Recap of Day 1 in Serbia

Sweden - France 43-94
France cruised past Sweden in the opener. les Bleus recorded a 45-21 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Jonas Boulefaa (205-SF-2007, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 19 points, while Adam Atamna (190-G-2007) added 18 points for France. Lukas Novakovic (193-G-2008) answered with 13 points for Sweden.

Belgium - Slovenia 52-105
Slovenia stormed past Belgium for the opening win in Group D. Slovenia unloaded 62 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Stefan Joksimovic (194-F-2008) came up with 19 points, while Ian Lazarevski (200-SF-2007) contributed 18 points for Slovenia. Jayden Hodge (193-SG-2007) hauled in 17 points for Belgium.

Turkey - Austria 92-67
Kaan Onat (195-PG-2007) scored 23 points to pace Turkey past Austria in the first game in Serbia. Turkey went on a 25-9 rally in the fourth period to seal the victory. Aldin Turkoglu (208-F/C-2007) had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Turkey. Peja Strobl (192-G-2007) answered with 11 points for Austria.

Lithuania - North Macedonia 137-62
Lithuania knocked down North Macedonia in Group C. Nine players scored in double digits for the Baltic team as they coasted to the win. Adomas Pocius (195-F-2007) and Gabrielius Bubnys (199-C/F-2007, agency: BIG) notched 18 points each for Lithuania. Nikola Janichikj (195-SF-2007) answered with 21 points for North Macedonia.

Italy - Germany 85-71
Italy held off Germany for the opening win in Belgrade. The Azzurri ensured a 49-35 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and marched to the win. Matteo Accorsi (188-G-2007) notched 21 points to lead the winners. Mathieu Grujicic (196-G-2007) answered with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Germany.

Greece - Serbia 63-96
Serbia breezed past Greece in the first game at the championship. The hosts built a 48-29 halftime advantage and never looked back en route to the victory. Pavle Backo (211-C-2007) stepped up with 21 points, while Petar Radovic (182-PG-2007) scored 18 points for Serbia. Panagiotis Lefas (190-G-2007) chipped in 14 points for Greece.

Israel - Bulgaria 80-67
Israel toppled Bulgaria for the first win in Group A. Bulgaria eked out a 30-29 halftime lead. But Israel responded with a 30-17 rally in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Matan Streit (194-G-2007) finished with 17 points, while Ariel Sela (197-F-2006) added 14 points for Israel. Daniel Hinkov (198-SG-2007) tossed in 16 points for Bulgaria.

Spain - Latvia 103-73
Spain outscored Latvia in their first game in Serbia. Spain established a 59-39 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Diego Niebla (202-F-2008) posted 22 points and 9 rebounds for Spain. Latvia answered with 15 points from Jaroslavs Pihtovs (206-F -2007).