Spain - Serbia 62-74 Serbia celebrated Gold medals in Slovakia. They topped Spain in the title game. Nikola Miskovic (207-G/F-99) posted 23 points to lead the champions. The victory marked the first Gold for Serbia since 2009. Spain eked out a 29:28 halftime lead. But Serbia stepped on the gas in the second half. They used a 21:11 run in the third term to take a 9-point lead. Serbia poured in 25 points in the fourth quarter to rally to the win. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) had 14 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Sergi Martinez (203-PF-99) tallied 23 points and 7 rebounds for Spain. Joel Parra (202-F-00) had 10 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
Turkey - Lithuania 88-97 OT Lithuania outgunned Turkey in overtime to step onto the pedestal. Erikas Venskus (203-C-00) notched 22 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Turkey posted a 45:43 halftime advantage. They stretched the lead at 7-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. The Baltic team ignited a 23:16 run in the fourth period to force overtime. They went on a 13:4 run in the extra period to ice the win. Arnas Velicka (192-PG-99) had 16 points in the victory. Yigitcan Saybir (201-F-99) notched 21 points and 8 rebounds for Turkey.
5-6 Place
France - Italy 55-79 Italy overcame France to clinch the fifth position at the championship. Guglielmo Caruso (205-PF-99) provided 18 points in the victory. Italy established a 39:30 halftime advantage. The Azzurri went on a 21:9 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Emanuele Trapani (188-PG-99) and Mattia Palumbo (196-SG-00) netted 12 points apiece in the victory. Ivan Fevrier (203-F-99) knocked down 17 points for les Bleues.
7-8 Place
Greece - Bosnia 77-55 Greece earned the 7th place at the tournament as they fired past Bosnia. Georgios Kalaitzakis (198-PG-99) notched 16 points for the Hellenes. Greece accumulated a 35:29 halftime advantage. They ignited a 24:12 run in the third term to run to the victory. Panagiotis Kalaitzakis (197-G/F-99) chipped in 15 points for the winners. Vojin Ilic (202-G/F-00) replied with 16 points for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
9-10 Place
Finland - Russia 69-75 Russia claimed the ninth position in Slovakia. They overcame Finland in the last day of action. Alexandr Khomenko (190-G-99, agency: Alti Sport) tallied 17 points for the winners. Russia recorded a 34:29 halftime lead. Finland narrowed the gap at 2-point mark heading into the fourth term. Russia sank 24 points in the final stanza to ice the win. Aleksandr Ershov (196-SG-00, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) had 18 points for the winning team. Miika Heinonen (193-G-99) topscored with 21 points for Finland.
11-12 Place
Ukraine - Germany 71-89 Germany finished 11th in Slovakia. They stormed past Ukraine today. Philipp Herkenhoff (208-PF-99) came up with 20 points and 9 boards in the victory. Germany accumulated a 45:28 halftime advantage. They unloaded 44 points in the second half to run to the win. Aaron Kayser had 16 points for the winners. Yusuf Sanon (190-G-99) replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Ukraine.
13-14 Place
Montenegro - Slovenia 73-61 Montenegro avoided relegation from Division A as they nipped Slovenia. Danilo Brnovic (200-F-00) scored 20 points to lead Montenegro to the crucial win. Montenegro accumulated a 42:25 halftime lead. Montenegro kept Slovenia at distance throughout the fourth term and rallied to the win. Marko Simonovic (210-C-99) had 13 points and 9 boards in the victory. Nikolas Susa (193-F/G-99) dropped 20 points for Slovenia.
15-16 Place
Latvia - Slovakia 57-69 Slovakia overcame Latvia to finish the tournament on a high note. Dominik Kubala (182-SG-00) tallied 15 points for the hosts. Slovakia posted a 36:31 halftime lead. They followed with a 22:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Alex Ondrus (190-SF-99) had 13 points in the victory. Rainers Hermanovskis (191-G-00) nailed 11 points for Latvia.
Serbia and Spain to clash for title in Slovakia - Aug 5, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Lithuania - Serbia 77-83 Serbia became finalists in Slovakia. They overcame Lithuania in the semifinal clash today. Nikola Miskovic (207-G/F-99) and Andrija Marjanovic (203-F-99) tallied 15 points each for the winners. Serbia accounted for 39:35 halftime lead. Lithuania snatched a one-point lead at the final intermission. But Serbia unloaded 24 points in the fourth frame to steal the victory. Vuk Vulikic (187-G-99) tossed in 11 points for the winners. Lukas Kisunas (206-C-99) had 18 points and 13 rebounds for Lithuania.
Turkey - Spain 69-71 Spain nipped Turkey to reach the title game in Slovakia. Sergi Martinez (203-PF-99) knocked down 13 points in the victory. Turkey enjoyed a 25:12 lead after ten minutes. But Spain bounced back with a 25:11 rally in the second term to surge ahead. They followed with a 23:14 run in the final quarter to secure the winning outcome. Didac Cuevas (177-G-00) had 9 points for Spain. Yigitcan Saybir (201-F-99) provided 21 points and 9 rebounds for Turkey.
5-8 Place
Italy - Bosnia 77-59 Italy prevailed against Bosnia in the classification round clash. Mattia Palumbo (196-SG-00) accounted for 26 points for the Azzurri. Italy recorded a 25:13 lead after ten minutes. They used a 22:12 run in the fourth term to ensure the winning outcome. Alessandro Vigori (210-C-99) notched 11 points in the win. Stefan Adzic (197-G-99) delivered 15 points for Bosnia.
Greece - France 53-81 France fired past Greece in the classification round. Ivan Fevrier (203-F-99) stepped up with 21 points and 6 boards for les Bleues. France piled up a 40:24 halftime lead. They went on a 41:29 second half run to seal the win. Sofiane Briki (193-G-99) tossed in 19 points for the winners. Georgios Kalaitzakis (198-PG-99) delivered 10 points for Greece.
9-12 Place
Russia - Germany 70-69 OT Russia outscored Germany in overtime today. Alexandr Khomenko (190-G-99, agency: Alti Sport) tallied 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists to lead the winners. Russia accumulated a 42:29 halftime lead. But Germany held their opponents to just 21 points in the second half to force overtime. Russia though sank 7 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Vladislav Sharapov (198-C-99) had 11 pointss for the winners. Philipp Herkenhoff (208-PF-99) tossed in 16 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for Germany.
Ukraine - Finland 56-70 Finland outgunned Ukraine in the classification round. Tomas Pihajamaki recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Ukraine and Finland were tied at 31 at the interval. But Finland went on a 20:8 run in the fourth quarter to secure the winning outcome. Eety Villa produced 13 points in the win. Yusuf Sanon (190-G-99) notched 18 points for Ukraine.
13-16 Place
Slovakia - Slovenia 57-62 Slovenia edged Slovakia in the relegation round clash. David Kralj (191-G-99) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds to pace the winners. Slovenia established a 35:22 halftime advantage. Slovakia cut the distance at 4-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Slovenia limited the hosts to just 11 points to snatch the win. Nejc Klavzar (183-PG-99) netted 12 points for the winners. Jakub Kadasi responded with 18 points and 12 rebounds for Slovakia.
Latvia - Montenegro 55-66 Montenegro outgunned Latvia in the relegation round. Marko Simonovic (210-C-99) posted 31 points and 12 rebounds to pace the Balkan team to a crucial win. Montenegro posted a 19:4 lead after ten minutes. Latvia pulled within 6 points at the final intermission. But Montenegro went on an 18:13 rally to snatch the victory. Andrija Slavkovic (199-F/G-99, agency: BeoBasket) tossed in 14 points in the win. Francis Gustavs Lacis (200-F-99) replied with 11 points and 8 rebounds for Latvia.
Semifinals are all set in Slovakia - Aug 4, 2017
Quarterfinals
Serbia - Bosnia 82-50 Serbia coasted past Bosnia and Herzegovina today. Aleksa Matic (198-SG-99, agency: BeoBasket) came up with 12 points for the winning side. Serbia accumulated a 37:24 halftime lead. They followed with a 44-point effort in the second half to ice the victory. Stefan Momirov (195-G-99) netted 9 points in the win. Sani Campara (190-G-99) responded with 24 points for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Italy - Lithuania 67-73 Lithuania outscored Italy in the quarterfinal clash in Slovakia tonight. Ignas Sargiunas (193-SG-99) produced 18 points for the winners. Lithuania piled up a 42:30 halftime lead. The Azzurri narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Erikas Venskus (203-C-00) had 15 points for the Baltic team. Michele Ebeling (205-PF-99) responded with 13 points for Italy.
