Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 1st Team 2018
Mushidi
Kalajzic
Zoosman
Avdija
Stanic
Best Player: Yovel Zoosman (200-G/F-98) of Isreal Best Guard: Yovel Zoosman (200-G/F-98) of Isreal Best Forward: Deni Avdija (200-F/G-01) of Isreal Best Center: Filip Stanic (207-F/C-98) of Germany
Croatia - Israel 66-80 Israel are the new U20 European champions. They rallied past Croatia in the title game in Chemnitz tonight. Yovel Zoosman (200-G/F-98) tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the winners. Israel dominated in the first half. They opened a 20:16 lead after ten minutes. Israel stretched the gap at 11-point mark at halftime. Israel maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half and coasted to the victory. Gil Beni (180-PG-98, agency: Ron Sport) had 17 points, while Michael Brisker (183-SG-98) produced 16 points in the win. Mate Kalajzic provided 18 points and 7 rebounds for Croatia.
3-4 Place
Germany - France 80-71 Germany stepped onto the pedestal in Chemnitz. The hosts held off France to earn Bronze medals. Filip Stanic produced 22 points to lead the effort. France snatched a 44:42 halftime lead. Germany tied things up at 59 heading into the fourth term. The home team then used a 21:12 rally in the final period to secure the winning outcome. Kostja Mushidi (195-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) and Lars Lagerpusch (207-PF-98) provided 15 points apiece for Germany. Digue Diawara (206-F-98) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds for France.
5-6 Place
Serbia - Turkey 73-89 Turkey overcame Serbia to secure the fifth overall place at the tourney. Omer Al led well-balanced offense with 15 points. Turkey accumulated a 25:13 lead after ten minutes. Serbia pulled within 6 points at the final intermission. However Turkey went on a 25:15 run in the fourth frame and iced the win. Ragip Atar (210-C-99) had 14 points for Turkey. Aleksa Radanov (202-SG-98, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 13 points for Serbia.
7-8 Place
Spain - Italy 85-60 Joshua Tomaic (206-PF-98) notched 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead Spain past Italy in the clash for the 7th place. Spain got to a strong start. They established a 24:9 lead at the first break. Spain never looked back en route to the victory afterwards. Aleix Font (192-F/G-98) nailed 15 points for Spain. Michele Antelli (184-PG-98, agency: Players Group) answered with 13 points for Italy.
9-10 Place
Lithuania - United Kingdom 76-62 Lithuania ended up 9th in Chemnitz. They beat Great Britain in the final game at the tournament. Gytis Masiulis (206-F/C-98) provided 15 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge. Lithuania accumulated a 39:31 halftime lead. They used a 20;13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Karolis Giedraitis (193-G-98) had 11 points in the win. Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (204-F-99) answered with 16 points for Great Britain.
11-12 Place
Ukraine - Montenegro 79-98 Montenegro edged Ukraine to earn the 11th place at the championship. Milos Popovic scored 27 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out 5 assists for the Balkan team. Montenegro grabbed a 48:37 halftime lead. They added 50 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Marko Simonovic provided 24 points for Montenegro. Illya Tyrtyshnyk (190-PG-98) banked in 21 points for Ukraine.
13-14 Place
Greece - Sweden 77-64 Greece clinched a crucial win at the tournament as they edged Sweden and avoided relegation. Georgios Kamperidis (195-SG-99) posted 20 points and 8 rebounds to pace the Hellenes. Sweden enjoyed an 18:15 lead after ten minutes. But Greece stepped on the gas in the next quarters. They surged ahead to take a 3-point halftime lead. The Hellenes went on a 24:14 run in the third period to clear off for good. Vassilis Christidis (207-C-98, agency: Octagon Europe) had 16 points for Greece. Felix Edwardsson (205-PF-99) and Elijah Clarance (195-G-98) replied with 21 points each for Sweden.
15-16 Place
Romania - Iceland 84-103 Iceland wrapped up their campaign in Chemnitz with victory. They overcame Romania to end up in the 15th position. Thorir Thorbjarnarsson had 19 points to lead the winners. Iceland grabbed a 28:22 lead at the first break. Iceland then unleashed 56 points in the second half to race to the victory. Eyjolfur Halldorsson (198-G-98) had 18 points for the winning side. Tudor Girbea (197-F/G-98) replied with 22 points for Romania.
