to clear off. They maintained the advantage throughout the fourth term and rolled to the win. Leonardo Tote (205-C/F-97) had 18 points for the winners. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) answered with 21 points for Lithuania.
Group G
Croatia - Montenegro 68-91 Montenegro opened win count in Group G. They beat Croatia for 1-1 record. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) was pivotal for the Montenegrin juniors with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Montenegro accumulated a 50:27 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and coasted to the victory. Todor Radonjic (200-F-97) netted 21 points and collected 8 rebounds in the win. Mate Kalajzic (187-PG-98) answered with 19 points for Croatia.
Finland - Ukraine 87-81 Finland earned the second straight victory in the classification round. They edged Ukraine for 2-0 record in Group G. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) nailed 28 points to lead the winners. Ukraine grabbed a 44:36 halftime lead. But Finland turned things around in the second half. They poured in 51 points after the long break and coasted to the victory. Lauri Markkanen (201-F/G-97) notched 27 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Sergiy Pavlov (199-PF-97) and Vitalii Shibel (200-PF-97) had 16 points each for Ukraine.
The Start of Second Stage in Volos - Jul 27, 2015
Group E
Serbia - Spain 62-74 Spain outgunned Serbia at the start of the Second Stage. Ramon Vila (202-C-97) came up with 16 points to lead the winners. Spain eked out a 33:32 halftime lead. They stretched the margin in the third term. Spain registered a 12-point lead at the final break. Serbia poured in 22 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Santiago Yusta (200-F/G-97) chipped in 15 points for the winners. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) replied with 17 points for Serbia.
Czech Republic - Germany 47-74 Germany recorded the opening victory in Group E. They knocked down Czech Republic for 3-0 record. Richard Freudenberg (202-SF-98) recorded 13 points for the winners. Germany piled up a 39:25 halftime lead. Germany followed with a massive 23:7 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Kostja Mushidi (195-G/F-98) netted 12 points in the victory. Martin David (195-G-97) answered with 13 points for Czech Republic.
Latvia - France 62-91 France coasted past Latvia for the first victory in Group E. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) stepped up with 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. France grabbed a 44:35 halftime lead. France went on a strong 29:17 run in the third term to clear off for good. Luc Loubaki (191-G-97) netted 16 points for the winners. Verners Kohs (206-F-97) responded with 16 points for Latvia.
Group F
Greece - Italy 63-52 Greece opened win count at the Second Stage. The hosts overcame Italy for 1-2 record in Group F. Dionysis Skoulidas (200-PF-97) stepped up with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece accumulated a 24:11 lead after ten minutes. The hosts recorded a 52:33 lead at the final break. Italy narrowed the gap in the fourth period but could not avoid the defeat. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97) recorded 16 points in the win. Davide Moretti (189-SG-98) responded with 15 points for Italy.
Bosnia - Turkey 57-80 Turkey gained the first victory in Group F. They breezed past Bosnia and Herzegovina at the start of the Second Stage for both teams. Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) nailed 14 points in the victory. Turkey recorded a 46:22 halftime lead. Bosnia and Herzegovina narrowed the gap at 15-point mark in the third term. But Turkey responded with a 23:15 rally to seal the victory. Ercan Bayrak (205-PF-97) provided 13 points in the win. Nedim Djedovic (200-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) answered with 13 points for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Russia - Lithuania 65-73 Lithuania victoriously opened their Second Stage campaign. They fired past Russia for 3-0 record in Group F. Martynas Varnas (196-G/F-97) stepped up with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Lithuania eked out a 29:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 24:14 run in the third term to boost the gap at 12-point mark. Russia dropped 24 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) had 16 points for the winners. Fedor Shpakov (200-F-97) answered with 19 points for Russia.
Group G
Ukraine - Croatia 87-95 Croatia knocked down Ukraine to open win count in Group G. Bruno Skokna (190-SG-97) nailed 30 points to lead the winning side. Croatia and Ukraine were tied at 40 after twenty minutes. Croatia unloaded 55 points in the second half to get away with the victory. Domagoj Proleta (204-F-98) posted 13 points in the win. Vitaliy Zotov (186-PG-97, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) answered with 20 points for Ukraine.
Montenegro - Finland 68-70 Finland opened win count in the classification round. They nipped Montenegro in Group G opener. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) stepped up with 21 points for the winners. Finland opened a 25:15 lead ten minutes into the game. But Montenegro erased the deficit to even things up at 39 at the interval. Montenegro jumped to a 6-point lead at the final break. Finland however went on a 21:13 run in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Lauri Markkanen (201-F/G-97) netted 18 points for the winners. Filip Bakic (193-G-97) and Ognjen Carapic (194-G-98) answered with 17 points each for Montenegro.
The End of First Round in Volos - Jul 25, 2015
Group A
Ukraine - France 47-76 France fired past Ukraine to clinch the top position in Group A. Gauthier Denis (198-SF-97) stepped up with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Les Bleues. France got to a furious start. They accounted for a 21:5 lead at the first break. France followed with a 25:6 rally in the third term to take a comfortable 25-point lead at the final intermission. France held Ukraine to just 15 points in the fourth quarter and rolled to the win. Arthur Leboef had 12 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds for France. Ivan Tkachenko (192-F-97) responded with 12 points for Ukraine.
Spain - Czech Republic 61-49 Spain celebrated the second straight win in Volos. They held off Czech Republic to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Ramon Vila (202-C-97) stepped up with 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the winners. Spain accumulated a 32:23 halftime lead. Czech Republic narrowed the margin at 5-point mark at the final intermission. But Spain held their opponents to just 7 points in the fourth frame and rolled to the victory. Xabier Lopez (198-SF-97) and Santiago Yusta (200-F/G-97) had 10 points each for the winners. Simon Pursl (200-F/G-97) responded with 12 points and 11 rebounds for Czech Republic.
Group B
Latvia - Germany 76-84 Germany outgunned Latvia to clinch the top position in Group B. Isaiah Hartenstein (208-PF-98) stepped up with 21 points and 11 rebounds to pace the winners. Germany opened a 25:12 lead after ten minutes. They entered teh fourth frame up by 10 points and protected the lead well throughout the fourth quarter. Leon Kratzer (208-C-97) finished with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Verners Kohs (206-F-97) responded with 27 points for Latvia.
Serbia - Montenegro 71-46 Serbia rolled past Montenegro to improve at 2-1 record in Group B. Milos Glisic (205-PF-98) scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Serbia jumped to a 24:12 lead after ten minutes. Montenegro narrowed the gap at 11-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Serbia responded with a 22:8 rally in the fourth period to ice the victory. Nikola Cirkovic (191-G-97, agency: Octagon Europe) finished with 11 points for the winners. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) answered with 11 points for Montenegro.
Group C
Italy - Finland 72-68 Italy beat Finland to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Lorenzo Caroti (183-PG-97) stepped up with 16 points for the Azzurri. Italy and Finland were tied at 29 at the interval. Finland pulled ahead for a 3-point lead at the final intermission. But Italy responded with a 24:17 surge in the fourth frame to snatch the victory. Davide Moretti (189-SG-98) produced 15 points in the win. Lauri Markkanen (201-F/G-97) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Finland.
Russia - Turkey 58-80 Turkey bagged the third consecutive victory in Volos. They rolled past Russia to stay undefeated. Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) posted 18 points to lead the winners. It was a balanced game until the third quarter. Turkey triggered a massive 35:5 run after the big break and cleared off for good in this one. Enes Taskiran (190-G-97) chipped in 14 points for the winners. Igor Volkhin (200-PF-97) answered with 11 points for Russia.
Group D
Greece - Bosnia 59-60 Bosnia and Herzogovina upset hosting Greece in Volos today and punched their Second Stage ticket from Group D. Amar Gegic (198-SG-98) provided 15 points to pace Bosnia and Herzegovina to the crucial win. Greece enjoyed a 32:30 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 9-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Bosnia and Herzegovina went on an 18:8 rally in the final stanza to snatch a key victory. Fahrudin Manjgafic (208-PF-97) finished with 12 points for the winners. Vassilis Christidis (206-C/F-98) responded with 16 points for Greece.
Lithuania - Croatia 72-66 Lithuania overcame an early slack to edge Croatia for the third straight victory in Group D. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) accounted for 15 points to pace the Baltic side. Croatia accounted for a 19:13 lead ten minutes into the game. But Lithuania erupted for 46 points in the next two periods to step in front. They held Croatia to just 13 points in the fourth frame to escape with another win. Laurynas Birutis and Aistis Pilauskas connected for 14 points each for Lithuania. Ivica Zubac (212-C-97) responded with 17 points and 11 rebounds for Croatia.