Spain - France 86-85 OT Spain held off France in overtime to reach the semifinal stage. Sergi Martinez (203-PF-99) notched 21 points to lead the charge. France grabbed a 45:34 halftime advantage. But Spain went on a 41:30 run in the second half to force overtime. They sank 11 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Miguel Gonzalez (201-G/F-99) had 16 points in the victory. Yanik Blanc (188-PG-99) answered with 21 points for France.
Turkey - Greece 81-63 Turkey overcame Greece to stay in the title hunt. Ragip Atar (210-C-99) provided 22 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Turkey established a 45:33 halftime lead. They held Greece to just 30 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Erkin Senel (191-G/F-99) posted 17 points for the winners. Konstantinos Kampouridis (202-C-99) replied with 20 points for Greece.
Recap of Round of 16 in Slovakia - Aug 2, 2017
Russia - Italy 64-82 Italy overcame Russia to claim the quarterfinal birth. Emanuele Trapani (188-PG-99) and Guglielmo Caruso (205-PF-99) notched 18 points each for the Azzurri. Italy went on a 30:11 run in the first term to take a comfortable lead. They extended the margin at 21-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Michele Ebeling (205-PF-99) produced 17 points in the victory. Aleksandr Ershov (196-SG-00, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) chipped in 23 points for Russia.
Greece - Latvia 71-65 Greece outscored Latvia in Round of 16 clash. Dimitrios Moraitis (194-PG-99) came up with 26 points to lead the charge. Greece piled up a 35:31 halftime lead. Latvia erased the deficit in the third term to take a 2-point lead at the final break. The Hellenes however went on a 22:14 run in the final period to snatch the win. Georgios Kalaitzakis (198-PG-99) netted 15 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and issued 6 assists in the victory. Anrijs Miska (203-F-00) banked in 12 points for Latvia.
Serbia - Germany 71-64 Serbia outscored Germany as Nikola Miskovic (207-G/F-99) scored 18 points and grabbed 9 boards. Serbia claimed a 26:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Germany cut the deficit at 5-point mark at the final intermission. But Serbia held Germany to just 12 points in the fourth term and rolled to the win. Aleksa Uskokovic (194-G-99) posted 10 points in the victory. Hendrik Drescher (205-C/F-00) accounted for 14 points for Germany.
Lithuania - Slovakia 79-55 Lithuania rolled past Slovenian en route to the quarterfinal stage. Vitalijus Kozys (200-SF-99) stepped up with 15 points to lead the Baltic team. Lithuania piled up a 41:27 halftime advantage. They kept Slovakia at bay throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Arnas Velicka (192-PG-99) delivered 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in the win. Maros Zeliznak (208-C-99) tossed in 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for Slovakia.
France - Finland 66-58 France topped Finland to reach the quarterfinal stage. Ivan Fevrier delivered 17 points in the win. France claimed a 25:14 lead ten minutes into the game. Finland cut the distance at one-point mark at the interval 34:33. France held their opponents to just 25 points in the second half and raced to the win. Yanik Blanc (188-PG-99) and Babacar Niasse (194-G/F-00) had 9 points each in the victory. Milka Heinonen replied with 16 points for Finland.
Bosnia - Slovenia 65-59 Bosnia held off Slovenia in Round of 16 clash. Sani Campara (190-G-99) recorded 20 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in the win. Slovenia posted a 17:12 lead at the first break. Bosnia however surged ahead in the second term. They established a 30:28 halftime lead. Slovenia tied things up at 46 heading into the fourth quarter. But Bosnia ignited a 19:13 run in the final term to snatch the win. Stefan Adzic (197-G-99) netted 18 points for the winners. David Kralj (191-G-99) tossed in 18 points for Slovenia.
Spain - Montenegro 87-61 Spain cruised past Montenegro to ensure their quarterfinal birth. Josep Puerto (199-F/G-99) and Sergi Martinez (203-PF-99) recorded 17 points each for the winners. Spain dominated in the first half. They piled up a comfortable 52:20 halftime lead. They kept Montenegro at bay throughout the second half and rolled to the victory. Didac Cuevas (177-G-00) had 12 points in the win. Marko Simanovic answered with 20 points for Montenegro.
Turkey - Ukraine 78-76 Turkey survived a tough challenge from Ukraine to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Ragip Atar (210-C-99) posted 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Ukraine secured a 43:39 halftime lead. Turkey sank 22 points in the third term to take a 2-point lead. The teams went neck and neck throughout the final term as Turkey managed to secure a narrow win at the end. Yigitcan Saybir (201-F-99) posted 17 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Yusuf Sanon (190-G-99) replied with 27 points for Ukraine.
Recap of Day 3 in Slovakia - Aug 1, 2017
Group A
Germany - Russia 69-67 OT Germany held off Russia in overtime for the first win in Group A. Jonas Mattisseck (193-PG-00) posted 15 points for the winners. Russia secured a 28:24 halftime lead. But Germany picked up the tempo in the second half to force overtime. They sank 12 points in the extra period to seal the win. Badu Buck (196-SG-99) had 11 points in the victory. Alexandr Khomenko (190-G-99, agency: Alti Sport) replied with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Russia.
Montenegro - Turkey 74-85 Turkey finished on top of Group A. They rallied past Montenegro for the third straight win. Ragip Atar (210-C-99) produced 27 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Turkey rolled to a 48:38 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 14-point mark at the final intermission. Montenegro narrowed the gap in the fourth quarter but could not avert the loss. Yigitcan Saybir (201-F-99) produced 20 points for the winners. Nikola Zizic (208-C-00) answered with 12 points for Montenegro.
Group B
Italy - Spain 68-61 Italy rolled past Spain for 2-1 record in Group B. Michele Serpilli (203-PF-99, agency: Players Group) came up with 15 points for the Azzurri. Italy secured a 34:25 halftime lead. Spain cut the distance at 4-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Italy sank 23 points in the fourth term to secure the winning outcome. Guglielmo Caruso (205-PF-99) netted 10 points for the winners. Joel Parra (202-F-00) banked in 14 points for Spain.
Serbia - Ukraine 72-63 Serbia edged Ukraine to clinch the top place in Group B. Aleksa Uskokovic (194-G-99) netted 16 points in the win. Ukraine recorded a 44:32 halftime advantage. But Serbia went on a 20:8 rally in the third term to level things up. Serbia ignited a 20:11 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) tallied 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. Yusuf Sanon (190-G-99) notched 22 points for Ukraine.
Group C
Greece - Lithuania 61-81 Lithuania stormed past Greece to finish atop of Group C. Arnas Velicka (192-PG-99) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds for the Baltic team. Lithuania went on a 23:6 run in the second quarter to secure a 45:31 halftime lead. Lithuania extended the margin at 22-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and marched to the win. Ignas Sargiunas (193-SG-99) netted 16 points for the winners. Georgios Kalaitzakis (198-PG-99) netted 14 points for Greece.
Finland - Slovenia 80-90 Slovenia outgunned Finland to open win count in Slovakia. David Kralj (191-G-99) stepped up with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the win. Slovenia claimed a 44:41 halftime advantage. Slovenia poured in 46 points in the second half to roll to the victory. Matevz Mlakar (203-C/F-99) had 16 points in the win. Andre Gustavson (190-SG-99) delivered 19 points for Finland.
Group D
France - Slovakia 68-54 Ivan Fevrier (203-F-99) tallied 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead France past Slovakia in Group D. Slovakia ensured a 17:15 lead after ten minutes. France replied with a 20:11 run in the second quarter to take 35:28 halftime lead. France held the hosts to just 26 points in the second half to rally to the win. Ludovic Beyhurst (173-PG-99) and Joshua Mballa (198-F-99) had 10 points each in the victory. Matej Majercak (183-SG-99) responded with 11 points for Slovakia.
Latvia - Bosnia 79-74 Latvia outgunned Bosnia for the second win in Group D. Francis Gustavs Lacis (200-F-99) provided 18 points in the victory. Bosnia and Latvia were tied at 48 at halftime. Latvia however held Bosnia just to 26 points in the second half and snatched the win. Davids Atelbauers (182-SG-99) had 13 points in the victory. Sani Campara (190-G-99) produced 16 points and 7 assists for Bosnia.