Croatia and Israel to clash for title in Chemnitz - Jul 21, 2018
Germany - Croatia 61-69 Croatia reached the title game in Germany. They edged the hosts in the semifinal clash in Chemnitz. Mate Kalajzic tallied 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Croatia eked out a 32:31 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 3-point mark at the final intermission. Croatia ignited a 19:14 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Kresimir Ljubicic (210-C-98) tossed in 18 points in the victory. Nils Hassfurther (187-PG-99) answered with 15 points for Germany.
Israel - France 83-57 Israel fired past France to advance into the title game in Chemnitz. Michael Brisker (183-SG-98) posted 18 points to lead the winners. Israel dominated from start to finish. They established a 45:25 halftime lead. Israel followed with a commanding 21:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Yovel Zoosman (200-G/F-98) provided 17 points in the victory. Enzo Goudou-Sinha (184-PG-98) replied with 14 points for France.
Israel, Germany, Croatia and France advance into semifinal stage - Jul 20, 2018
Quarterfinals
Turkey - Germany 61-78 Germany knocked down Turkey to make it into the semifinal stage. Kostja Mushidi (195-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) posted 22 points to lead the hosts. Germany dominated throughout the game. They established a comfortable 41:22 halftime lead. Germany stretched the gap at 20-point mark heading into the fourth frame and never looked back en route to the victory. Filip Stanic notched 15 points and 10 rebounds for Germany. Ragip Atar (210-C-99) banked in 16 points for Turkey.
Spain - Israel 75-98 Israel coasted past Spain to advance into the semifinal stage. Yovel Zoosman (200-G/F-98) nailed 25 points to lead the winners. Israel accounted for a 51:37 halftime lead. Israel unleashed 30 points in the fourth quarter to secure a comfortable victory. Michael Brisker (183-SG-98) accounted for 22 points in the win. Joel Parra (202-F-00) notched 24 points and 15 rebounds for Spain.
Croatia - Italy 79-68 Croatia beat Italy en route to the semifinal stage in Chemnitz. Toni Perkovic (190-G-98) netted 14 points to lead the effort. Croatia accumulated a 23:13 lead after ten minutes. The Azzurri denied the deficit and eked out a 2-point lead heading into the fourth stanza. However Croatia triggered a 23:10 rally in the final period to snatch the win. Domagoj Proleta (207-PF-98) tossed in 12 points for Croatia. Tommaso Oxilia (198-F-98, agency: Players Group) replied with 13 points for Italy.
France - Serbia 60-59 France nipped Serbia to reach the next round of playoffs. Ivan Fevrier recorded 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead les Bleues. Digue Diawara (206-F-98) sank two free throws late in regulation to propel France to the victory. France enjoyed a 21:9 advantage at the first break. Serbia however surged ahead in the third term heading into the fourth stanza up by one point. But France managed to survive a tough challenge and eked out the win. Bathiste Tchouaffe (196-SG-98) had 13 points for France. Aleksa Radanov (202-SG-98, agency: Octagon Europe) was responsible for 20 points for Serbia.
9-16 Place
Lithuania - Sweden 90-85 Lithuania edged Sweden in the classification round. Gytis Masiulis (206-F/C-98) scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Baltic team. Lithuania unleashed 28 points in the first period to take a 5-point lead. They dropped 47 points in the second half to march to the win. Matas Jogela (198-F/G-98) had 15 points for Lithuania. Elijah Clarance (195-G-98) replied with 25 points for Sweden.
United Kingdom - Greece 77-64 Carl Wheatle (196-F-98, agency: Octagon Europe) posted 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead Great Britain past Greece. The Hellenes enjoyed a 22:13 lead at the first break. But Great Britain went on a 25:9 rally in the third term to surge ahead for good. Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (204-F-99) and Jelani Watson-Gayle (180-PG-98) provided 14 points each for the winners. Vassilis Christidis (207-C-98, agency: Octagon Europe) had 14 points for Greece.
Montenegro - Romania 98-61 Montenegro ensured their Division A stay with a comfortable win over Romania in the classification round. Marko Simonovic netted 29 points, collected 14 rebounds and issued 6 assists for the winning side. Montenegro established a 59:31 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Milos Popovic delivered 24 points for Montenegro. Dan Tohatan (187-PG-99) answered with 15 points for Romania.
