FINAL

Germany - Serbia 93-83
Germany are crowned U18 European champions. They held off Serbia in the title game in Tampere tonight. Germany sank 33 points in the first period to open a 14-point lead. Serbia narrowed the deficit to 6 points at the big break 51-45. But Germany limited their opponents to 13 points in the third term to extend the gap at 9-point mark. They sank 26 points in the final period and got away with the trophy. Christian Anderson (185-PG-2006) came up with 31 points, while Ivan Kharchenkov added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for Germany. Savo Drezgic (193-G-2006) answered with 30 points, while Andrej Kostic (198-G-2006) had 23 points in the loss.

3-4 Place

Slovenia - Israel 84-70
Slovenia earned the Bronze medals. They beat Israel in the consolation final today. Slovenia used a 44-32 second half run to seal the victory. Vit Hrabar delivered 24 points, while Zak Smrekar (201-F/G-2006) added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Slovenia. Ben Saraf (197-PG-2006) tallied 26 points for Israel.

5-6 Place

Lithuania - France 89-99
France earned the fifth place in Tampere. They outscored Lithuania to wrap up their campaign on a winning note. France went on a 28-16 run in the second frame to take an 11-point halftime lead. They sank 44 points in the second half and ran away with the victory. Nolan Traore (193-PG-2006) banked in 29 points and 11 assists for les Bleus. Kasparas Jakucionis (196-G/F-2006) provided 37 points for Lithuania.

7-8 Place

Sweden - Belgium 81-84
Belgium earned the 7th place in Tampere. They toppled Sweden in their final game at the tournament. Sweden stayed dominant in the first half. The Scandinavian team established a 45-38 halftime lead. But Belgium bounced back in the second half and snatched a tough win at the end. Corentin Efono stepped up with 26 points for Belgium. Samuel Obenjo (197-C-2006) netted 21 points for Sweden.

9-10 Place

Italy - Greece 70-68
Italy held off Greece to claim the 9th place. Greece jumped to a 38-31 halftime advantage. But Italy bounced back with a 25-12 rally in the third term to spur ahead. Greece pulled within striking distance in the fourth quarter but came up short at the end. Dame Sarr (198-F/G-2006) tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds for Italy. Panagiotis Pagonis (205-F-2006) finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Greece.

11-12 Place

Latvia - Turkey 66-89
Turkey clinched the 11th position at the tournament as they rallied past Latvia on the final day. Turkey used a 31-13 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Derin Ustun (192-G-2007) came up with 20 points and 10 assists to lead the winners. Latvia answered with 18 points from Kristers Skrinda (200-F-2006).

13-14 Place

Croatia - Spain 71-89
Spain saved the day as they avoided relegation by beating Croatia for the 13th-place finish in Tampere. Croatia led by four points at the first break. But Spain went on a 29-13 rally in the second term to spur ahead. Spain followed with a 22-13 run in the fourth stanza to ice the crucial win. Mario Saint-Supery (194-G/F-2006) provided 20 points and 10 assists for the winners. Toni Torbarina (182-SG-2006) replied with 13 points for Croatia.

15-16 Place

Denmark - Finland 81-94
Finland topped Denmark to earn the 15th position. The hosts eked out a 49-44 halftime lead. They sank 32 points in the third term to clear off for good. Samu Adler (196-G-2007) stepped up with 23 points, while Christian Blomfelt added 17 points for Finland. Marcus Moller (216-F-2006, agency: Blacktop Management) answered with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Denmark.

FINAL

Austria - North Macedonia 88-98
North Macedonia claimed Division B title. They overcame Austria in the Final in Skopje tonight. North Macedonia poured in 57 points in the first half to take a 13-point lead. North Macedonia added 41 points in the second half and marched to the trophy. Nikola Janichikj (195-SF-2007) delivered 30 points, while Stefan Stojkovikj (198-F-2006) added 15 points for the winners. Nico Zeleznik (192-PG-2006) banked in 21 points for Austria.

3-4 Place

Poland - Bulgaria 64-85
Bulgaria clinched Division A berth. They stormed past Poland in the consolation final in Skopje. Bulgaria had their eyes on the prize from the get-go. They ran away to a 55-38 halftime lead. Bulgaria held Poland to just 10 points in the fourth stanza to ice the crucial win. Aleksandar Gavalyugov delivered 20 points and 11 assists to lead the charge. Tymoteusz Sternicki (206-F-2006) answered with 23 points for Poland.

5-6 Place

Montenegro - Switzerland 77-57
Montenegro earned the fifth place in Skopje as they breezed past Switzerland in their last game at the championship. Montenegro recorded a 45-25 halftime lead and cruised to the victory at the end. Marko Radunovic (198-F-2006) scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to pace the Balkan team. Andrin Njock provided 11 points for Switzerland.