Recap of Day 2 in Slovakia - Jul 30, 2017
Group A
Montenegro - Germany 81-73 Montenegro edged Germany to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Pavle Titic was responsible for 16 points and 8 assists for the Balkan team. Montenegro secured a 39:33 halftime advantage. Germany surged ahead in the third term but not for long. Montenegro drained 30 points in the fourth quarter to secure the winning outcome. Andrija Slavkovic (199-F/G-99, agency: BeoBasket) produced 14 points and 8 boards for Montenegro. Badu Buck (196-SG-99) notched 17 points for Germany.
Turkey - Russia 90-77 Turkey toppled Russia for 2-0 record in Group A. Ragip Atar (210-C-99) delivered 16 points in the victory. Russia posted a 24:21 lead after ten minutes. Turkey erased the deficit in the second frame. They ensured a 44:42 halftime lead. Turkey went on a strong 25:11 run in the fourth term to ice the win. Muhaymin Mustafa (196-SG-99) provided 17 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Alexander Shashkov (206-C-00) netted 13 points for Russia.
Group B
Spain - Ukraine 84-72 OT Spain survived a tough challenge from Ukraine to claim an overtime victory. Sergi Martinez (203-PF-99) scored 20 points to lead the winners to the second straight success in Group B. Spain posted a 40:33 halftime lead. But Ukraine used a 14:4 third quarter run to surge ahead. Spain picked up the tempo in the fourth period. They sank 23 points in the fourth term to force overtime. Spain ignited a 17:5 rally in the extra period to seal the win. Miguel Gonzalez chipped in 14 points for the winners. Yusuf Sanon (190-G-99) responded with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Ukraine.
Italy - Serbia 46-63 Serbia bounced back from the losing start in Group B as they edged Italy today. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds to lead the Balkan team. Italy dominated in the first half. They posted a 35:26 halftime advantage. But Serbia used an 18:7 run in the third quarter to gain a 2-point lead. Serbia finished off their opponents with a 19:4 rally in the final period. Nikola Miskovic had 11 points in the victory. Michele Ebeling (205-PF-99) replied with 15 points for Italy.
Group C
Lithuania - Slovenia 75-57 Lithuania defeated Slovenia for the first win at the tournament. Arnas Velicka (192-PG-99) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the victory. Slovenia used a 21:8 run in the second term to take a 38:30 halftime advantage. But Lithuania went on a furious 45:19 second half run to secure the victory. Grantas Vasiliauskas (204-PF-99) had 14 points for the Baltic state. Nejc Klavzar (183-PG-99) answered with 13 points for Slovenia.
Greece - Finland 81-78 Greece held off Finland to gain the second straight win in Group C. Georgios Kalaitzakis (198-PG-99) dropped 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece accounted for a 46:30 halftime advantage. Finland though pulled within just 6 points at the final intermission. Finland sank 26 points in the fourth frame to stop just short of victory at the end. Dimitrios Moraitis (194-PG-99) delivered 14 points in the win. Andre Gustavson (190-SG-99) led all scorers with 27 points for Finland.
Group D
Bosnia - Slovakia 73-68 Bosnia earned the second consecutive win in Bratislava. They held off the hosts for 2-0 record in Group D. Sani Campara (190-G-99) was pivotal with 20 points for the winners. Bosnia secured a 36:31 halftime advantage. They kept Slovakia at distance throughout the second half to rally to the win. Emir Cerkezovic (196-SF-99) notched 15 points and 9 boards in the victory. David Javorsky (197-SF-99) replied with 23 points for Slovakia.
Latvia - France 49-93 France fired past Latvia to ensure the first win in Group D. Babacar Niasse (194-G/F-00) netted 14 points for the winners. les Bleues secured a 45:22 halftime lead. France unleashed 48 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Sofiane Briki (193-G-99) had 12 points for the winners. Anrijs Miska (203-F-00) replied with 10 points for Latvia.
Recap of Day 1 in Slovakia - Jul 29, 2017
Group A
Russia - Montenegro 81-71 Russia outgunned Montenegro for the first win in Slovakia. Aleksandr Ershov (196-SG-00, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) posted 15 points in the victory. Russia accumulated a 45:34 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half to race to the victory. Dmitrii Khaldeev (207-C-99) had 14 points and 9 boards in the win. Marko Simonovic (210-C-99) replied with 27 points and 9 boards for Montenegro.
Germany - Turkey 61-70 Turkey beat Germany in the opener. Yigitcan Saybir (201-F-99) delivered 17 points to lead the effort. Turkey accounted for a 26:19 lead after the opening frame. Germany held Turkey to just 7 points in the second quarter to level things up at 33. Turkey went on a 24:14 run in the final quarter to seal the win. Erkin Senel (191-G/F-99) produced 16 points in the victory. Hendrik Drescher (205-C/F-00) and Jonas Mattisseck (193-PG-00) had 11 points each for Germany.
Group B
Serbia - Spain 70-76 Spain held off Serbia for the first win in Group B. Miguel Gonzalez (201-G/F-99) and Josep Puerto (199-F/G-99) provided 16 points each for the winning side. Serbia ensured a 26:10 run at the first break. But Spain managed to recover. They ignited a 66:44 rally in the second half to ice the win. Osas Ehigitor (207-C-99, agency: BeoBasket) had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Spain. Marko Pecarski delivered 21 points and 8 boards for Serbia.
Ukraine - Italy 52-69 Italy thumped Ukraine for the first win in Slovakia. Emanuele Trapani (188-PG-99) came up with 14 points to lead the Azzurri. Italy secured a 35:26 halftime lead. They held Ukraine to just 26 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Guglielmo Caruso (205-PF-99) chipped in 12 points and 10 boards in the win. Andrii Voinalovych (204-F/C-99) responded with 12 points for Ukraine.
Group C
Slovenia - Greece 67-81 Greece outgunned Slovenia in the opener. The Hellenes went on a furious 50:26 run in the first half to clear off. Slovenia slowed their opponents down in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Dimitrios Moraitis (194-PG-99) tallied 24 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds for Greece. Alfredos Pilavios (194-G-99) netted 16 points in the win. Maksim Gorbachov (192-G-00) replied with 13 points for Slovenia.
Finland - Lithuania 82-62 Finland ensured the opening victory in Slovakia. They bruised Lithuania in Group C. Mikael Jantunen (200-F-00) produced 20 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Finland secured a 37:33 halftime lead. Finland then used a 26:13 run in the fourth term to rally to the victory. Miika Heinonen (193-G-99) tossed in 17 points for the winning side. Lukas Uleckas (197-G/F-99) dropped 14 points for Lithuania.
Group D
Slovakia - Latvia 61-78 Latvia upset Slovakia at the start of the championship. Rainers Hermanovskis (191-G-00) dropped 18 points to lead the charge. Slovakia posted a 19:12 lead after the opening frame. Latvia however bounced back with a 20:7 run in the second term to gain a 32:26 halftime lead. The Baltic team fueled a 19:8 run in the fourth period to ice the win. Davids Atelbauers (182-SG-99) netted 14 points in the victory. Jakub Kadasi (199-SF-99) chipped in 15 points for Slovakia.
France - Bosnia 65-66 Bosnia overcame France in the first game at the championship. Sani Campara (190-G-99) produced 32 points to lead the charge. Bosnia eked out a 34:33 halftime lead. France snatched a 52:51 lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Bosnia held France to just 13 points in the final term and rolled to the victory. Aljosa Jankovic (200-SG-99) had 10 points in the win. Sofiane Briki (193-G-99) provided 13 points for France.
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B Awards 2017 - Aug 9, 2017
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B 1st Team 2017
Ebo
Henry
Alipiev
Samanic
Tass
Best Player: Luka
Samanic (208-PF-00)
of Croatia
Best Guard: Jaydon
Henry (198-G-99)
of England
Best Forward: Luka
Samanic (208-PF-00)
of Croatia
Best Center: Matthias
Tass (208-F/C-99)
of Estonia
Division B. Croatia, Great Britain and Estonia clinch promotion - Aug 6, 2017
FINAL
United Kingdom - Croatia 84-90 OT Croatia gunned Great Britain down in overtime to capture Division B title. Mateo Dreznjak (197-PF-99) came up with 23 points, 6 boards and 4 assists for the winners. Great Britain stayed in front throughout the first half. They established a 44:31 halftime lead. But Croatia turned things around in the second half and eventually forced overtime. Croatia sank 17 points in the extra period to secure the trophy. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) netted 21 points for Croatia. Oluwasesan Russell (188-G-99) had 20 points for Great Britain. Romario Spence (201-F-99) had 17 points and 14 boards in the loss.