Ukraine - Iceland 94-72 Ukraine outgunned Iceland to secure their Division A spot for another season. Andrii Voinalovych (207-F/C-99) scored 25 points to lead the winners. Ukraine used a 25:17 run in the second frame to take an 8-point lead. They sank 54 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Illya Tyrtyshnyk (190-PG-98) had 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Ingvi Gudmundsson (199-G-98) replied with 15 points and 6 steals for Iceland.
Quarterfinals are set in Chemnitz - Jul 18, 2018
Serbia - Romania 105-58 Serbia outgunned Romania behind 18 points from Aleksandar Aranitovic (196-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket). Serbia dominated from start to finish. They established a 55:25 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Stefan Momirov (192-SG-99) and Borisa Simanic (209-F-98, agency: BeoBasket) had 13 points each for Serbia. Camil Berculescu-Rovinaru (192-G-98) responded with 11 points for Romania.
Turkey - Ukraine 104-46 Turkey coasted past Ukraine to reach the quarterfinal stage. Alp Karahan (193-G-98) came up with 15 points to lead the effort. Turkey stormed into the game taking a 56:21 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Muhaymin Mustafa (197-G/F-99) produced 14 points for Turkey. Ukraine replied with 7 points for Pavlo Bondarenko (200-F-99).
France - Montenegro 70-37 France thumped Montenegro to advance into the next round. Bathiste Tchouaffe (196-SG-98) stepped up with 15 points for les Bleues. France held Montenegro to 18 points in the first half to take a 9-point lead. They followed with a 22:5 run in the third term to build an unassailable lead. Ivan Fevrier (204-F-99) had 10 points for France. Milos Popovic (198-PF-98) produced 11 points and 15 rebounds for Montenegro.
Germany - Iceland 77-63 Germany outscored Iceland to seal their quarterfinal berth. Kostja Mushidi (195-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) netted 18 points to lead the winners. Germany posted a 29:5 advantage at the first break. They entered the fourth quarter up by 28 points before allowing Iceland to sweeten the pill at the end. Nelson Weidemann (190-PG-99) had 10 points for Germany. Arni Hrafnsson (187-G-98) topscored with 17 points for Iceland.
Croatia - United Kingdom 93-62 Croatia had little trouble marching past Great Britain in the Round of 16. Toni Perkovic (190-G-98) and Mate Kalajzic (187-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) netted 15 points each for the winners. Croatia grabbed a 50:27 halftime advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Kresimir Ljubicic (210-C-98) provided 14 points in the victory. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98, agency: Octagon Europe) and Caleb Fuller (195-SG-99) answered with 11 points each for Great Britain.
Israel - Sweden 72-63 Israel held off Sweden to stay in the title hunt in Chemnitz. Deni Avdija (200-F/G-01) recorded 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Israel established a 23:13 lead after ten minutes. Sweden narrowed the gap at 6-point mark heading into the fourth frame but Israel dropped 22 points in the final stanza and rallied to the win. Michael Brisker (183-SG-98) and Gil Beni (180-PG-98, agency: Ron Sport) had 14 points each for the Israelis. Elijah Clarance (195-G-98) and David Czerapowicz (191-G-99) had 18 points apiece for Sweden.
Italy - Greece 76-70 Tommaso Oxilia (198-F-98, agency: Players Group) posted 16 points and 14 rebounds to pace Italy past Greece tonight. Italy piled up a 41:33 halftime lead. Greece pulled within 4 points at the final intermission. But the Azzurri sank 22 points in the fourth frame and rolled to the win. Davide Moretti (190-PG-98) chipped in 15 points for Italy. Michail Lountzis (196-PG-98) banked in 14 points for Greece.
Lithuania - Spain 70-75 Spain outscored Lithuania to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Aleix Font (192-F/G-98) posted 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Lithuania enjoyed a 21:15 lead at the first break. But Spain went on a 31:22 run in the fourth period to snatch the win. Osas Ehigitor had 18 points for Spain. Gytis Masiulis (206-F/C-98) answered with 19 points for Lithuania.
The End of Preliminary Round in Chemnitz - Jul 17, 2018
Group A
United Kingdom - Lithuania 74-85 Lithuania rallied past Great Britain to earn the third straight win in Group A. Gytis Masiulis (206-F/C-98) nailed 22 points to pace the winners. The Baltic team posted a 49:38 halftime lead. They did not look back in the second half coasting to the victory. Matas Jogela (198-F/G-98) delivered 16 points for Lithuania. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 14 points for Great Britain.