7-8 Place

Czech Republic - Portugal 54-88
Portugal knocked down Czech Republic to clinch the 7th position. Portugal dominated from start to finish. They grabbed a 45-30 halftime lead and never looked back on the way to the win. Nathan Noronha (183-PG-2006) chipped in 21 points, while Joao Panzo (193-F-2007) and Yago Carrera (203-C-2006) added 16 points each for Portugal. Mikulas Cank (187-PG-2006) produced 9 points for Czech Republic.

9-10 Place

Norway - Hungary 56-76
Hungary eased past Norway in the clash for the 9th place in Skopje. Hungary claimed a 41-19 halftime advantage. They sank 24 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Gabor Lukacsi (190-G-2007) posted 17 points for the winning side. Ludvik Bergseng (208-C-2006) responded with 16 points and 13 rebounds for Norway.

11-12 Place

Iceland - Ireland 62-83
Ireland outscored Iceland to earn the 11th position in Skopje. Ireland dominated throughout the bigger part of the game and earned a well-deserved win at the end. Harry Scully (185-G-2006) and Luke Seltzer (193-F/G-2006) netted 15 points each for Ireland. Magni Grissom (188-G-2007) banked in 16 points for Iceland.

13-14 Place

Ukraine - Romania 90-80
Ukraine finished 13th in Skopje as they defeated Romania in their final game. Ukraine dominated in the first half taking a 49-32 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Vladyslav Sinnik (203-C-2007) tossed in 17 points for Ukraine. Andreas Blidaru (183-G-2006, agency: BIG) responded with 21 points for Romania.

15-16 Place

Slovakia - Georgia 70-66
Slovakia held off Georgia to claim the 15th position in the championship. Slovakia used a 31-14 run in the first quarter to clear off. Georgia responded with a 23-9 run in the third term to tie things up. But Slovakia went on a 15-11 rally in the fourth period to snatch the win. Maros Golian (206-PF-2007) came up with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Nikoloz Abuladze (192-G-2006) tallied 22 points for Georgia.

17-18 Place

Estonia - Bosnia 88-74
Estonia overcame Bosnia to end up in the 17th position in Skopje. Estonia registered a 45-30 halftime lead. They sank 43 points in the second half and marched to the win. Andries Kivimagi (179-PG-2007) nailed 23 points to lead the Baltic team. Andrej Jankovic (202-F-2006) and Tarik Hrelja (194-SG-2006) replied with 15 points each for Bosnia.

19-20 Place

Holland - United Kingdom 72-78
Great Britain wrapped up their Skopje campaign on a high note. They topped Netherlands to earn the 19th position. Great Britain trailed by 9 points after ten minutes. But they went on a 54-28 rally in the next two quarters to surge ahead for good. Re'Ale Basquine (195-SG-2006) stepped up with 27 points and 12 rebounds for Great Britain. Thijs Beens (191-SG-2006) and Wamba Ngouateu (197-F-2006) replied with 12 points each for Netherlands.

21-22 Place

Kosovo - Cyprus 65-51
Kosovo ended up in the 21st place in the championship as they overcame Cyprus. Kosovo trailed by three points after ten minutes. But they went on a 40-23 run in the next two quarters to surge ahead for good. Erolt Rrahmani provided 14 points and 8 rebounds for Kosovo. Dimitris Mannaris (196-F-2007) chipped in 11 points for Cyprus.

FINAL

Luxembourg - Azerbaijan 71-77
Azerbaijan clinched Division C title. They prevailed against Luxembourg in the championship game in Elbasan tonight. Azerbaijan set the tone early in the game as they posted an 18-9 lead after ten minutes. Azerbaijan recorded a 39-29 halftime advantage. Luxembourg pulled within four points at the final intermission. But Azerbaijan sank 20 points in the fourth quarter and lifted the trophy at the end. Murad Babayev (183-PG-2006) scored 19 points, while Derin Berkoz (190-F-2007) and Mahammad Huseynli (184-SG-2007) tossed in 14 points each for the champions. Philippe Stoffel (184-SG-2007) answered with 19 points for Luxembourg.

3-4 Place

Armenia - Albania 53-79
Albania stepped onto the pedestal as they stormed past Armenia in the consolation final. The hosts dominated throughout the bigger portion of the game. They established a 40-30 halftime lead and used a 21-7 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Skendi Sinani (200-F-2007) stepped up with 22 points and 13 rebounds for Albania. Hayk Karakhanyan (2006) and Sebastian Hatsakorzian scored 11 points each for Armenia.

5-7 Place

Moldova - San Marino 82-90
San Marino clinched the fifth position as they toppled Moldova. San Marino trailed by two points after ten minutes. But they went on to score 58 points in the next two periods to surge ahead for a 12-point lead. Moldova could not escape the defeat in the final term. Mathias Cadiman (195-F-2006) posted 28 points and 11 boards for San Marino. Vladimir Cebotari (192-SG-2006) delivered 24 points for Moldova.