Group D: Lithuania - Greece 70-64 - Jul 24, 2015
The Greek NT didn't make it against Lithuania even though they had the upper hand in the game for most of it the last three minutes remain pointless and the Lithuanian team with Laurynas Beliauskas (189-PG-97, agency: Beo Basket) and Martynas Varnas (196-G/F-97) as leading figures played better at the end and succeeded a solid victory which will bring them to the top seat of the group as the last game will be against the Croatian team which is obviously of a lower quality. The Greek NT will fight for the second position as they need a victory over the Bosnian Nt which lost at the very end against the Croatian earlier today (77-76).
The many turnovers of the Greek NT and the poor free throw percentage (especially at the last part of the game where Christidsi and Charalampopoulos missed in total six free throws) were decisive for the result of the game while the domination in the paint by Laurynas Birutis (210-C/F-97) and Martynas Echodas (204-C/F-97) at the last part of the game was more than obvious, while the fight between Martynas Echodas and Christidis basically was negative for the Greek NT as it was proved at the end. Furthermore, the point guard of the Greek NT, Michalis Lountzis was in very bad shape as with 4 turnovers and losing some easy baskets (the one was an unsuccessful dunk) did cost to the Greek NT.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Volos - Jul 24, 2015
Group A
France - Czech Republic 75-38 France cruised past Czech Republic to improve at 2-0 record in Group A. Stephane Gombauld (202-PF-97) stepped up with 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Les Bleues posted a 40:21 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 31-point mark at the final break and cruised to the victory at the end. Frank Ntilikina (190-G-98) delivered 9 points for the winners. Krystof Chaloupka (201-PF-97) answered with 10 points for Czech Republic.
Ukraine - Spain 68-70 Spain eked out a tough victory over Ukraine to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Ramon Vila (202-C-97) stepped up with 15 points to lead the winners. Spain accounted for a 34:32 halftime lead. Spain boosted the gap at 8-point mark at the final intermission. Ukraine cut the deficit in the fourth frame but Spain managed to avoid an upset getting away with a crucial victory. Santiago Yusta (200-F/G-97) and Xabier Lopez (198-SF-97) had 13 points each for the winners. Dmytro Skapintsev (206-C-98) responded with 12 points for Ukraine.
Group B
Latvia - Serbia 64-67 Serbia narrowly defeated Latvia to open win count in Volos. David Miladinovic (206-C-97) recorded 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winners. Serbia eked out a 34:31 halftime lead. Latvia spurred ahead in the third term and secured a 3-point lead at the final intermission. But Serbia responded with a 19:13 run in the fourth frame to snatch a tough win. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) netted 13 points for Serbia. Kristers Zoriks (190-SG-98) responded with 20 points for Latvia.
Germany - Montenegro 55-64 Montenegro opened win count in Volos. They knocked down Germany for 1-1 record in Group B. Filip Bakic (193-G-97) stepped up with 19 points for the winners. Germany and Montenegro were tied at 27 at halftime. Germany surged ahead in the third term. They recorded a 5-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Montenegro responded with a 24:10 rally in the final frame and iced the victory. Marko Grkovic (202-F-97) provided 17 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Niklas Kiel (207-PF-97, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 12 points and 12 rebounds for Germany.
Group C
Turkey - Finland 80-63 Turkey breezed past Finland for 2-0 record in Group C. Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) stepped up with 14 points for the winners. Turkey established a 45:37 halftime lead. Turkey kept Finland at bay throughout the second half and coasted to the victory. Enes Taskiran (190-G-97) accounted for 12 points and 7 assists in the win. Lauri Markkanen (201-F/G-97) responded with 15 points for Finland.
Russia - Italy 54-63 Italy upset Russia to gain the opening victory in Group C. Lorenzo Caroti (183-PG-97) led well-balanced effort with 12 points. Italy got to a confident start. They grabbed a 15:4 lead ten minutes into the game. Russia narrowed the gap at 3-point mark at the interval. The Azzurri unloaded 24 points in the third term to take a 14-point lead at the final break. Russia cut the deficit in the final stanza but just sweetened the pill at the end. Andrea La Torre (202-G/F-97) and Luca Cesana (193-G/F-97) netted 10 points each for the winners. Timofey Yakushin (194-PG-97) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds for Russia.
Group D
Lithuania - Greece 70-64 Martynas Varnas (196-G/F-97) and Laurynas Beliauskas (189-PG-97, agency: Beo Basket) scored 14 points each to propel Lithuania past Greece in Group D. Greece accounted for a 16:10 lead ten minutes into the game. But Lithuania responded with a 38:30 rally in the next two quarters to take a 2-point lead before the fourth term. The visitors dropped 22 points in the final quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Dionysis Skoulidas (200-PF-97) finished with 18 points for Greece.
Croatia - Bosnia 77-76 Ivica Zubac (212-C-97) converted a late layup to propel Croatia past Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group D action. Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated throughout the first half. They registered an 18-point halftime advantage. The margin grew to massive 24-point mark in the third period. But Croatia went on a massive rally in the reminder of the contest and snatched a tough win at the end. Ivica Zubac had 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Bruno Skokna finished with 13 points in the win. Enis Memic (205-PF-97) answered with 20 points for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Group D: Greece-Croatia 64-41 - Jul 23, 2015
In the opening game of the European Championship U18 which is taking place in Volos, Greece the host team of Greece had no problem to successfully enter this European after thrashing the Croatian NT with 64-41 in a game which went up to +30 for the Greek NT. A magic periof of four minutes at the begginnig of the third period was enough for the Greek super talent Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97) to succeed a 9-0 for his team and give an early end to the game as the score went up to 25 points difference at the particular point.
The game started with the home team being more aggressive and with Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) dominating in both edges had not an issue to develop a double digit deficit by the end of the first period with the score ending at 18-7. Georgios Papagiannis and Christidis had not any problem against Ivica Zubac (212-C-97) and Proleta. In the second period though the Croatian NT mainly from the parameter with Skokna and Vrkic cut the deficit quite seriously but Georgios Papagiannis found his alter ego as Vasileios Charalampopoulos begun his crescent and the half time ended with 38-23. The third period and especially the first six minutes were magic for the Greek NT and with Vasileios Charalampopoulos, Flionis and Georgios Papagiannis succeeded a 12-3 to gine an early end to the game. The period ended with 20-10 and the overall became 58-33 The fourth period was boring for the Greek NT and the Greek Head Coach decided to change the entire starting five giving the chance to Diplaros, Christidis, Skordas, Miledijevic and Michaloutsos to gain some crucial minutes in the game. The final score came after a very poor from both sides basketball (6-8) and 64-41 MVP of the game was Chralampopoulos as he ended the game with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal in just 22 points Top scorers: Greece: Vasileios Charalampopoulos 17 points, Georgios Papagiannis 12 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 4 block shots
Croatia: Bruno Skokna 9 points, Vrkic 9 points, and Ivica Zubac 8 points and 18 rebounds.
It is worth mentioned that the Greek Head Coach gave time to all 12 players of the National Team with Flionis playing the most time as he remained in the court for nearly 29 minutes.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Volos - Jul 23, 2015
Group A
Czech Republic - Ukraine 68-65 Czech Republic held off a determined comeback effort from Ukraine late in regulation and clinched the opening victory at the championship. Ondrej Fleischhans (189-G-97) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. Czech Republic recorded a 27:15 lead after ten minutes. Ukraine cut the deficit at 2-point mark at the interval 42:40. Czech Republic boosted the gap at 8-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Ukraine pulled within three points late in regulation but the Czech team hung on to avoid the defeat. Simon Pursl (200-F/G-97) chipped in 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Ivan Tkachenko (192-F-97) responded with 12 points and 12 rebounds for Ukraine.
Spain - France 58-64 France beat Spain at the start of the European Championship in Volos. Luc Loubaki (191-G-97) posted 18 points to lead Les Bleues. France and Spain were tied at 30 a the interval. France eked out a 2-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. They held Spain to just 12 points in the fourth period and raced to the victory. Renathan Ona Embo (185-PG-98) delivered 11 points in the win. Ramon Vila (202-C-97) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Spain.
Group B
Serbia - Germany 56-65 Kostja Mushidi (195-G/F-98) posted 16 points to lead Germany past Serbia in the opening game in Greece for both teams. Germany established a 31:27 halftime lead. Germany kept Serbia at bay throughout the second half and rolled to the victory. Marcel Theodor Kessen (207-C-97, agency: Octagon Europe) tossed in 12 points in the win. Vojislav Stojanovic (200-G-97) answered with 17 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds for Serbia.