3-4 Place
Estonia - Israel 90-71 Estonia earned Division A promotion. They knocked down Israel in the consolation final in Tallinn today. Kristian Kullamae (194-PG-99) tallied 29 points for the hosts. Estonia accumulated a 46:36 halftime advantage. They followed with a 30:16 run in the third term to clear off for good. Hugo Erkmaa (194-PG-99) produced 18 points for the Baltic team. Yair Kravits (193-SG-99) and Amit Ebo (182-PG-99) delivered 15 points each for Israel.
5-6 Place
Poland - Holland 76-68 Poland overcame Netherlands to clinch the fifth position. Dominik Wilczek (193-G/F-99) was responsible for 12 points in the win. Netherlands accumulated a 35:32 halftime lead. Poland however went on a 44:33 run in the second half to ice the win. Kacper Makowski (193-F-99) had 11 points in the victory. Calvin Poulina (202-F/C-99) chipped in 13 points for Netherlands.
7-8 Place
Bulgaria - Denmark 76-51 Bulgaria held off Denmark to finish 7th. Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99) recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Bulgaria registered a 32:26 halftime advantage. They fueled a massive 44:25 run in the second half to secure the winning outcome. Krastan Krastanov (204-C-99) and Tsvetomir Chernokozhev (206-C-00) chipped in 13 points each for Bulgaria. Tomas Bjarkason (205-F/C-99) responded with 12 points for Denmark.
9-10 Place
Belgium - Iceland 87-78 Belgium prevailed against Iceland to finish the campaign on a winning note. Thomas Van Ounsem (206-F/C-99) produced 20 points for the winners. Belgium ensured a 27:16 lead after the opening frame. But Iceland erased the deficit to eke out a 40:39 halftime lead. Belgium unloaded 48 points in the second half to rally to the win. Vincent Peeters (199-SF-99) had 19 points for the winning side. Gabriel Moller (182-PG-99) netted 22 points for Iceland.
11-12 Place
Hungary - Portugal 65-71 Portugal finished 11th at the championship. They beat Hungary in the final day. Vladyslav Voytso (200-PF-99) stepped up with 17 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Hungary claimed a 30:27 halftime lead. But Portugal responded with a 23:13 run in the third term to spur ahead. They maintained the lead throughout the final term and raced to the win. Pedro Lanca (184-PG-99) and Neemias Queta (208-C-99) had 13 points each for the winners. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) answered with 21 points for Hungary.
13-14 Place
Czech Republic - Sweden 84-60 Czech Republic fired past Sweden today. Jakub Slavik (200-F-99) delivered 13 points to lead the winning side. Czech Republic accounted for a 35:20 halftime lead. They unloaded 49 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Radek Farsky (193-G-99) tossed in 12 points in the win. Beni Fungula (190-G-99) and Amin El Amrani (180-G-00) posted 11 points each for Sweden.
15-16 Place
Romania - FYR Macedonia 74-61 Romania outscored FYR Macedonia in the clash for the 15th place. Antonio Nasturescu (189-SG-99) had 16 points in the victory. Romania led by two points at the interval 34:32. They sank 40 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Dimitri Georgiadis (202-F-99) and Botond Solyom (195-SG-99) produced 11 points each in the win. Pavle Mihajloski (195-SF-99) replied with 16 points for FYR Macedonia.
17-18 Place
Georgia - Austria 82-86 Austria finished the tournament on a high note. They nipped Georgia in the classification round. Jonas John (185-SG-99) provided 17 points in the victory. Austria accumulated a 49:43 halftime lead. Austria kept Georgia at distance in the second half and raced to the victory. Luka Brajkovic (206-F/C-99) and Nico Kaltenbrunner (192-SF-00) tallied 16 points apiece in the win. Otar Pertaia (180-PG-00) and Nikoloz Metskhvarishvili (200-PF-99) replied with 19 points each for Georgia.
19-20 Place
Switzerland - Belarus 98-88 Eric Koludrovic (194-F-99) tallied 25 points to lead Switzerland past Belarus. Switzerland eked out a 53:52 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 8-point mark. They unloaded 25 points in the final quarter to cruise to the victory. Brandon Brivio (196-SF-00) had 16 points for the winners. Yauhen Massalski (207-F-99) chipped in 16 points for Belarus.
21-22 Place
Azerbaijan - Albania 56-69 Albania toppled Azerbaijan in the game for the 21st position. Nikolla Haruni (200-PF-99) and Huljo Berati (192-G/F-00) sank 17 points each for the winning side. Albania registered a 32:20 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Eldi Hysa (192-G-99) had 13 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists in the victory. Kamran Mammadov (183-PG-00) banked in 19 points for Azerbaijan.
23-24 Place
Luxembourg - Ireland 72-63 Luxembourg held off Ireland to end up in the 23rd position. Ben Kovac (195-SG-00) notched 20 points and 15 rebounds in the win. Luxembourg accumulated a 37:31 halftime lead. Ireland pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. Luxembourg replied with a 21:14 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Lou Demuth (212-C-00) had 18 points for the winners. Sean Jenkins (185-G-99) had 17 points for Ireland.
Division B. Croatia and Great Britain advance into Final - Aug 5, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Croatia - Israel 75-69 Croatia clinched Division A promotion. They fired past Israel to advance into Division B Final in Tallinn. Antonio Jordano (191-PG-99, agency: XL Basketball Agency) netted 17 points to lead the winners. Israel eked out an 18:17 lead after ten minutes. But Croatia sank 27 points in the second term to take a 44:34 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 11-point mark. Israel poured in 23 points in the final frame but could not avoid the loss. Toni Nakic (203-G/F-99, agency: BeoBasket) netted 13 points for the winners. Tomer Levinson (206-F/C-00) responded with 24 points and 11 rebounds for Israel.
United Kingdom - Estonia 75-61 Great Britain clinched Division A birth. They outgunned Estonia in Division B semifinal clash. Romario Spence (201-F-99) provided 18 points and 19 rebounds in the win. Great Britain ensured a 40:31 halftime lead. They sank 21 points in the fourth quarter to rally to the crucial victory at the end. Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (204-F-99) produced 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Matthias Tass (208-F/C-99) responded with 21 points and 10 rebounds for Estonia.
Division B. Great Britain, Estonia, Croatia and Israel reach semis - Aug 4, 2017
Quarterfinals
United Kingdom - Bulgaria 76-73 Great Britain knocked down Bulgaria to enter the semifinal stage in Tallinn. Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (204-F-99) came up with 21 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Great Britain accumulated a 41:31 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 13-point mark at the final break. Bulgaria cut the distance in the fourth frame to ice the win. Jaydon Henry (198-G-99) netted 13 points and 9 boards for the winning side. Ivaylo Tonev (198-F/G-99) topscored with 23 points for Bulgaria.
Estonia - Poland 68-63 Estonia remained in the title race in Tallinn. They topped Poland in the quarterfinal clash. Kristian Kullamae (194-PG-99) posted 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Estonia recorded a 40:33 halftime lead. They kept Poland at bay throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Hugo Erkmaa (194-PG-99) had 15 points in the win. Dominik Wilczek (193-G/F-99) and Adrian Bogucki (213-F/C-99) answered with 10 points each for Poland.
Croatia - Holland 65-54 Croatia topped Netherlands to secure the semifinal birth. Domagoj Saric (193-PG-99) provided 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Croatia eked out a 27:26 halftime lead. They held Netherlands to just 7 points in the third term to boost the gap at 10-point mark. They sank 22 points in the fourth term to rally to the victory. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) netted 13 points in the win. Gijsbertus Van Schaik replied with 17 points for Netherlands.
Israel - Denmark 78-55 Israel cruised past Denmark to advance into the semifinal stage. Tomer Levinson (206-F/C-00) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Israel piled up a comfortable 41:24 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 25-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back. Amit Ebo (182-PG-99) produced 15 points for the winners. Morten Bulow (200-PF-99) answered with 8 points and 10 rebounds for Denmark.
