Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U18 EuroBasket Division C Awards 2026

- July 28, 2026
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Besim Bytyqi, 17-year old Kosovan shooting guard was selected as the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 18 EuroBasket Division C. He plays For the KB Bashkimi Prizren. Bytyqi received multiple other awards, was honored as the Best Guard and was named to the First Team. It is Bytyqi's second year in the Kosovan Under 18 National Team. He also played for the Under 16 national team back in 2024. Bytyqi's masterful distribution skills earned him the third spot in points per game with an impressive average of over 19 and second spot in blocks per game, delivering an average of over 4. He has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points during the event. Bytyqi's 26 points against Armenia were the most he scored at the tournament. Despite his young age he had an impressive career. He was selected to the Eurobasket All-FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C Second Team in 2024. Bytyqi was also selected as the Eurobasket All-FIBA Under 18 EuroBasket Division B Honorable Mention in 2025.
Genti Nilo, 17-year old Albanian forward earned the Best Forward of FIBA Under 18 EuroBasket Division C. He plays For the Akern Libertas Livorno in Italy. Nilo also earned a spot in the First Team. It is Nilo's second year in the Albanian Under 18 National Team. He also played for the Under 16 national team back in 2024. Nilo previously picked up the Best Guard and voted to the First Team last year. His consistent performance as a playmaker earned him the fourth ranked in points per game, showcasing average of almost 19. Nilo also averaged almost 5 rebounds per game at the event. His 25 points against Malta were the most he scored at the tournament. Despite Nilo's young age he had an impressive career. He was selected to the Eurobasket All-FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C First Team in 2024.
Izan Fernandez, 17-year old Andorra power forward was named the Best Center at the FIBA Under 18 EuroBasket Division C. He plays For the Alfinden CB Zaragoza in Spain. Fernandez was also selected to the First Team. It is Fernandez's second year in the Andorra Under 18 National Team. He was previously named to Honorable Mention last year selection. Fernandez showcased his talent by ranking second in rebounds per game with an average of almost 9. He also recorded almost 15 points per game at the event. Fernandez has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 3 games during the event. His 22 points against Armenia were the most he scored at the tournament. Despite Fernandez's young age he had an impressive career. He was selected as the Eurobasket All-FIBA Under 18 EuroBasket Division C Honorable Mention in 2025.
Lis Binishi, 17-year old Kosovan point guard was chosen to the First Team of FIBA Under 18 EuroBasket Division C. He plays For the The Patrick School in USA. Binishi had over 13 points and 6 rebounds per game at the event. His 16 points against Gibraltar were the most he scored at the tournament. Despite his young age he had an impressive career. He was selected to the Eurobasket All-FIBA Under 16 European Championship Division C First Team back in 2023.
Kai Fabri, 18-year old Maltese point guard was named to the First Team at the FIBA Under 18 EuroBasket Division C. He plays For the Starlites Basketball. It is Fabri's second year in the Maltese Under 18 National Team. Fabri also played for the Under 16 national team back in 2024. He led the European Championships for Small Countries in points per game with over 24. Fabri has totalled 4 games of 20 or more points during the event. His 31 points against Albania were the most he scored at the tournament. Despite Fabri's young age he had an impressive career. He was selected as the Eurobasket All-FIBA Under 16 EuroBasket Division C Honorable Mention in 2024.
Most Valuable Player: Kosovo Besim Bytyqi (183-SG-2008) of Bashkimi
Best Guard: Kosovo Besim Bytyqi (183-SG-2008) of Bashkimi
Best Forward: Albania Genti Nilo (190-F-2008) of Livorno Libertas
Best Center: Andorra Izan Fernandez (198-F/C-2008) of Alfinden

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U18 EuroBasket Division C First Team 2026
Binishi
Bytyqi
Fernandez
Nilo
Fabri
First Team

Kosovo Lis Binishi (5'11''-PG-2008) of Patrick School
Kosovo Besim Bytyqi (183-SG-2008) of Bashkimi
Andorra Izan Fernandez (198-F/C-2008) of Alfinden
Albania Genti Nilo (190-F-2008) of Livorno Libertas
Malta Kai Fabri (175-PG-2008) of Starlites

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U18 EuroBasket Division C Second Team 2026
Dontu
Cerlinca
Sarkesian
Paloka
Second Team

Moldova Lucian Dontu (200-F/C-2008) of Oderzo
Moldova David Cerlinca (189-SG-2008) of MDA NT U18
Italy Federico Santi of RO Carver
Armenia Anthony Sarkesian (196-C-2011) of ARM NT U16
Albania Flavio Paloka (182-PG-2008) of Dinamo

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Standings
A
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
B
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
C
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
D
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
Full Standings
Last Updated: 7/28/2026
Div.B Standings
A
1
4-0
2
3-1
5
0-4
B
2
4-1
3
3-2
5
1-4
6
0-5
C
1
5-0
2
4-1
3
2-3
4
2-3
5
2-3
6
0-5
D
1
4-0
2
3-1
3
2-2
5
0-4
Full Standings
Last Updated: 7/29/2026
Div.C Standings
A
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
B
1
2-1
2
2-1
3
2-1
Full Standings
Last Updated: 7/23/2026
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Joksimovic_Stefan

SLO
(194-G/F-2008)
Avg: 23.1

22.7
20.8
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Embo_Aaron_1

BEL
(180-G-2009)
Avg: 25.3

25.3
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Fabri_Kai

(175-PG-2008)
Avg: 24.2

24.2
19.2
18.6