Montenegro - Latvia 61-70 Latvia rolled past Montenegro for the first victory in Group B. Zigmars Raimo (200-PF-97) scored 16 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Latvia accounted for a 33:31 halftime lead. Montenegro tied things up at 45 heading into the fourth frame. But Latvia erupted for 25 points in the fourth period and rallied to the victory. Verners Kohs (206-F-97) topscored with 18 points in the win. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) answered with game-high 28 points for Montenegro.
Group C
Italy - Turkey 48-49 Enes Taskiran sank a free throw with 10 seconds remaining in regulation and propelled Turkey past Italy for the opening victory in Group C. Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) posted 19 points in the victory. Turkey recorded a 30:24 halftime lead. Italy spurred ahead in the fourth frame. But Turkey capped the regulation with three straight points to ice the victory. Faruk Yurtseven netted 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the win. Giacomo Maria Sgorbati (198-F-97) responded with 11 points for Italy.
Finland - Russia 62-89 Russia coasted past Finland in the first game in Group C. Timofey Yakushin (194-PG-97) drained five three-pointers en route to a 22-point effort. Russia unloaded 50 points in the first half to take a 50:29 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 32-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Igor Volkhin (97) finished with 17 points for the winners. Lauri Markkanen (201-F/G-97) responded with 19 points for Finland.
Group D
Greece - Croatia 64-41 Greece opened win count in Group D. They rallied past Croatia in Volos. Vasileios Charalampopoulos (206-SF-97) posted 17 points for the winners. Greece piled up a 38:23 halftime lead. Greece extended the margin at 25-point mark at the final break and cruised to the victory. Georgios Papagiannis (214-C-97) delivered 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Domagoj Vrkic (204-PF-97) answered with 9 points for Croatia.
Bosnia - Lithuania 50-73 Lithuania tipped off their European Championship campaign with a comfortable victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Martynas Varnas (196-G/F-97) stepped up with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the Baltic team. Lithuania recorded a 39:31 halftime lead. Lithuania held their opponents to just 19 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Martynas Echodas (204-C/F-97) chipped in 14 points and collected 9 rebounds in the win. Edin Atic (200-G/F-97) answered with 18 points for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Division B. Sweden conquer the trophy in Oberwart - Aug 3, 2015
FINAL
Sweden - Israel 73-72 Sweden celebrated Division B title. They narrowly defeated Israel in the exciting Final tonight. John Brandmark (194-F-97) converted a four-point play late in regulation and sealed the victory for the Scandinavian team. Israel accumulated a 39:33 halftime lead. But Sweden pulled within striking distance late in regulation and then John Brandmark stepped up to seal the victory for Sweden. Tobias Sjoberg (201-C-97) posted 16 points for the winners. John Brandmark and Henrik Sjolin chipped in 15 points each in the victory. Roi Huber (184-G-97, agency: 2Talent Sports Management) responded with 18 points for Israel.
3rd place
Slovenia - Poland 78-60 Slovenia fired past Poland and gained Division A promotion. Luka Kraljevic (207-C-97) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Slovenia to the Bronze medals. Slovenia dropped 47 points in the first half to take a 17-point halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the win. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) finished with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Slovenia. Dawid Gruszczynski (196-SF-97) responded with 16 points for Poland.
5th place
Hungary - Iceland 84-75 Hungary earned the fifth position in Austria. They beat Iceland in the classification clash. Balint Moscan posted 23 points to lead the winners. Hungary recorded a 22:10 lead after ten minutes. Iceland pulled within 3 points at the final break. But Hungary sank 25 points in the fourth quarter and coasted to the win. Kristof Horvath (183-PG-97, agency: Octagon Europe) had 14 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Jon Sverrisson (198-F-88) replied with 21 points for Iceland.
7th place
Georgia - United Kingdom 71-76 Great Britain sealed the seventh position at the championship. They beat Georgia in the final game at the tournament. Alex Roberts (185-PG-97) stepped up with 24 points for Great Britain. They built a 39:34 halftime lead. Great Britain boosted the margin at 10-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) had 17 points in the victory. Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) and Levan Gogaladze (193-PG-97) answered with 13 points each for Georgia.
9th place
Denmark - Belgium 72-103 Belgium recorded the 9th position in Austria. They capped their campaign with a comfortable victory over Denmark. Thibaut Vervoort (192-F/G-97) provided 21 points to lead the winners. Belgium unloaded 36 points in the second frame to take a 19-point halftime lead. Belgium followed with a 50-point second half tally to seal the win. Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) provided 15 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Filip Rajovic (190-F-97) answered with 19 points for Denmark.
11th place
Holland - Portugal 78-57 Netherlands wrapped up the championship campaign with the victory. They fired past Portugal behind 16 points and 8 rebounds from Wouter Vos. Netherlands used a 45:26 run in the second and third periods to clear off for good. Raidell De Pree had 14 points for the winning side. Diogo Brito answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Portugal.
13th place
Switzerland - Austria 76-79 2OT Austria overcame Switzerland in double-overtime drama. The hosts therefore clinched the 13th position at the championship. Five players scored in double digits for the hosts. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) provided 17 points for Austria. Switzerland secured a 2-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Austria however bounced back in the fourth period and forced overtime. They managed to snatch a tough victory in the second overtime. Jakob Mayerl and Josip Popic had 11 points each in the win. Marlon Kessler (190-G-98) responded with 23 points for Switzerland.
15th place
Romania - Estonia 57-77 Estonia finished in the 15th position at the championship. They knocked down Romania in the final game. Robert Valge (192-SF-97) stepped up with 16 points for the winners. Romania accumulated a 19:16 lead after the opening quarter. But Estonia turned things around in the next three periods. They used a 21:10 run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Taavi Jurkatamm (201-SG-97) had 14 points for the winners. Bogdan Popa (211-C/F-97) responded with 20 points and 11 rebounds for Romania.
17th place
Slovakia - Belarus 87-78 Slovak Republic wrapped up their campaign on a winning note. They fired past Belarus to earn the 17th position. Mario Ihring (189-G-98) scored 19 points, issued 7 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds for the winners. The teams went neck and neck throughout three quarters. But Slovak Republic unloaded 29 points in the fourth frame to ice the win. Matej Drgon (195-F-98) had 11 points in the victory. Vlad Mikulskiy (188-G-98) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds for Belarus.
19th place
Bulgaria - Scotland 73-62 Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) tallied 18 points and 13 rebounds to pace Bulgaria past Scotland. Bulgaria accounted for a 32:28 halftime lead. Bulgaria went on a 21:12 rally in the third term to boost the margin at 13-point mark. Scotland drained 22 points in the fourth period but could not avoid the defeat. Spas Nikolov (205-F/C-97) had 13 points in the win. Ewan Lancaster (194-C-98) responded with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Scotland.
21st place
FYR Macedonia - Ireland 84-70 FYR Macedonia finished in the 21st position at the tournament. They held off Ireland in the final game in Austria for both teams. FYR Macedonia led by three points at the interval 44:41. They went on a 23:13 run in the third quarter to boost the gap and cruised to the victory. Andrej Maslinko (206-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) accounted for 29 points and 7 rebounds for FYR Macedonia. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) had 20 points in the victory. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 18 points and 15 rebounds for Ireland.
23rd place
Albania - Luxembourg 64-60 Albania nipped Luxembourg to earn the 23th position at the championship. Frenki Lilaj (201-C-98) stepped up with 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Albania led by a single point at the interval 32:31. Albania kept Luxembourg at bay throughout the second half and marched to the win. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) had 14 points for the winners. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B Awards 2015 - Aug 3, 2015
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B 1st Team 2015
Blatt
Palsson
Brandmark
Leaf
Sjoberg
Best Player: Ty Jacob Leaf (207-F-97) of Israel Best Guard: Kristinn Palsson (197-G/F-97) of Iceland Best Forward: Ty Jacob Leaf (207-F-97) of Israel Best Center: Tobias Sjoberg (201-C-97) of Sweden
2nd Team
PG: August Haas (180-PG-97) of Denmark
SG: Sigfredo Casero (185-SG-97) of Belgium
G: Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) of Bulgaria
SF: Vlatko Cancar (201-SF-97) of Slovenia
C: Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) of Belgium
Division B. Israel and Sweden advance into Final, gain promotion - Aug 2, 2015
SEMIFINALS
Israel - Poland 78-62 Israel did not leave any chances for Poland in the Semifinal game of the Division B of the U18 European Championship. Israel posted a comfortable 78:62 after a great start. They opened the game with a 27-14 surge and added a 16-14 rally before the break. Poland managed to win the third quarter 18-13, but lost the last stanza 16-22. Tamir Blatt (180-PG-97) led four players scored double digits for the winners. Michal Kolenda (200-F-97) replied with 11 points in the losing effort as Poland will take on Slovenia in the game for the third place tomorrow. Sweden will take on Israel in the Final game of the competition.