Division B. Quarterfinals are set in Tallinn - Aug 2, 2017
Group A
United Kingdom - Albania 100-43 Great Britain finished on top of Group A. They rolled past Albania for 4-1 record. Nathan Robinson (188-G-00) delivered 18 points in the victory. Great Britain claimed a 48:25 halftime advantage. They went on a 29:6 run in the third term to build unassailable lead. Jaydon Henry (198-G-99) connected for 16 points in the win. Huljo Berati (192-G/F-00) answered with 14 points for Albania.
Holland - Luxembourg 96-61 Netherlands cruised past Luxembourg for the fourth win in Group A. Yarick Brussen (208-C-00) had 15 points in the victory. The Dutch team opened a 48:25 halftime lead. They did not look back afterwards cruising to the win. Calvin Poulina (202-F/C-99) netted 14 points for the winners. Ben Kovac (195-SG-00) replied with 22 points for Luxembourg.
Sweden - Czech Republic 61-84 Czech Republic finished the preliminary round with victory. They outscored Sweden for 3-2 record in Group A. Vit Krejci (193-PG-00) posted 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Czech Republic accumulated a 47:32 halftime lead. They followed with a 23:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Jakub Slavik (200-F-99) and Kovar Lubos (200-PF-00) had 14 points each for the winners. Erik Persson (190-G-00) responded with 22 points for Sweden.
Group B
Croatia - Belarus 73-67 Croatia registered the fifth straight win in Tallinn. They beat Belarus to finish on top of Group B. Mateo Dreznjak (197-PF-99) provided 16 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Croatia posted a 36:30 halftime advantage. Belarus erupted for 28 points in the third term to spur ahead. But Croatia bounced back with an 18:9 rally in the final period to ice the win. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) netted 15 points in the victory. Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) notched 13 points for Belarus.
Bulgaria - Iceland 77-76 Bulgaria nipped Iceland behind 30-point, 12-rebound effort from Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99). Iceland recorded a comfortable 54:38 halftime lead. But Bulgaria secured a 39:22 second half run to seal the victory. Ivaylo Tonev (198-F/G-99) had 15 points for the winners. Hilmar Petursson (187-G-00) delivered 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Iceland.
Georgia - Hungary 59-66 Hungary defeated Georgia for the second win in Tallinn. Bence Toth (181-PG-00) stepped up with 10 points to lead the effort. Hungary accumulated a 38:23 halftime advantage. They boosted the margin at 16-point mark heading into the fourth term. Georgia cut the deficit in the final stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) netted 9 points for Hungary. Kakha Zhgenti (189-SG-00) topscored with 20 points for Georgia.
Group C
Poland - Austria 66-57 Poland beat Austria to finish second in Group C. Dominik Wilczek (193-G/F-99) and Kacper Makowski (193-F-99) produced 17 points to lead the effort. Poland jumped to a 24:13 lead after ten minutes. Austria pulled within one at the interval 33:32. But Poland quickly responded with a 22:12 rally in the third quarter to clear off for good. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) delivered 14 points in the win. Luka Brajkovic (206-F/C-99) answered with 23 points and 9 boards for Austria.
Portugal - Romania 64-59 Portugal defeated Romania to improve at 3-2 record in Group C. Pedro Lanca (184-PG-99) and Lamine Banora notched 12 points each for the winners. Romania accumulated a 32:28 halftime advantage. But Portugal fueled a 36:27 rally in the second half to seal the win. Henrique Barros (193-F-99) banked in 11 points for the winning side. Antonio Nasturescu (189-SG-99) provided 18 points for Romania.
Israel - Azerbaijan 80-49 Israel coasted past Azerbaijan for the fifth consecutive win in Group C. Tomer Levinson (206-F/C-00) delivered 14 points and 8 boards in the victory. Israel accumulated a comfortable 48:22 halftime advantage. They held Azerbaijan to just 27 points in the second half to rally to the win. Gabriel Chachashvili (206-C-99) and Amit Ebo (182-PG-99) deposited 12 points apiece for the winners. Mert Ilhan (180-PG-99) responded with 22 points for Azerbaijan.
Group D
Belgium - Switzerland 84-50 Belgium knocked down Switzerland to earn the third position in Group D. Vincent Peeters (199-SF-99) tallied 22 points for the winners. Belgium ensured a 43:24 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half and raced to the victory. Noel Coleman (185-PG-00) tossed in 12 points for the winners. Selim Fofana (190-PG-99) netted 11 points for Switzerland.
Denmark - Ireland 84-63 Denmark dropped Ireland for the third win in Group D. Marcus Sampson (201-PF-99) stepped up with 17 points to pace the winners. Ireland enjoyed a 16:8 lead after ten minutes. But Denmark unleashed 32 points in the second quarter to take a 40:29 halftime lead. They added 44 points in the second half to march to the win. Tomas Bjarkason (205-F/C-99) and Morten Bulow (200-PF-99) provided 12 points apiece in the victory. Sean Jenkins (185-G-99) replied with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Ireland.
Estonia - FYR Macedonia 76-58 Estonia remained undefeated at the championship. They toppled FYR Macedonia for the fifth straight win in Group D. Henri Drell (200-SF-00) stepped up with 13 points to lead well-balanced effort from the hosts. Estonia accumulated a 40:29 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 19-point mark at the final intermission and cruised to the victory. Karl Karpin (206-C-00) had 12 points for Estonia. Martin Trsunov (175-PG-99) delivered 13 points for FYR Macedonia.
Division B. Day 4 in Tallinn - Aug 1, 2017
Group A
Sweden - Holland 80-88 Netherlands improved at 3-1 record on top of Group A. They beat Sweden behind 22 points from Maik Bouwer (197-SF-99). Netherlands registered a 38:29 halftime lead. Netherlands unloaded 32 points in the fourth term to seal the victory. Calvin Poulina (202-F/C-99) and Boyd Van Der Vuurst (188-PG-99) had 17 points each in the win. Felix Lemetti (185-PG-99) responded with 19 points for Sweden.
Czech Republic - Albania 88-52 Czech Republic outgunned Albania to improve at 2-2 record in Group A. Radek Farsky (193-G-99) posted 16 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic used a 25:11 run in the second term to take a comfortable 43:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 45:25 second half run to seal the win. Jakub Slavik (200-F-99) and Stepan Borovka (193-PG-00) netted 11 points each in the victory. Odri Dedolli (192-SG-99) answered with 15 points for Albania.
Group B
Georgia - Bulgaria 62-83 Bulgaria defeated Georgia as Ivaylo Tonev (198-F/G-99) scored 21 points. Bulgaria claimed a 43:28 halftime advantage. Bulgaria sank 25 points in the fourth period to secure the win. Krastan Krastanov (204-C-99) had 14 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Nika Chechelashvili (196-F-99) tossed in 17 points for Georgia.
Iceland - Croatia 45-75 Croatia outgunned Iceland for the fourth consecutive win in Group B. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) provided 19 points in the win. Croatia grabbed a 36:17 halftime lead. Croatia added 39 points in the second half to ease to the win. Toni Nakic (203-G/F-99, agency: BeoBasket) had 12 points in the victory. Sigvaldi Eggertsson (197-F-00) replied with 13 points for Iceland.
Hungary - Belarus 91-85 Hungary toppled Belarus for the first win in Group B. Adam Somogyi (193-PG-00) produced 19 points and 9 assists in the win. Belarus sank 30 points in the opening quarter to take a 9-point lead. Hungary however responded with a 27:6 rally in the second term to ensure a 48:36 halftime lead. Belarus unloaded 49 points in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) had 18 points in the victory. Yauhen Massalski (207-F-99) tossed in 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Belarus.
Group C
Poland - Portugal 73-64 Poland held off Portugal to improve at 3-1 record in Group C. Adrian Bogucki (213-F/C-99) notched 20 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Poland recorded a 43:31 halftime lead. Portugal cut the distance at 6-point mark at the final intermission. But Poland held their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth term to ice the win. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) had 17 points and 8 assists in the victory. Pedro Lanca (184-PG-99) responded with 24 points for Portugal.