Montenegro - Turkey 60-89 Turkey outgunned Montenegro to take the second place in Group A. Muhaymin Mustafa (197-G/F-99) scored 15 points to lead the effort. Turkey accumulated a comfortable 47:32 halftime lead. They went on a 22:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Emre Tanisan (206-C-99) and Ragip Atar (210-C-99) had 12 points each for Turkey. Vuk Popovic (191-PG-99) and Milos Popovic (198-PF-98) answered with 10 points each for Montenegro.
Group B
Croatia - Spain 85-70 Croatia ensured the third consecutive victory in Chemnitz as they rolled past Spain. Toni Perkovic (190-G-98) stepped up with 21 points to lead the effort. Croatia eked out a 38:37 halftime lead. But they used a 47:33 second half rally to ice the victory. Mate Kalajzic (187-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 17 points in the win. Josep Puerto (199-F/G-99) replied with 14 points for Spain.
Ukraine - France 63-66 France managed to climb into the second position in Group B after they nipped Ukraine for the first win. Bastien Vautier (210-C-98) was responsible for 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winners. France accumulated a 35:30 halftime advantage. Ukraine denied the deficit as the teams entered the final period tied at 47. But France managed to snatch a tough win at the end. Enzo Goudou-Sinha (184-PG-98) and Digue Diawara (206-F-98) recorded 13 points each for France. Andrii Voinalovych (207-F/C-99) answered with 23 points for Ukraine.
Group C
Romania - Germany 70-86 Germany drubbed Romania to stay perfect in Chemnitz. Romania grabbed a 22:19 lead ten minutes into the game. But the hosts quickly bounced back taking a 39:36 halftime lead. Romania sank 28 points in the third term to even things up. However Germany used a 22:6 rally in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Filip Stanic (207-F/C-98) produced 13 points, while Moritz Sanders added 11 points for Germany. Camil Berculescu-Rovinaru (192-G-98) banked in 19 points for Romania.
Israel - Greece 106-84 Israel stormed past Greece to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Israel piled up a comfortable 63:30 halftime advantage and protected it well throughout the second half. Deni Avdija (200-F/G-01) posted 20 points for Israel. Yovel Zoosman (200-G/F-98), Miron Ruina (202-C-98) and Gil Beni (180-PG-98, agency: Ron Sport) scored 19 points each. Panagiotis Kalaitzakis (197-G/F-99) netted 19 points for Greece.
Group D
Sweden - Serbia 67-88 Serbia finished preliminary round with a perfect record after they stopped Sweden. The Scandinavian team enjoyed a 26:22 lead at the first break. But Serbia used a massive 27:10 rally in the third term to build an unassailable lead. Borisa Simanic (209-F-98, agency: BeoBasket) and Novak Music (188-PG-98, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 16 points each for Serbia. Elijah Clarance (195-G-98) replied with 27 points for Sweden.
Iceland - Italy 56-81 Italy knocked down Iceland to secure the second position in Group D. Andrea Mezzanotte (202-PF-98) scored 14 points to lead the Azzurri. Italy built a 42:28 halftime advantage. They went on a 22:7 run in the third term to clear off for good. Michele Antelli (184-PG-98, agency: Players Group) had 12 points for Italy. Iceland responded with 11 points from Jon Sverrisson (187-SG-98).
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Chemnitz - Jul 16, 2018
Group A
Turkey - Lithuania 66-94 Lithuania stormed past Turkey to post the second straight win in Chemnitz. Eimantas Stankevicius (190-SG-98, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up with 17 points to lead well-balanced effort from Lithuania. They unloaded 34 points in the first period to take a 12-point lead. Lithuania maintained the advantage throughout the reminder of the contest and drove to the victory. Matas Jogela (198-F/G-98) secured 16 points for Lithuania. Ragip Atar (210-C-99) scored 17 points for Turkey.
Montenegro - United Kingdom 80-70 Montenegro rallied past Great Britain for 1-1 record in Group A. Milos Popovic scored 29 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Balkan team. Montenegro accumulated a 46:29 halftime lead. Great Britain narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Milic Staroviah had 14 points for Montenegro. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 26 points and 14 rebounds for Great Britain.
Group B
Spain - France 76-74 Spain nipped France to bounce back from the opening loss in Group B. Aleix Font (192-F/G-98) scored 28 points to lead the winners. Spain enjoyed a 37:36 halftime lead. France gained a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Spain used a 20:18 run in the final period to ensure the winning outcome. Pol Figueras (187-PG-98) had 10 points for the winners. Digue Diawara (206-F-98) and Bathiste Tchouaffe (196-SG-98) answered with 18 points each for France.