Slovenia - Sweden 71-78 Sweden became the second Finalist at the Division B of the U18 European Championship. The Swedish side advanced to the Final after a 78:71 win over Slovenia. They opened the game with a 17-13 lead and saved a 4-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover Sweden added two narrow victories at the second half for the final success. Samuel Berkelund (201-SF-97) stepped up with 22 points and John Brandmark (194-F-97) brought 20. Zan Mark Sisko (189-PG-97) replied with 18 points in defeat, while Ziga Jurcek (198-F-97) posted 15. Sweden will take on Israel in the Final game of the competition, while Slovenia will play against Poland in the game for the 3rd place.
5-8 Place
Iceland - United Kingdom 71-67 Iceland posted a 71:67 victory over England in the Classification Games for 5-8 places in Division B of the U18 European Championship. Trailing 15-17 after the first period, Iceland needed a 22-7 to take a 13-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover Iceland added a 20-18 rally in the third period and escaped with a 71-67 total win despite 14-25 loss in the fourth quarter. Kristinn Palsson (197-G/F-97) stepped up with 18 points, while Ragnar Fridriksson (174-G-97) and Halldor Hermannsson brought 13 each. Nevill-Kintu ended up with 19 points in the losing effort.
Hungary - Georgia 75-70 Hungary edged Georgia 75:70 at the Division B of the U18 European Championship and will play for the 5th place tomorrow. Hungary opened the game with an 18-17 run and added a 20-15 rally for a 6-point halftime advantage. Vladimer Purtskhvanidze (205-C-98, agency: New Trend Agency) gave Georgia an early lead in the third period, but Hungary closed the frame at 52:48. Moreover they added a 23-22 clash in the last stanza for the final success. Balint Mocsan (188-G-97, agency: Octagon Europe) netted 17 points to lead the winners and Krisztofer Durazi (196-F/G-98) notched 17. Vladimer Purtskhvanidze answered with 22 points and 12 rebounds in defeat. Georgia will take on England tomorrow in the game for 7-8 places.
9-12 Place
Belgium - Portugal 67-61 Belgium outscored Portugal 67:61 in the Classification Games for 9-12 places in Division B of the U18 European Championship. Belgium looked better in the majority of the game and posted wins in three quarters of the game. Thomas Madoki (183-G-97) and Rogiers Robu led the way with 14 points each, while three other teammates followed them with 8 each. Ricardo Dias Monteiro ended up with 18 points in defeat and Diogo de Sousa Anjo Brito poured in 17 each. Tomorrow Belgium will take on Denmark in the game for the 9th place. Portugal meanwhile will play against Netherlands for the 11th spot.
Denmark - Holland 56-52 Denmark won over Netherlands 56:52 in the Classification Games for 9-12 places in Division B of the U18 European Championship. Denmark opened the game with a 21-11 surge, while the opponents reduced to just 2 points as they replied with a 16-8 run in the second frame. Moreover Vianen made a free throw for a 42:40 lead early in the last period, but the Dutch side could not win the game. Due to 16-13 rally Denmark managed to seal the victory as Asbjoern Nerlov (195-G-98) led the way with 12 points. August Haas (180-PG-97) and Filip Rajovic (190-F-97) followed them with 11 points each in a win. Wouter Vos (200-F-97) ended up with 11 points in a loss.
13-16 Place
Austria - Estonia 66-62 Austria celebrated a 66:62 victory over Estonia at the Classification Games for 13-16 places. The hosts of the Division B tournament lost the opening period 13:19, but replied with a 16-7 run in the second frame. Estonia took the lead back after 25-20 run in the third quarter, but the hosts needed a final 17-11 clash to seal the victory. Josip Popic (205-C-98) nailed 15 points to lead the winners and Ernst Jakob scored 12. Robert Valge (192-SF-97) replied with 28 points in the losing effort as Estonia will take on Romania for the 15-16 places. Switzerland will play against Austria in the game for the 13th place.
Switzerland - Romania 56-51 Switzerland erupted with a 17-4 surge in the last period to beat Romania 56:51 in the Classification Games 13-16 places. Trailing in the majority of the game the Swiss side needed a strong second half for a 5-point win. Marlon Kessler (190-G-98) led the way with 12 points and Bracelli notched 11 in a win. Nandor Kuti (197-SG-97) replied with 13 points in defeat, while Nicolescu Nicolea ended up with 12. Tomorrow Switzerland will play against Austria in the game for the 13th place. Romania will take on Estonia for the 15-16 places.
17-20 Place
Bulgaria - Slovakia 51-72 Slovakia outscored Bulgaria 72:51 at the Classification Games for 17-20 places in Division B. Slovakia won the first period 19-15 and dominated the second half with two more victories. Mario Ihring (189-G-98), Mikulas Vitek (192-G-98) and Halmes led the way with 10 points each, while Cavoj and Drgon had 9 each. Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) replied with 15 points in a loss and Nikolov Nikolay delivered 14 points in a loss. Tomorrow Slovakia will take on Belarus in the game for the 17th spot in Division B. Bulgaria meanwhile will play against Scotland for 19-20 places.
Scotland - Belarus 72-82 Belarus edged Scotland in Gussing and will play Slovakia tomorrow for the 17th spot. Scotland meanwhile will take on Bulgaria in the game for the 19-20 places. Belarus opened the game with a 22-17 lead and added a 19-13 rally in the second frame. Scotland managed to post a narrow 17-15 run in the third quarter to reduce to 56:47 after 30 minutes. Belarus however closed the game with a 26-25 rally to seal the victory. Vitali Liutych (198-SG-92, agency: TPA) orchestrated the victory with 19 points and Kuptsevich netted 17. Ewan Lancaster (194-C-98) notched 15 in a loss, whilst Skinner brought 14.
21-24 Place
Ireland - Luxembourg 77-67 Ireland needed a 77:67 win over Luxembourg at the Classification Games 21-24 to take on FYR Macedonia tomorrow for the 21st place. Albania meanwhile will play against Luxembourg for the last spot. Ireland won the first three quarters of the game and did not mind a final 18-12 push from Luxembourg in the last stanza. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) top-scored for the winners with 27 points and 9 rebounds, while O'Hanlon delivered 11. Aleksandar Andjelkovic (200-F-97) answered with 13 points in a loss and Meyer Max scored 12.
Albania - FYR Macedonia 71-74 FYR Macedonia overcame Albania 74:71 in the Classification Games 21-24 in Furstenfeld. FYR Macedonia opened the game with a 20-11 run, but lost all the deficit as Albania replied with a 26-17 surge in the second frame. FYR Macedonia had a 22-17 rally in the third period and entered the last frame with a 5-point lead and managed to escape with a narrow 3-point victory. Andrej Maslinko (206-SF-97, agency: Beo Basket) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) added 16. Celis Taflaj ended up with massive 37 points and 11 rebounds. Tomorrow FYR Macedonia will take on Ireland in the game for the 21st place, while Albania will play against Luxembourg for the last spot.
Division B. Semifinals are set in Austria - Jul 30, 2015
Group E
Slovenia - Poland 80-70 Slovenia beat Poland to claim the top position in Group E. Five players scored in double digits to pace the winners. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) scored 19 points for Slovenia. Poland enjoyed a 39:31 halftime lead. But Slovenia unleashed 49 points in the second half and iced the victory. Vlatko Cancar (201-SF-97) had 16 points for the winners. Maciej Bender (210-F/C-97) responded with 17 points for Poland.
Hungary - United Kingdom 72-71 Hungary improved at 1-2 record in Group E. They edged Great Britain as both teams missed the semifinals. Balint Moscan posted 24 points to lead the winners. Hungary recorded a comfortable 66:51 lead after three quarters. Great Britain went on a 20:6 run in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Boris Krnjajski (98) had 11 points for the winners. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) responded with 16 points for Great Britain.
Group F
Iceland - Sweden 65-63 Iceland nipped Sweden but could not advance into the semifinal stage. Sweden claimed the second position in Group F despite the loss. Iceland piled up a 37:26 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 12-point mark at the final intermission. However Sweden went on a 20:10 run in the fourth quarter to narrow the deficit at the end. Thorir Thorbjarnarsson (196-F-98) accounted for 19 points and 7 rebounds for Iceland. Henrik Sjolin (178-PG-97) responded with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Sweden.