Romania - Israel 55-89 Israel cruised past Romania to improve at 4-0 record in Group C. Ofek Malka (180-SG-00) produced 16 points in the win. Israel piled up a 51:31 halftime lead. They never looked back in the second half marching to the win. Tomer Porat (201-PF-99) had 14 points in the victory. Dimitri Georgiadis (202-F-99) and Andrei Diculeschu tossed in 8 points each in the loss.
Austria - Azerbaijan 82-71 Austria posted the first victory in Group C. They outgunned Azerbaijan for 1-3 record. Jonas John provided 19 points in the win. Austria eked out a 41:40 halftime lead. However they went on a 28:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Luka Brajkovic (206-F/C-99) had 17 points in the victory. Mert Ilhan (180-PG-99) posted 31 points and 7 steals for Azerbaijan.
Group D
Belgium - Denmark 59-64 Denmark overcame Belgium to gain the second win in Tallinn. Morten Bulow (200-PF-99) provided 25 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Belgium registered a 31:28 halftime lead. Denmark went on a 36:28 rally in the second half to snatch the victory. Oscar Quackenbush (187-PG-99) had 8 points in the win. Servaas Buysschaert (204-C-99, agency: Court Side) notched 14 points and 12 rebounds for Belgium.
Ireland - Estonia 60-101 Estonia recorded the fourth straight win in Group D. The hosts dominated from start to finish. They recorded a 48:22 halftime advantage. Estonia sank 53 points in the second half to breeze to the victory. Mart Rosenthal (194-G-99) notched 24 points for Estonia. Hugo Erkmaa (194-PG-99) and Sten Saaremael (186-G-99) netted 16 points each in the win. Sean Jenkins (185-G-99) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Ireland.
Switzerland - FYR Macedonia 61-84 FYR Macedonia outgunned Switzerland for 2-2 record in Group D. Damjan Krstevski (193-SG-99) posted 22 points and 14 rebounds in the win. FYR Macedonia posted a 40:34 halftime lead. They followed with a 44:27 rally in the second half to march to the win. Luka Stojanovski (189-G-00) netted 18 points in the victory. Selim Fofana (190-PG-99) topscored with 14 points for Switzerland.
Division B. Day 3 in Tallinn - Jul 30, 2017
Group A
United Kingdom - Sweden 67-69 Sweden sneaked past Great Britain to remain undefeated in Group A. Erik Persson (190-G-00) delivered 25 points and 7 rebounds for the Scandinavian side. Great Britain and Sweden were tied at 28 heading into the second half. Great Britain secured a one-point lead before the fourth quarter but Sweden sank 20 points in the final period and got away with a narrow win. Felix Lemetti tossed in 14 points and issued 8 assists in the victory. Caleb Fuller (198-G/F-99) answered with 11 points for Great Britain.
Albania - Luxembourg 69-72 Luxembourg narrowly defeated Albania for the first win in Group A. Ben Kovac (195-SG-00) posted 35 points and 16 rebounds in the win. Luxembourg went on a 24:9 run in the second term to take a 10-point halftime lead. Albania cut the distance in the second half but came up short of victory at the end. Julien Lessel (188-SG-99) notched 16 points and 9 boards in the win. Nikolla Haruni (200-PF-99) delivered 27 points and 11 rebounds for Albania.
Holland - Czech Republic 67-52 Netherlands improved at 2-1 record in Group A following a comfortable win over Czech Republic. Calvin Poulina (202-F/C-99) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds for the Dutch team. Czech Republic eked out a 16:15 lead after ten minutes. But Netherlands went on a furious 39:17 rally in the next two periods to spur ahead. Netherlands protected the advantage throughout the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Boyd Van Der Vuurst (188-PG-99) and Maik Bouwer (197-SF-99) had 11 points each for the winners. Vit Krejci (193-PG-00) replied with 12 points for Czech Republic.
Group B
Belarus - Iceland 71-78 Iceland beat Belarus to stay perfect in Group B. Hilmar Henningsson (194-G-00) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Iceland recorded a 39:29 halftime advantage. Belarus dropped 25 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Hilmar Petursson (187-G-00) knocked down 15 points and issued 7 assists in the win. David Odiah (195-G/F-00) responded with 19 points for Belarus.
Croatia - Georgia 62-49 Croatia kept on winning in Slovakia. They held off Georgia for the third straight win in Group B. Antonio Jordano (191-PG-99, agency: XL Basketball Agency) stepped up with 16 points for the winners. Croatia recorded a 41:26 halftime advantage. They held Georgia to just 23 points in the second half to rally to the win. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) notched 12 points and 9 boards for Croatia. Nika Chechelashvili (196-F-99) netted 16 points for Georgia.
Bulgaria - Hungary 84-78 Bulgaria held off Hungary to snap two-game losing skid in Group B. Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99) posted 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Bulgaria. Hungary enjoyed a 48:44 halftime lead. Bulgaria went on a 22:11 run in the third term to take the lead. They protected the advantage throughout the fourth stanza and rolled to the win. Krastan Krastanov (204-C-99) had 19 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. Balasz Ratvay tossed in 20 points for Hungary.
Group C
Israel - Poland 88-85 OT Israel topped Poland in overtime to gain the third straight win in Group C. Ofek Malka (180-SG-00) notched 19 points in the win. Israel and Poland were tied at 46 at the interval. Israel pulled ahead for a 2-point lead at the third break. But Poland held their opponents to just 14 points in the fourth term and forced overtime. Israel then went on an 8:5 run in the extra period to snatch the victory. Tomer Levinson had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Israel. Dominik Wilczek (193-G/F-99) netted 29 points for Poland.
Portugal - Austria 87-65 Portugal outscored Austria to take the second win in Group C. Henrique Barros and Pedro Lanca tallied 13 points each for the winners. Portugal ensured a 44:37 halftime lead. They held Austria to just 28 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Gustavo Texeira netted 11 points in the victory. Luka Brajkovic responded with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Austria.
Azerbaijan - Romania 50-68 Romania outgunned Azerbaijan to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Dimitri Georgiadis secured 15 points to pace the winners. Azerbaijan snatched a narrow 33:32 halftime lead. But Romania ignited a 36:17 run in the second half to seal the win. Tudor Fometescu had 11 points in the victory. Kamran Mammadov (183-PG-00) answered with 22 points for Azerbaijan.
Group D
Estonia - Belgium 70-68 Estonia held off Belgium for the third straight win in Tallinn. They topped Belgium for 3-0 record in Group D. Kristian Kullamae (194-PG-99) recorded 18 points in the win. Estonia claimed a 40:24 halftime lead. Belgium took over in the second half. They pulled within striking distance late in regulation but could not overcome the deficit and had to yield at the end. Matthias Tass (208-F/C-99) netted 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win. Vrenz Bleijnbergh tossed in 21 points for Belgium.
FYR Macedonia - Ireland 73-55 FYR Macedonia opened win count at the tournament. They bruised Ireland for 1-2 record in Group D. Martin Trsunov (175-PG-99) stepped up with 19 points to lead the effort. FYR Macedonia ensured a comfortable 37:26 halftime advantage. They went on a 21:11 run in the fourth period to secure the victory. Luka Stojanovski (189-G-00) tallied 18 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds for FYR Macedonia. Sean Jenkins (185-G-99) produced 24 points for Ireland.
Denmark - Switzerland 53-54 Switzerland registered the second win in Tallinn. They nipped Denmark in Group D action. Eric Koludrovic (194-F-99) notched 13 points for the winners. Denmark registered a 32:31 halftime advantage. They extended the lead at 3-point mark heading into the final term. But the Swiss juniors held their counterparts to just 7 points in the fourth quarter and pulled away with a narrow victory. Selim Fofana (190-PG-99) posted 11 points in the win. Aleksandar Nedic (193-SF-99) responded with 14 points for Denmark.
Division B. Day 2 in Tallinn - Jul 29, 2017
Group A
Sweden - Albania 84-61 Sweden coasted past Albania for the second consecutive win. Beni Fungula (190-G-99) accounted for 17 points for the Scandinavian team. Sweden ensured a 42:31 halftime advantage. They ignited a 25:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Felix Lemetti (185-PG-99) dropped 16 points in the victory. Odri Dedolli (192-SG-99) answered with 19 points for Albania.