Croatia - Ukraine 93-78 Croatia fired past Ukraine to record the second straight win in Chemnitz. Toni Perkovic (190-G-98) and Toni Nakic (203-G/F-99, agency: BeoBasket) scored 18 points each for Croatia. They secured a 44:41 halftime lead. Croatia then followed with a 30:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Illya Tyrtyshnyk (190-PG-98) responded with 23 points for Ukraine.
Group C
Israel - Romania 95-48 Israel thumped Romania to improve at 1-1 record in Group C. Michael Brisker (183-SG-98) delivered 15 points to lead the winners. Israel accumulated a 49:26 halftime lead. They ignited a 46:22 second half run to seal the victory. Ido Shabat (182-PG-99) had 11 points for the winners. Ionut Berceanu (205-F-98) accounted for 10 points for Romania.
Greece - Germany 76-82 Kostja Mushidi (195-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) scored 15 points to lead Germany past Greece. The Hellenes posted a 37:34 halftime lead. Germany responded with a 24:14 run in the third period to surge ahead. They sank 24 points in the final quarter to secure the winning outcome. Filip Stanic and Ferdinand Zylka (190-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) produced 13 points each for Germany. Georgios Kalaitzakis (198-PG-99) replied with game-high 21 points for Greece.
Group D
Serbia - Italy 79-78 Serbia nipped Italy for the second consecutive win in Group D. Milos Glisic scored 16 points to lead the winners. Italy grabbed a 40:37 halftime lead. Serbia pulled in front in the third period. They eked out a one-point lead heading into the final stanza. Serbia hung on to secure the second straight win in Chemnitz. Aleksandar Aranitovic (196-SG-98, agency: BeoBasket) provided 13 points for Serbia. Davide Moretti (190-PG-98) led all scorers with 29 points.
Sweden - Iceland 91-64 Sweden coasted past Iceland to improve at 1-1 record in Group D. Elijah Clarance (195-G-98) delivered 22 points to lead the Scandinavian team. Sweden posted a 47:37 halftime lead. They went on a 44:27 rally in the second half to cruise to the victory. Ebrima Abdou Dibba had 14 points for the winning side. Ingvi Gudmundsson (199-G-98) responded with 16 points for Iceland.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Chemnitz - Jul 15, 2018
Group A
United Kingdom - Turkey 62-76 Turkey rallied past Great Britain in the first game in Chemnitz. Muhaymin Mustafa (197-G/F-99) posted 20 points to lead the winners. Turkey grabbed a 45:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 17:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ragup Atar had 14 points for the winners. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 16 points for Great Britain.
Lithuania - Montenegro 94-82 OT Lithuania outgunned Montenegro in overtime to open win count. The Baltic state posted a comfortable 25:9 lead after ten minutes. But Montenegro used a massive 30:16 run in the third term to return into contest. They eventually forced overtime however Lithuania ignited a 17:5 rally in the extra period to snatch the win. Gytis Masiulis (206-F/C-98) provided 21 points and 15 rebounds for Lithuania. Matas Jogela (198-F/G-98) added 19 points for the winners. Milos Popovic answered with 27 points and 16 rebounds for Montenegro.
Group B
France - Croatia 58-68 Croatia upset France for 1-0 record in Group B. Mateo Seric (204-PF-99) stepped up with 14 points for the winning side. Croatia eked out a 35:32 halftime lead. They held les Bleues to 6 points in the third term to clear off for good. Mate Kalajzic recorded 11 points for Croatia. Bathiste Tschouaffe answered with 14 points for France.
Ukraine - Spain 82-79 Ukraine got to a tremendous start of their campaign in Chemnitz. They stunned heavy favoutires Spain in the opener. Illya Tyrtyshnyk (190-PG-98) posted 17 points to lead the charge. Spain enjoyed a narrow 43:42 halftime lead. But Ukraine went on a 20:16 run in the fourth period to steal the win. Mykhailo Horobchenko (182-PG-98) had 16 points in the victory. Aleix Font (192-F/G-98) answered with 28 points for Spain.
Group C
Germany - Israel 60-59 Richard Freudenberg (204-F-98, college: St.John's) sank a three-pointer late in regulation to propel Germany past Israel in the opener. Germany trailed by one at halftime. They surged ahead in the third term just to see their lead evaporate in the final term. But Freudenberg sank a timely trey to seal the win. Filip Stanic delivered 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Michael Brisker (183-SG-98) topscored with 13 points for Israel.