Israel - Georgia 107-67 Israel stayed undefeated in Austria. They fired past Georgia to top Group F. Ty Jacob Leaf (207-F-97) came up with 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Israel recorded a 43:34 halftime lead. Israel unleashed 64 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Yonatan Rabinowitz (185-G-98) provided 15 points in the victory. Luka Bulashvili (192-G/F-98) responded with 20 points for Georgia.
Group G
Belgium - Switzerland 85-54 Belgium improved at 3-0 record in Group G. They overwhelmed Switzerland behind 15 points from Sigfredo Casero (185-SG-97). Belgium piled up a 39:29 halftime lead. They held Switzerland to just 25 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Simon Buysse (188-G-97) had 12 points for the winners. Andrea Bracelli (192-SF-97) responded with 14 points for Switzerland.
Holland - Estonia 69-57 Netherlands outgunned Estonia for 2-1 record in Group G. The teams stayed close throughout three quarters. Netherlands ensured a 47:46 lead at the final intermission. They followed with a 22:11 rally in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Jacobus Stolk (198-F-97) delivered 20 points to lead the effort. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) and Wouter Vos (200-F-97) had 11 points each in the win. Robert Valge (192-SF-97) responded with 16 points for Estonia.
Group H
Denmark - Portugal 82-77 Denmark edged Portugal behind 21 points from August Haas (180-PG-97). Portugal recorded a 38:35 halftime lead. Denmark unleashed 31 points in the third term to gain a 6-point lead at the final intermission. Portugal could not erase the deficit in the fourth term as Denmark marched to the win. Henrik Pedersen (195-F-97) had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Portugal.
Austria - Romania 63-58 Austria held off Romania for the first victory in the classification round. Romania jumped to an 18:12 lead after ten minutes. But the hosts bounced back in the second frame. Austria spurred ahead for a 35:29 halftime lead. The home team maintained the lead throughout the second half and coasted to the win. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) had 18 points for the hosts. Max Neugebauer (202-C-97) tossed in 12 points and collected 12 rebounds for the winners. Nandor Kuti (197-SG-97) responded with 16 points for Romania.
Group I
Luxembourg - Albania 37-62 Albania opened win count at the championship. They outgunned Luxembourg for 1-2 record in Group I. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) stepped up with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Albania accumulated a 38:20 halftime advantage. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and cruised to the victory. Frenki Lilaj (201-C-98) tossed in 17 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in the win. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 10 points for Luxembourg.
Belarus - Bulgaria 74-75 Bulgaria snatched a tough narrow win over Belarus to climb at 3-0 record in Group I. Nikolay V. Nikolov (199-F-97) sank 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Belarus unleashed 30 points in the first period to take a 17-point lead. But Bulgaria turned things around in the next periods. They used a 26:16 rally in the fourth quarter and snatched the victory. Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) had 15 points and 9 rebounds for Bulgaria. Tsimafei Paraliou (200-F-97) responded with 15 points and 13 rebounds for Belarus.
Group J
Ireland - Scotland 78-82 Scotland overcame Ireland in Group J clash. Tony Low-Macrae (196-PF-97) stepped up with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Scotland. Ireland rallied to a 44:28 halftime lead. Scotland unleashed 54 points in the second half and iced the victory. Kyle Jimenez (183-SF-98) chipped in 14 points for the winners. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 40 points and 10 rebounds for Ireland.
FYR Macedonia - Slovakia 69-79 Slovak Republic finished second in Group J. They toppled FYR Macedonia for 2-1 record. Michal Kuzmiak (197-F-98) stepped up with 18 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Slovak Republic overcame a 6-point deficit at the first break and pulled ahead for a 41:33 halftime lead. Slovak Republic fired 38 points in the second half and sealed the victory. Mario Ihring (189-G-98) had 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Ranko Mamuzikj (200-PF-98) answered with 23 points for FYR Macedonia.
Division B. Start of Second Stage in Austria - Jul 29, 2015
Group E
United Kingdom - Slovenia 55-76 Slovenia sealed their semifinal appearance with a comfortable victory over Great Britain. Five players scored in double digits to pace Slovenia to the victory. Zan Mark Sisko (189-PG-97) recorded 14 points for the winners. Slovenia eked out a 26:25 halftime lead. They unloaded 50 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Vlatko Cancar (201-SF-97) netted 13 points for the winners. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) answered with 16 points for Great Britain.
Poland - Hungary 78-43 Poland cruised past Hungary for 2-0 record in Group E. Jakub Mijakowski (184-G-97) stepped up with 13 points to pace the winners. Poland used a massive 35:19 halftime lead. They went on a 23:9 rally in the third term and never looked back en route to the victory. Dominik Rutkowski (196-F/G-98) had 13 points for the winners. Marcell Pongo (194-PG-97, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group) responded with 11 points for Hungary.
Group F
Georgia - Iceland 87-85 Georgia snatched a narrow victory over Iceland to take 1-1 record in Group F. Vladimer Purtskhvanidze (205-C-98), Giorgi Gogoberishvili (187-SG-97) and Davit Lomidze (194-SG-97) posted 18 points each for the winners. Iceland enjoyed a 30:23 lead after ten minutes. They entered the fourth frame up by 7 points. But Georgia used a strong 27:18 rally in the final period to escape with a tough win. Willy Isiani netted 12 points for the winners. Kristinn Palsson (197-G/F-97) responded with game-high 32 points and 9 rebounds for Iceland.
Sweden - Israel 80-83 Israel sealed the semifinal stage appearance. They nipped Sweden to improve at 2-0 record in Group F. Ty Jacob Leaf (207-F-97) scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the winners. Israel piled up a 41:32 halftime lead. Sweden narrowed the distance at 3-point mark at the final break. But Israel dropped 24 points in the fourth frame and iced the victory. Roi Huber (184-G-97) tossed in 19 points for the winners. John Brandmark (194-F-97) replied with 26 points for Sweden.
Group G
Switzerland - Holland 56-63 Netherlands earned the opening win in classification round. They beat Switzerland behind 19 points from Wouter Vos (200-F-97). Switzerland eked out a 20:16 lead after the first frame. However Netherlands spurred ahead for a 32:31 halftime lead. They held Switzerland to just 25 points in the second half and raced to the win. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) provided 10 points in the victory. Mattia Cafisi (185-PG-97) replied with 14 points for Switzerland.
Estonia - Belgium 67-85 Belgium overwhelmed Estonia to take 2-0 record in Group G. Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) stepped up with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Belgium accounted for a 44:29 halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and breezed to the win. Thomas Madoki (183-G-97) tossed in 12 points for Belgium. Madis Soodla (209-F/C-97) led all scorers with 29 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.
Group H
Romania - Denmark 83-78 Nandor Kuti (197-SG-97) posted 17 points to lead Romania past Denmark. Romania dropped 45 points in the first half and accumulated a 12-point halftime lead. Denmark pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. Romania unleashed 23 points in the final stanza and raced to the victory. Bogdan Popa (211-C/F-97) netted 15 points for the winning side. Mads Sturup (195-F/G-97) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Denmark.
Portugal - Austria 78-75 OT Portugal used overtime to tame Austria in Group H opener. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) posted 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Austria recorded a 34:31 halftime lead. Austria surged ahead in the thrid term. But Portugal unloaded 25 points in the fourth frame to force overtime. They added 11 points in the extra period and sealed the victory. Nuno Camacho (193-F-97) had 16 points for the winners. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) responded with 21 points for Austria.
Group I
Albania - Belarus 59-81 Belarus coasted past Albania for 2-0 record in Group I. Dzianis Vikentsyeu (203-F/C-98) accounted for 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Belarus gained a 39:27 halftime lead. Belarus unloaded 25 points in the fourth frame and coasted to the victory. Kanstantsin Kuptsevich (180-PG-97) had 18 points in the win. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) responded with 29 points for Albania.
Bulgaria - Luxembourg 75-63 Bulgaria improved at 2-0 record in Group I. They held off Luxembourg at the start of the classification round. Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) provided 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Bulgaria claimed a 40:35 halftime lead. They extended the gap in the third term and cruised to the victory. Tsvetomir Kurtev (193-G-97) delivered 16 points for Bulgaria. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Group J
Slovakia - Ireland 85-54 Slovak Republic knocked down Ireland for 1-1 record in Group J. Michal Kuzmiak (197-F-98) came up with 24 points to lead the Slovak team. They recorded a 37:27 halftime lead. Slovak Republic unleashed 48 points after the big break and marched to the win. Mario Ihring (189-G-98) delivered 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Slovak Republic. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Ireland.