Holland - United Kingdom 76-87 Great Britain clinched the second straight win in Group A. They outgunned Netherlands today. Jaydon Henry (198-G-99) provided 17 points in the victory. Great Britain accumulated a 45:28 halftime advantage. They stretched the margin at 22-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the win. Oluwasesan Russell (188-G-99) had 12 points and 9 assists for the winners. Calvin Poulina (202-F/C-99) deposited 17 points for Netherlands.
Group B
Georgia - Belarus 63-97 Belarus coasted past Georgia for the second win in a row in Tallinn. David Odiah (195-G/F-00) accounted for 22 points for the winners. Belarus unloaded 55 points in the first half to secure a 23-point halftime advantage. Belarus drained 42 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) chipped in 20 points in the victory. Nika Chechelashvili (196-F-99) provided 16 points for Georgia.
Hungary - Iceland 72-74 Iceland snatched a narrow win over Hungary to improve at 2-0 record in Group B ladder. Sigvaldi Eggersson tallied 18 points for the winning side. Iceland eked out a 35:34 halftime advantage. They went on an 18:17 run in the fourth term to secure a narrow victory. Hilmar Henningsson (194-G-00) and Arnor Sveinsson (195-SG-00) scored 10 points each in the win. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) topscored with 20 points for Hungary.
Bulgaria - Croatia 61-67 Croatia edged Bulgaria to gain 2-0 record in Group B. Domagoj Saric (193-PG-99) delivered 14 points in the victory. Croatia accumulated a 37:26 halftime advantage. Bulgaria narrowed the deficit in the third term. They pulled within five points at the final intermission. Croatia held Bulgaria to only 15 points in the fourth term and marched to the win. Antonio Jordano (191-PG-99, agency: XL Basketball Agency) tossed in 12 points in the victory. Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99) produced 15 points for Bulgaria.
Group C
Poland - Azerbaijan 73-47 Poland coasted past Azerbaijan for the second straight win in Tallinn. They accumulated a 34:10 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Adrian Bogucki (213-F/C-99) accounted for 11 points and 16 rebounds in the win. Karol Nowakowski (199-PF-99) had 9 points for Poland. Kamran Mammadov (183-PG-00) notched 17 points for Azerbaijan.
Austria - Romania 53-71 Romania held off Austria for 1-1 record in Group C. Dimitri Georgiadis (202-F-99) produced 18 points in the win. Romania established a 36:32 halftime lead. They held Austria to only 21 points in the second half to roll to the victory. Tudor Fometescu (190-SG-99) had 13 points for the winning side. Luka Brajkovic (206-F/C-99) and Simon Kasparet (190-SF-99) delivered 9 points each for Austria.
Portugal - Israel 64-70 Israel defeated Portugal to gain 2-0 record in Group C. Noam Avivi (201-SF-99) had 15 points to lead the charge. Portugal enjoyed a 21:15 lead after the starting period. But Israel went on a 19:8 run in the second term to open a 34:29 halftime lead. They protected it throughout the second half and marched to the win. Amit Ebo (182-PG-99) tossed in 12 points for Israel. Paulo Caldeira (190-SG-99) had 14 points for Portugal.
Group D
Belgium - FYR Macedonia 85-65 Belgium prevailed against FYR Macedonia for the second consecutive win in Group D. Noel Coleman (185-PG-00) provided 21 points in the victory. Belgium jumped to a 22:12 lead at the first break. They unloaded 46 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Vincent Peeters (199-SF-99) and Giuliano Neri (193-SG-99) posted 14 points apiece in the victory. Valjmir Kakruki (202-C-00) replied with 12 points for FYR Macedonia.
Switzerland - Ireland 72-56 Switzerland held off Ireland for the first victory in Group D. Laurent Zoccoletti (201-SF-99) notched 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Swiss side. Switzerland registered a 38:19 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 21-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Selim Fofana (190-PG-99) had 19 points in the victory. Oisin O'Reilly (188-G-99) knocked down 21 points for Ireland.
Denmark - Estonia 50-82 Estonia eased past Denmark to stay perfect in Group D. Matthias Tass (208-F/C-99) and Robin Kivi scored 14 points each for the hosts. Estonia grabbed a 44:24 halftime advantage. They followed with a 38:26 run in the second half to seal the win. Kristian Kullamae (194-PG-99) netted 11 points in the victory. Tomas Bjarkason (205-F/C-99) was responsible for 12 points in the loss.
Division B. Day 1 in Tallinn - Jul 28, 2017
Group A
Luxembourg - Sweden 69-85 Sweden overcame Luxembourg in the opener. Felix Lemetti (185-PG-99) provided 20 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds to pace the Scandinavian team. Sweden registered a 25:5 lead after ten minutes. They protected it throughout the reminder of the contest and rolled to the win. Oliver Gehrke (200-F-00) had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Sweden. Ben Kovac (195-SG-00) chipped in 27 points and 11 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Albania - Holland 55-110 Netherlands fired past Albania to open win count at the championship. Stan Van Den Elzen (195-SF-00) and Gijsbertus Van Schaik posted 19 points each for the winners. Netherlands recorded a 63:25 halftime lead. They kept Albania at bay throughout the second half and eased to the win. Ruben De Graaf (203-PF-99) delivered 15 points for the winners. Edison Reshketa (193-SF-99) netted 9 points for Albania.
United Kingdom - Czech Republic 84-55 Great Britain overcame Czech Republic in the opener. Caleb Fuller (198-G/F-99) posted 17 points to lead the winners. Great Britain accounted for a 49:26 halftime lead. They went on a 22:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Jaydon Henry (198-G-99) had 12 points in the win. Marek Welsch (180-G-99) and Michal Svoboda (190-F-99) dropped 10 points each for Czech Republic.
Group B
Iceland - Georgia 92-79 Iceland breezed past Georgia to record the first win in Tallinn. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Arnor Sveinsson (195-SG-00) accounted for 19 points in the victory. Iceland posted a 48:36 halftime lead. They sank 26 points in the final quarter to ice the win. Hilmar Henningsson (194-G-00) and Sigvaldi Eggertsson (197-F-00) tossed in 14 points each for Iceland. Otar Pertaia (180-PG-00) had 21 points for Georgia.
Belarus - Bulgaria 90-75 Belarus held off Bulgaria in the opening game. Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) notched 20 points and 8 boards for the winners. Belarus sank 49 points in the first period to take a 10-point lead. Belarus used a 24:14 run in the final quarter to finish off their opponents. David Odiah (195-G/F-00) claimed 19 points in the win. Ivaylo Tonev (198-F/G-99) banked in 19 points for Bulgaria.
Croatia - Hungary 82-50 Croatia eased past Hungary in Group B action. Ivan Vrgoc (203-PF-99) delivered 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Croatia ensured a 25:8 lead ten minutes. They ignited a 38:22 second half run to secure the winning outcome. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) provided 14 points in the victory. Jozsef Katona (188-PG-99) answered with 12 points for Hungary.
Group C
Azerbaijan - Portugal 45-75 Portugal coasted past Azerbaijan behind 16 points from Henrique Barros (193-F-99). Portugal piled up a 37:21 halftime lead. They followed with a 38:24 second half run to secure the winning outcome. Paulo Caldeira (190-SG-99) chipped in 14 points in the victory. Kamran Mammadov (183-PG-00) chipped in 11 points for Azerbaijan.
Israel - Austria 85-80 Israel beat Austria to take 1-0 record in Group C. Amit Ebo (182-PG-99) stepped up with 20 points to lead the winners. Israel posted a 26:15 lead after the first term. Austria pulled as close as four points before the final stanza. But Israel unloaded 24 points in the fourth quarter and got away with the win. Tomer Levinson (206-F/C-00) accounted for 12 points for Israel. Jakob Skutta (188-PG-99) led all scorers with 23 points.
Romania - Poland 58-77 Poland dropped Romania for the opening victory at the tournament. Dominik Wilczek (193-G/F-99) tossed in 16 points and pulled down 8 boards for the winning side. Poland rallied to a 39:26 halftime advantage. They kept Romania at safe distance throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Kacper Makowski (193-F-99) netted 15 points for Poland. Antonio Nasturescu (189-SG-99) deposited 17 points for Romania.