Scotland - FYR Macedonia 80-88 FYR Macedonia snapped five-game losing skid at the championship. They dropped Scotland at the start of Group J campaign. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) provided 25 points for the winners. FYR Macedonia built a 43:39 halftime lead. They unloaded 45 points in the second half and sealed the victory. Dejan Srbinovski (182-G-97) had 12 points in the win. Ewan Lancaster (194-C-98) responded with 21 points and 10 rebounds for Scotland.
Division B. The End of Preliminary Round in Austria - Jul 28, 2015
Group A
United Kingdom - Estonia 65-46 Calvin Kintu (179-PG-97) scored 12 points to lead Great Britain past Estonia. Great Britain recorded a 34:23 halftime lead. Great Britain accumulated a 19-point lead at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) chipped in 11 points for the winning side. Siim-Markus Post (185-PG-97) responded with 10 points for Estonia.
Switzerland - Poland 51-81 Poland coasted past Switzerland to improve at 5-0 redord on top of Group A. Marcel Ponitka (190-G-97) netted 13 points for the winners. Poland accounted for a 36:27 halftime lead. Poland extended the margin in the third term. They went on a 24:13 run and never looked back en route to the win. Jakub Mijakowski (184-G-97) netted 10 points for the winners. Marlon Kessler (190-G-98) responded with 17 points for Switzerland.
Bulgaria - Albania 62-47 Bulgaria opened win count in Group A. They beat Albania to wrap up the group stage. Tsanko Kraev (195-F-97) stepped up with 21 points for the winners. Bulgaria recorded a 24:11 lead ten minutes into the game. They controlled the tempo throughout the rest of the game and rallied to the victory. Tsvetomir Akimov (190-G-97) notched 17 points in the win. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) responded with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Albania.
Group B
Slovenia - Hungary 85-48 Slovenia finished the Group Stage undefeated. They rallied past Hungary to earn the fifth straight victory in Group B. Luka Kraljevic (207-C-97) and Matic Vesel (200-F-98) posted 13 points each for the winners. Slovenia opened a comfortable 51:23 halftime lead. Slovenia maintained the lead throughout the second half and coasted to the victory. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) had 12 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Marcell Pongo (194-PG-97, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group) responded with 12 points for Hungary.
Holland - Belgium 51-66 Belgium upset Netherlands for 3-2 record in Group B. Thibaut Vervoort (192-F/G-97) stepped up with 16 points for the winners. Belgim eked out a 32:30 halftime lead. They followed with a 34:21 second half rally to ice the victory. Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) recorded 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists in the win. Daan Vianen (178-G-97) responded with 8 points for Netherlands.
Belarus - Luxembourg 72-71 Belarus held off Luxembourg to take 2-3 record in Group B. Dzmitry Barysionak notched 19 points for the winners. Belarus piled up a 43:28 halftime lead. Luxembourg went on a comeback effort in the second half but stopped just short of victory at the end. Kanstantsin Kuptsevich (180-PG-97) delivered 18 points in the win. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 25 points for Luxembourg.
Group C
Slovakia - Scotland 60-66 Scotland recorded the first victory in Austria. They defeated Slovak Republic for 1-4 record in Group C. Kyle Jimenez (183-SF-98) stepped up with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Slovak Republic accumulated a 19:9 lead after ten minutes. However the Scots responded with a 39:21 rally in the next two periods and spurred ahead for good. Jake Sirrell (197-PF-98) netted 14 points for the winners. Mario Ihring (189-G-98) responded with 19 points for Slovak Republic.
Georgia - Portugal 62-60 Georgia sealed their Second Stage appearance at the championship. They nipped Portugal to improve at 4-1 record in the second position in Group C. Davit Lomidze (194-SG-97) stepped up with 21 points for the winners. Portugal recorded a 15:11 lead after ten minutes. Georgia denied the deficit in the next two quarters. They evened things up at 41 heading into the fourth frame. Georgia sank 21 points in the fourth quarter and eked out a crucial win at the end. David Aphkhazava (185-PG-98) delivered 8 points for the winners. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds for Portugal.
Romania - Sweden 51-85 Sweden finished the group stage undefeated. They fired past Romania to gain 5-0 record in Group C. Jonathan Bodin (187-G-97) came up with 16 points to lead the winning team. Sweden recorded a 37:29 halftime lead. The Scandinavian team went on a 48:22 second half run to ice the victory. Henrik Sjolin (178-PG-97), John Brandmark and Jacob Bodin (185-G-97) had 10 points each for the winners. Bogdan Popa (211-C/F-97) and Bogdan Nicolescu replied with 13 points each for Romania.
Group D
Israel - Denmark 68-81 Denmark overcame Israel in the final game in Group D but could not make it into the Second Stage. They finished in the third position behind Iceland and Israel. Mads Sturup (195-F/G-97) posted 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Scandinavian team. Israel ensured a 47:35 halftime lead. But Denmark went on a strong 46:21 run in the second half to seal the victory. Henrik Pedersen provided 13 points for the winners. Roi Huber (184-G-97) responded with 22 points for Israel.
Ireland - Iceland 55-84 Iceland cruised past Ireland to clinch 4-1 record in Group D. Iceland therefore booked their Second Stage appearance and remained in the title hunt. Jon Sverrisson (198-F-88) posted 15 points for the winners. Iceland accumulated a 39:25 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and coasted to the win. Snorri Vignisson (194-F/G-97) had 11 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 29 points and 8 rebounds for Ireland.
FYR Macedonia - Austria 67-82 Austria outgunned FYR Macedonia for the second victory in Group D. Josip Popic (205-C-98) recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Austria eked out a 37:35 halftime lead. They went on a 27:17 rally in the fourth quarter and rolled to the victory. Matthias Linortner (193-SF-97) provided 18 points for the winners. Damjan Robev (191-G/F-97) responded with 17 points for FYR Macedonia.
Division B. Review of Day 4 in Austria - Jul 27, 2015
Group A
Poland - Bulgaria 83-71 Poland improved at 4-0 record in Group A. They knocked down Bulgaria to stay perfect. Michal Kolenda (200-F-97) netted 16 points to lead the winners. Poland grabbed a 24:13 lead after ten minutes. Bulgaria narrowed the gap at 8-point mark at the final intermission. However Poland went on a 21:17 rally in the fourth term and rallied to the victory. Szymon Kiwilsza (200-F-97) and Marcel Ponitka (190-G-97) posted 13 points apiece in the win. Tsvetomir Akimov (190-G-97) answered with 16 points for Bulgaria.
United Kingdom - Switzerland 78-60 Great Britain outgunned Switzerland to gain 3-1 record in Group A. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) stepped up with 21 points to pace the winning team. Great Britain accounted for a 38:28 halftime lead. Great Britain followed with a 26:16 rally in the fourth period to record a comfortable victory. Calvin Kintu (179-PG-97) netted 14 points for the winners. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) responded with 20 points and 11 rebounds for Switzerland.
Estonia - Albania 87-49 Estonia recorded the second victory in Group A. They kmocked down Albania for 2-2 record. Ron-Amar Pehka and Tormi Niits (196-F-98) stepped up with 13 points each for the winners. Estonia recorded a 38:21 halftime lead. They unleashed 49 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Taavi Jurtatam and Siim-Markus Post had 11 points each for the winners. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) responded with 14 points for Albania.
Group B
Slovenia - Holland 72-64 Slovenia posted the fourth straight victory at the championship. They held off Netherlands for 4-0 record in Group B. Vlatko Cancar (201-SF-97) nailed 26 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the winners. Netherlands and Slovenia were tied at 32 at the interval. But Slovenia dropped 40 points in the second half and snatched the victory. Aljaz Bratec (190-G-98) recorded 10 points for the winners. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) responded with 12 points for Netherlands.
Belgium - Belarus 96-62 Five players scored in double digits as Belgium coasted past Belarus. Belgium used a strong 26:9 run in the second term to secure a 19-point halftime lead. Belgium erupted for 52 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Thomas Madoki (183-G-97) finished with 13 points for the winners. Sigfredo Casero (185-SG-97) netted 12 points in the victory. Vlad Mikulskiy (188-G-98) responded with 15 points for Belarus.
Hungary - Luxembourg 64-47 Hungary outscored Luxembourg to improve at 3-1 record on top of Group B. Hungary dominated throughout the first half. They recorded a 31:23 halftime lead. Hungary went on a 21:11 rally in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Balint Moscan and Csaba Kucsora (189-G-98) accounted for 13 points each for the winners. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 12 points for Luxembourg.
Group C
Portugal - Scotland 67-58 Portugal held off Scotland to take 3-1 record in Group C. Luis Caetano (97) led well-balanced effort with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Portugal eked out a 2-point lead heading into the fourth frame. However they used a 19:12 run in the final term and raced to the win. Nuno Camacho (193-F-97) had 11 points and 8 rebounds for Portugal. Kyle Jimenez (183-SF-98) answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Scotland.
Georgia - Romania 80-66 Georgia overwhelmed Romania for the third victory in Group C. Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) stepped up with 14 points to lead the winners. Georgia recorded a 49:35 halftime lead. They kept Romania at bay throughout the second half and raced to the victory. David Aphkazava accounted for 12 points for the winners. Nandor Kuti (197-SG-97) responded with 16 points for Romania.
Sweden - Slovakia 91-47 Sweden accounted for the fourth consecutive victory at the championship. Jacob Bodin (185-G-97) stepped up with 20 points as Sweden rolled over Slovak Republic. Sweden registered a 46:25 halftime lead. Sweden ignited a 45:22 rally in the second half and iced the victory. John Brandmark (194-F-97) delivered 19 points for the winners. Mario Ihring (189-G-98) responded with 16 points for Slovak Republic.
Group D
Denmark - Ireland 85-75 Denmark earned the third victory in Group D. They beat Ireland for 3-1 record. August Haas (180-PG-97) stepped up with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the victory. Ireland recorded an 18:16 lead after ten minutes. But Denmark pulled ahead for a 37:34 halftime lead. They sank 48 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Filip Rajovic (190-F-97) and Asbjorn Midtgaard (209-C/F-97) had 14 points each for the winners. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 31 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for Ireland.
Austria - Iceland 66-83 Kari Jonsson (190-G-97) scored 26 points and Iceland cruised past Austria. Iceland jumped to a 40:29 halftime lead. They accumulated a 12-point lead at the final intermission. Iceland knocked down 24 points in the fourth quarter and rallied to the victory. Thorir Thorbjarnarsson (196-F-98) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Renato Poljak (197-F-97) responded with 16 points for Austria.
FYR Macedonia - Israel 63-94 Israel extended their unbeaten run in Group D. They knocked down FYR Macedonia for 4-0 record atop of the standings. Ty Jacob Leaf (207-F-97) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. FYR Macedonia claimed a 19:13 lead after ten minutes. But Israel unleashed 81 points in the next three quarters and raced to the victory. Daniel Koperberg (202-PG-97) delivered 18 points for the winners. Damjan Robev (191-G/F-97) answered with 19 points for FYR Macedonia.
Division B. Review of Day 3 in Austria - Jul 26, 2015
Group A
Bulgaria - United Kingdom 54-73 Great Britain rolled past Bulgaria to take 2-1 lead in Group A. Aiden Davies (SG) accounted for 17 points to lead the effort. Great Britain spurred ahead for a 37:30 halftime lead. Bulgaria narrowed the gap at 4-point mark at the final break but Great Britain responded with a 25:10 rally in the fourth period to ice the win. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) netted 14 points for the winners. Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) responded with 13 points and 14 rebounds for Bulgaria.
Albania - Poland 51-98 Poland eased past Albania to stay unbeaten in Group A. Seven players scored in double digits for the Polish team. Wiktor Sewiol (195-SF-97) provided 18 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Poland grabbed a massive 56:19 halftime lead. They never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory. Marcel Ponitka (190-G-97) provided 15 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds in the win. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) responded with 9 points for Albania.
Switzerland - Estonia 65-59 Switzerland rallied past Estonia for the third straight victory in Group A. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) tallied 14 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Switzerland recorded a 35:29 halftime advantage. The Swiss team maintained the advantage throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Andrea Bracelli (192-SF-97) netted 13 points for the winners. Robert Valge (192-SF-97) responded with 19 points for Estonia.
Group B
Holland - Hungary 61-70 Hungary overcame Netherlands to improve at 2-1 record in Group B. Csaba Kucsora (189-G-98) netted 14 points to lead the winners. Hungary posted a 40:34 halftime lead. They held Netherlands to 27 points in the second half and managed to get away with the victory. Balint Mocsan (188-G-97, agency: Octagon Europe) delivered 12 points for the winners. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) answered with 9 points for the Dutch team.
Belarus - Slovenia 60-96 Slovenia piled up the third consecutive victory in Group B. They stormed past Belarus to stay perfect. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) tossed in 17 points to lead the charge. Slovenia accounted for a 48:29 halftime lead. Slovenia tossed in 48 points in the second half and marched to the win. Luka Kraljevic (207-C-97) had 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Andrei Rogozenko (180-PG-97) responded with 15 points for Belarus.
Luxembourg - Belgium 56-97 Belgium opened win count in Austria. They knocked down Lyxembourg for 1-2 record in Group B. Thibaut Vervoort (192-F/G-97) stepped up with 19 points for the winners. Belgium accumulated a 46:29 halftime lead. They unloaded 51 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Sigfredo Casero (185-SG-97) posted 18 points in the victory. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 17 points for Luxembourg.
Group C
Romania - Portugal 73-75 OT Portugal used overtime to pip Romania for the second win in Group C. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) netted 16 points to lead the winners. Romania enjoyed a 6-point lead heading into the fourth frame. But Portugal went on a 17:11 run in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Portugal dropped 12 points in the extra period and sealed the victory. Pedro Oliveira (179-PG-97) netted 15 points for the winners. Tudor Gheorghe replied with game-high 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Romania.
Slovakia - Georgia 69-70 Vladimer Purtskhvanidze (205-C-98) converted a layup with two seconds remaining in regulation to propel Georgia past Slovak Republic in Group C action. Georgia improved at 2-1 record following the victory. Slovak Republic posted an 18:12 lead after ten minutes. But Georgia narrowed the gap in the next periods before Purtskhvanidze sealed the win for Georgia. Davit Lomidze topscored with 23 points for the winners. Marek Dolezaj (195-G-98) responded with 16 points and 14 rebounds for Slovak Republic.
Scotland - Sweden 45-79 Sweden topped Scotland to gain 3-0 record on top of Group C. Trygger Robin (200-F-97) stepped up with 10 points to lead well-balanced effort from the Scandinavian team. Sweden grabbed a 36:23 halftime lead. Sweden never looked back en route to the victory. Jonathan Bodin (187-G-97) had 9 points for the winners. Findlay Wood (178-PG-97) answered with 10 points for Scotland.
Group D
Ireland - FYR Macedonia 74-71 Ireland recorded the first victory at the championship. They nipped FYR Macedonia for 1-2 record in Group D. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) stepped up with 18 points to lead the effort. Ireland opened a comfortable 31:12 lead after ten minutes. FYR Macedonia denied the deficit in the next two periods. They eked out a 58:55 lead heading into the fourth frame. But Ireland went on a 19:13 surge in the final stanza and snatched victory. Martin Neary (193-F-97) and Stephen O'Hanlon delivered 12 points each in the win. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) provided 32 points for FYR Macedonia.
Iceland - Denmark 79-54 Iceland coasted past Denmark en route to the second victory in Group D. Denmark looked dominant in the first half. They registered a 37:29 halftime lead. But Iceland turned the tables in the second half. They unleashed 50 points in the second half and cruised to a comfortable victory. Kari Jonsson (190-G-97) recorded 23 points for the winners. Kristinn Palsson (197-G/F-97) provided 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Iceland. Filip Rajovic (190-F-97) answered with 16 points for Denmark.
Israel - Austria 82-57 Israel knocked down Austria for the third consecutive victory in Group D. Tamir Blatt (180-PG-97) stepped up with 16 points for Israel as they stayed undefeated. Israel established a 42:28 halftime lead. They went on a 25:14 run in the fourth frame to seal a comfortable victory. Ty Leaf claimed 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Max Neugebauer (202-C-97) responded with 13 points for Austria.
Division B. Review of Day 2 in Austria - Jul 25, 2015
Group A
United Kingdom - Albania 70-49 Great Britain outgunned Albania for 1-1 record in Group A. Aiden Davies (SG) scored 11 points to lead the winners. Great Britain accounted for a 40:19 halftime lead. The margin grew at 29-point mark at the final intermission and Great Britain cruised to the victory. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) and Alex Roberts (185-PG-97) provided 10 points each in the win. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) responded with 18 points for Albania.
Estonia - Poland 68-79 Poland grabbed the second victory in Group A. They rallied past Estonia to stay perfect in Group A. Wiktor Sewiol (195-SF-97) scored 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the winners. Estonia enjoyed a 39:35 halftime lead. Poland however responded with a 44:29 second half rally to seal the win. Michal Kierlewica netted 13 points for the winners. Robert Valge (192-SF-97) responded with 19 points for Estonia.