Group D
FYR Macedonia - Denmark 88-92 Denmark outlasted FYR Macedonia to open win count in Estonia. Andreas Gramstrup (192-SG-99) produced 18 points and 8 assists for the Scandinavian team. Denmark unloaded 53 points in the first half to secure a 15-point lead. FYR Macedonia responded with a 32:16 run in the third term to pull ahead. But Denmark found the way to bounce back as they stole a narrow victory. Emil Freese and Morten Bulow (200-PF-99) accounted for 12 points apiece in the win. Damjan Krstevski (193-SG-99) came up with 23 points and 10 rebounds for FYR Macedonia.
Ireland - Belgium 58-69 Belgium prevailed against Ireland at the start of the campaign. Servaas Buysschaert (204-C-99, agency: Court Side) had 12 points and 20 rebounds for the winning team. Belgium recorded a 24:9 lead after ten minutes. Ireland pulled within 4 points at the big break 30:34. But Belgium used a 20:12 run in the third quarter and cleared off for good. Giuliano Neri and Lenny Coppens (195-F-99) had 12 points each in the win. Sean Jenkins (185-G-99) banked in 20 points and 12 rebounds for Ireland.
Estonia - Switzerland 94-55 Estonia fired past Switzerland en route to the opening win in Tallinn. The hosts went on a furious 50:24 rally in the second half to secure the victory. Henri Drell (200-SF-00) posted 20 points for Estonia. Hendrik Eelmae (197-F/G-00) notched 14 points for the winning side. Laurent Zoccoletti (201-SF-99) replied with 12 points for Switzerland.
Division C. Norway celebrate title in Nicosia - Jul 9, 2017
FINAL
Norway - Cyprus 84-53 Norway celebrated Gold medals in Nicosia. They rolled past hosting Cyprus in the title game tonight. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) produced 19 points for the winners. Norway accounted for a 38:28 halftime lead. The Scandinavian youngsters went on a 22:15 run in the third term to clear off. They finished the game on a 24:10 run to grab the trophy. Ulrik Stranger-Johannessen (188-PG-99) delivered 15 points for the champions. Polys Iliadis (183-SG-00) responded with 15 points for Cyprus. Avgoustinos Solfroniou had 14 points and 11 boards in the loss.
3-4 Place
Moldova - Malta 61-68 Kurt Cassar (209-C-99) tallied 31 points and 20 rebounds to pace Malta past Moldova in the consolation final. Malta snatched a 21:18 lead after the first term. Moldova grabbed a 33:32 halftime advantage. But Malta quickly regained the lead. They spurred ahead to ensure a 48:45 advantage at the final intermission. Malta sank 20 points in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Nicholas Formosa (173-PG-00) provided 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Vadim Bicicov (200-C-99) and Victor Legoshin responded with 20 points each for Moldova.
5-6 Place
Kosovo - Armenia 74-52 Kosovo wrapped up their campaign with a comfortable win over Armenia. Dardan Kapiti (206-F/C-00) and Gazzali Makasqi (188-PG-00) nailed 15 points each to pace the winners. Kosovo dominated from start to finish. They accumulated a 45:26 halftime lead. Kosovo held their opponents to 26 points in the second half and raced to the win. Atik Koshi (189-G-99) chipped in 12 points in the victory. Georgi Shakhnazarov (194-SF-01) responded with 18 points for Armenia.
7-8 Place
Gibraltar - San Marino 59-74 San Marino claimed the 7th position at the tournament. They topped Gibraltar on the final day of action. Giovanni Ugolini (182-F-99) produced 23 points for the winners. San Marino ensured a 30:27 halftime lead. They extended the lead at 5-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. San Marino dropped 26 points in the final stanza to seal the win. Giacomo Pasolini (183-G-99) provided 19 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Alejandro Garcia (186-G-01) responded with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Gibraltar.
Division C. Cyprus and Norway enter Final in Nicosia - Jul 8, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Malta - Cyprus 64-67 Cyprus held off Malta to enter Final in Nicosia. Michalis Motitis (192-SG-99) provided 17 points to lead the hosts. Cyprus eked out a 30:28 halftime lead. The home side extended the lead at 4-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Malta sank 20 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Rafail Papaioannou (194-C-00) tallied 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Kurt Cassar (209-C-99) responded with 36 points and 31 rebounds for Malta.
Norway - Moldova 108-49 Norway crushed Moldova in the semifinal battle. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) provided 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge. Norway used a strong 41:7 run in the first period to clear off. Norway then followed with a 55:21 second half run to ice the victory. Tobias Rotegard (195-F/G-00) and Christian Toefte (188-SG-99) accounted for 12 points each for the winning side. Victor Legosin (200-F-00) responded with 29 points and 10 boards for Moldova.
Division C. Semifinals are set in Nicosia - Jul 6, 2017
Group A
Cyprus - Kosovo 81-60 Cyprus cruised past Kosovo to secure the second position in Group A. Avgoustinos Sofroniou (194-SF-99) came up with 18 points and 16 rebounds to pace the hosts. Cyprus piled up a 51:40 halftime lead. They held off Kosovo to just 20 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Polys Iliadis (183-SG-00) had 19 points in the victory. Dino Herc (190-G-99) and Dardan Kapiti (206-F/C-00) responded with 17 points each for Kosovo.
Norway - Armenia 76-52 Norway recorded the third consecutive victory in Nicosia. They held off Armenia to finish preliminary round undefeated. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) posted 17 points and 9 boards for the winners. Norway established a 43:24 halftime lead. They followed with an 18:9 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Johan Flaa (183-SG-99) produced 10 points for the winners. Artyom Pechenjyan (202-PF-00) responded with 15 points and 8 boards for Armenia.
Group B
Moldova - Malta 69-76 Malta outscored Moldova to remain unbeaten in Nicosia. Keith Dimech (178-F-00) provided 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead Malta to the third straight win in Group B. Malta accumulated a 42:31 halftime lead. Moldova narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Nicholas Formosa (173-PG-00) produced 20 points and 10 boards in the win. Victor Legosin (200-F-00) responded with 19 points and 18 boards for Moldova.
San Marino - Gibraltar 76-53 San Marino overcame Gibraltar to secure the first victory in Cyprus. Tommaso Felici (196-F/C-01) chipped in 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the win. Gibraltar eked out a 28:25 halftime lead. But San Marino responded with a 30:8 run in the third term to surge ahead for good. Pietro Ugolini and Giovanni Ugolini (182-F-99) banked in 14 points each for the winners. Sergio Gil (177-PG-99) responded with 17 points for Gibraltar.
Division C. Review of Day 2 in Nicosia - Jul 5, 2017
Group A
Cyprus - Norway 54-69 Norway overcame Cyprus to stay perfect in Nicosia. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) came up with 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Scandinavian team. Norway posted a 31:25 halftime lead. They went on a 20:10 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Nicolas Bieber (181-G-99) tossed in 11 points for the winners. Avgoustinos Sofroniou (194-SF-99) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds for Cyprus.
Kosovo - Armenia 72-54 Kosovo outgunned Armenia to gain the opening victory in Group A. Dino Herc (190-G-99) and Gazzali Makasqi (188-PG-00) stepped up with 12 points each to lead the winners. Kosovo recorded a 32:19 halftime lead. Armenia narrowed the gap at 7 points heading into the fourth term. But Kosovo used a strong 22:12 run in the final period to seal the win. Dardan Kapiti (204-F/C-00) and Deniz Simnica (186-G-00) accounted for 10 points each for the winners. Georgi Podkolzin (200-PG-99) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Armenia.
Group B
Malta - Gibraltar 82-66 Malta overcame Gibraltar for the second win in a row in Nicosia. Kurt Cassar (209-C-99) came up with 31 points and 23 boards for the winners. Gibraltar posted an 18:12 lead ten minutes into the game. Malta denied the deficit in the second term. They eked out a 35:34 halftime lead. Malta burst out with a 26:10 rally in the fourth frame to seal the win. Nicholas Formosa (173-PG-00) delivered 19 points for the winners. Alejandro Garcia (186-G-01) responded with 28 points and 12 rebounds for Gibraltar.
Moldova - San Marino 92-78 Moldova registered the second consecutive victory in Nicosia. They beat San Marino to stay on top of Group B. Victor Legosin (200-F-00) stepped up with 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Moldova recorded a 42:36 halftime lead. They went on a 26:16 rally in the third term to clear off to a 16-point distance. San Marino dropped 26 points in the fourth term but could not avoid the loss. Nicolae Grubii (178-PG-00) had 16 points in the victory. Giovanni Ugolini (182-F-99) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for San Marino.
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