Switzerland - Bulgaria 60-50 Switzerland recorded the second straight victory in Group A. They knocked down Bulgaria to stay undefeated. Mattia Cafisi (185-PG-97) netted 17 points in the win. Bulgaria secured a 32:30 halftime lead. However Switzerland responded with a 19:8 rally in the fourth frame and snatched the victory. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) had 14 points for the winners. Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) responded with 19 points and 13 rebounds for Bulgaria.
Group B
Holland - Belarus 79-51 Netherlands dropped Belarus to gain 2-0 record in Group B. Irfan Ramovic (192-PG-98) accounted for 17 points for the Dutch team. Netherlands recorded a 43:19 halftime advantage. They kept Belarus at bay throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Marinus N'Guessan (210-C-97) accounted for 10 points in the win. Vlad Mikulskiy (188-G-98) responded with 11 points for Belarus.
Slovenia - Luxembourg 80-44 Slovenia thumped Luxembourg for 2-0 record in Group B. Nejc Martincic (182-PG-97) stepped up with 18 points for the winners. Slovenia accounted for a 42:28 halftime advantage. They followed with a 22:8 rally in the third term and cleared off for good. Vlatko Cancar (201-SF-97) dropped 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 15 points for Luxembourg.
Hungary - Belgium 74-72 Hungary snatched a narrow victory over Belgium for the first victory at the championship. Belgium enjoyed a 39:35 halftime lead. But Hungary turned things around in the third term. They recorded a 58:54 lead at the final break. Belgium pulled within striking distance late in regulation but Hungary held on to snatch the win. Marcell Pongo (194-PG-97, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group) recorded 18 points, while Kristof Horvath (183-PG-97, agency: Octagon Europe) delivered 15 points for the winning side. Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) responded with 15 points for Belgium.
Group C
Romania - Slovakia 73-66 Nandor Kuti (197-SG-97) tallied 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Romania as they overcame Slovak Republic. Romania piled up a 41:30 halftime lead. Slovak Republic pulled within three points at the final intermission. But Romania held their opponents to just 13 points in the fourth frame and rallied to the win. Rares Uta (211-C/F-97) tossed in 15 points for Romania. Mario Ihring (189-G-98) responded with 18 points for Slovak Republic.
Portugal - Sweden 61-71 Sweden rallied past Portugal for the second consecutive win in Group C. Samuel Berkelund (201-SF-97) and Tobias Sjoberg (201-C-97) recorded 14 points each for the Scandinavian team. Portugal enjoyed a 36:35 halftime lead. But Sweden used a 24:12 rally in the fourth term to snatch the victory. John Brandmark (194-F-97) netted 13 points in the win. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Portugal.
Georgia - Scotland 99-50 Georgia cruised past Scotland for the opening victory in Austria. Five players scored in double digits for Georgia. Davit Lomidze (194-SG-97) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. Georgia ensured a 52:21 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Willy Isiani (203-PF-97, agency: Regeneracom Sports) netted 13 points and collected 10 rebounds for the winners. Kyle Jimenez (183-SF-98) answered with 13 points for Scotland.
Group D
Austria - Denmark 65-77 Denmark registered the second straight victory in Group D. They upset hosting Austria to stay perfect. August Haas (180-PG-97) stepped up wtih 31 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Denmark posted a 39:24 halftime lead. They notched 23 points in the third term to boost the gap at 17-point mark at the final break. Austria narrowed the gap in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Filip Rajovic (190-F-97) finished with 16 points for the Danish team. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) responded with 17 points for Austria.
FYR Macedonia - Iceland 64-80 Iceland knocked down FYR Macedonia for the first victory in Group D. Kristinn Palsson (197-G/F-97) stepped up with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Iceland led by just 6 points at the interval 37:31 halftime lead. They erupted for 43 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Thorir Thorbjarnarsson (196-F-98) accounted for 18 points in the win. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) answered with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for FYR Macedonia.
Israel - Ireland 109-57 Israel took another scalp at the champioship. They fired past Ireland for 2-0 record in Group D. Yovel Zoosman (194-SG-98) recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds to pace the winners. Israel unloaded 66 points in the first half to take a 31-point halftime lead. They kept Ireland at distance throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Ty Jacob Leaf (207-F-97) and Miron Ben Ruina had 11 points each for the winners. Jordan Blount (198-G-97) responded with 22 points for Ireland.
Division B. Review of Day 1 in Austria - Jul 24, 2015
Group A
Albania - Switzerland 50-71 Switzerland fired past Albania at the start of their campaign in Austria. Anthony Polite (190-SF-97) stepped up with 26 points and 8 rebounds for the Swiss team. They grabbed a 35:30 halftime lead. Switzerland boosted the gap at 9-point mark at the final break. They followed with a 19:7 rally in the fourth quarter and rallied to the victory. Andrea Bracelli (192-SF-97) finished with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the win. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) responded with 15 points and 13 rebounds for Albania.
Bulgaria - Estonia 49-67 Estonia got to the winning start of their European Championship campaign. They knocked down Bulgaria in Group A opener. Robert Valge (192-SF-97) stepped up with 21 points to pace the winners. Estonia opened a 35:28 halftime lead. They followed with a 23:11 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Siim-Markus Post (185-PG-97) accounted for 13 points in the victory. Yordan Minchev (193-G-98) answered with 9 points for Bulgaria.
Poland - United Kingdom 65-60 Poland held off Great Britain in the opening game of the championship. Wiktor Sewiol (195-SF-97) posted 16 points for the winners. The teams were tied at 35 at the interval. Poland spurred ahead for a 6-point lead at the final break. Great Britain narrowed the distance in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Maciej Bender (210-F/C-97) provided 12 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Kyle Carey (198-F/G-97) responded with 15 points for Great Britain.
Group B
Holland - Luxembourg 89-48 Netherlands breezed past Luxembourg in the first game at the tournament. Terrence Bieshaar (208-C-97) stepped up with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the Dutch juniors. Netherlands recorded a 39:25 halftime lead. They went on a strong 34:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Irfan Ramovic (192-PG-98) netted 14 points in the victory. Tom Schomer (182-G-97) responded with 12 points for Luxembourg.
Belarus - Hungary 70-62 Maksim Lyutych (200-F-97) nailed 17 points to pace Belarus past Hungary in Group B. Hungary secured a 34:30 halftime advantage. But Belarus spurred ahead in the third term. They recorded a 51:48 lead heading into the fourth frame. Belarus held their opponents to just 14 points in the final period and raced to the victory. Andrei Stabrouski (164-PG-97) tossed in 15 points for the winners. Kristof Horvath (183-PG-97, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Hungary.
Group C
Sweden - Georgia 82-50 Sweden opened win count in Austria. They stormed past Georgia for the opening victory. Jacob Bodin (185-G-97) stepped up with 16 points to lead the Scandinavian team. Sweden used a 24:8 rally in the second period to take a 17-point halftime lead. Sweden unloaded 42 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. John Brandmark (194-F-97) and Daniel Hansson (185-PG-97) had 11 points each for the winners. Luka Bulashvili (192-G/F-98) responded with 14 points for Georgia.
Slovakia - Portugal 65-80 Portugal rallied past Slovak Republic in the opening game in Austria. Diogo Brito (190-PG-97), Ricardo Monteiro (208-C-97) and Diogo Araujo (189-SG-97) scored 16 points each to pace well-balanced effort from the winners. Portugal recorded a 52:32 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Nuno Camacho (193-F-97) topscored with 17 points in the win. Mario Ihring (189-G-98) responded with 15 points for Slovak Republic.
Scotland - Romania 45-70 Romania cruised past Scotland for the opening win in Austria. Rares Uta posted 17 points and 11 rebounds for Romania. They established a comfortable 46:20 halftime advantage. Romania maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Ionut-Dragos Berceanu (199-F-98) tossed in 12 points and collected 11 rebounds for the winners. Kyle Jimenez and Findlay Wood replied with 10 points each for Scotland.
Group D
Ireland - Austria 72-82 Austria outgunned Ireland for 1-0 record in Group D. Renato Poljak (197-F-97) provided 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Austria piled up a comfortable 50:36 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and cruised to the victory. Josip Popic (205-C-98) delivered 15 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Blount responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds for Ireland.
Iceland - Israel 73-90 Israel cruised past Iceland in Group D opener. Ty Jacob Leaf (207-F-97) scored 21 points to pace the winners. Israel knocked down 43 points in the first half to take a 9-point lead. They boosted the gap in the second half marching to the victory. Roi Huber (184-G-97) finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Israel. Kristinn Palsson (197-G/F-97) responded with 19 points for Iceland.
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