Romania - Greece 62-92 Greece thumped Romania for the first win in Chemnitz. Dimitris Moraitis (194-PG-99) scored 16 points to lead the Hellenes. Greece accumulated a comfortable 40:24 halftime lead. They unloaded 52 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Georgios Kalaitzakis (198-PG-99) and Vassilis Christidis (207-C-98, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 13 points each for Greece. Camil Berculescu-Rovinaru (192-G-98) answered with 19 points for Romania.
Group D
Italy - Sweden 85-71 Italy toppled Sweden in the opener. Alessandro Lever (202-F/C-98) was pivotal with 27 points. The Azzurri posted a 28:19 lead ten minutes into the game. They went on a 17:12 run in the third term to boost the gap at 14-point mark and never looked back en route to the win. Davide Denegri (183-SG-98, agency: Two Points) tossed in 15 points for Italy. Elijah Clarance (195-G-98) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Sweden.
Iceland - Serbia 60-107 Serbia coasted past Iceland for the opening win in Chemnitz. Andrija Marjanovic (200-F/G-99, agency: BeoBasket) scored 15 points to lead well-balanced effort. Serbia led by 18 points heading into the fourth frame and then used a 38:10 spurt to secure a comfortable win. Aleksa Stepanovic (206-F-98) accounted for 14 points in the victory. Ingvi Gudmundsson (199-G-98) banked in 18 points for Iceland.
Slovenia - Poland 60-71 Poland captured Division B trophy. They edged Slovenia in the Final in Sofia tonight. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) was pivotal with 19 points for the champions. Poland eked out a 33:32 halftime advantage. They used a 22:15 run in the third term to take a comfortable 8-point lead. Poland held their opponents to only 13 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Adrian Bogucki (212-F/C-99) had 12 points and 9 rebounds for Poland. Aljaz Bratec (192-PG-98) answered with 20 points for Slovenia.
3-4 Place
Russia - Latvia 62-76 Latvia clinched the decisive win over Russia and sealed their Division A promotion. Arturs Strautins (198-SF-98) delivered 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Baltic state. Latvia eked out a narrow 40:38 halftime lead. However they used a 20:10 run in the third term to stretch the margin. Latvia limited Russia to just 14 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the key win. Roberts Blumbergs (208-F/C-97) had 13 points and 13 rebounds for Latvia. Alexander Khomenko (190-G-99, agency: Alti Sport) chipped in 13 points for Russia.
5-6 Place
Czech Republic - Finland 72-87 Finland claimed the fifth position at the tournament as they beat Czech Republic in Sofia tonight. Elias Valtonen (198-F-99) scored 16 points for the winners. Finland posted a 23:14 lead after the opening stanza. They went on a 25:15 run in the third term to take a 12-point lead. Finland sank 22 points in the final term to seal the victory. Andre Gustavson (192-G-99) had 14 points for Finland. Michal Kozak replied with 13 points for Czech Republic.
7-8 Place
Bulgaria - Belgium 64-52 Yordan Minchev (202-F-98) provided 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead Bulgaria past Belgium in the clash for the 7th position. Bulgaria accumulated a 38:22 halftime lead. Belgium held Bulgaria to just 26 points in the second half but could not avert the loss. Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99) had 17 points and 7 rebounds for Bulgaria. Servaas Buyschaert had 15 points and 8 rebounds for Belgium.
9-10 Place
Hungary - Portugal 60-67 Neemias Queta (210-C-99) tallied 27 points and 13 rebounds to lead Portugal past Hungary. Portugal trailed by six points at the first intermission. However they ignited a 37:24 rally in the next two quarters to surge ahead. Portugal held on to the lead throughout the final frame and marched to the win. Rafael Lisboa (182-G-99) had 10 points and 9 assists for Portugal. Gaspar Kerpel-Fronius (189-G-98) replied with 19 points for Hungary.
11-12 Place
FYR Macedonia - Belarus 73-83 Belarus wrapped up the tournament on a winning note. They toppled FYR Macedonia to earn the 11th position. Dzianis Vikentsyeu (206-PF-98) came up with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. FYR Macedonia led by 5 points at the interval 41:36. Belarus though unloaded 47 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Tsimur Drukau (197-F-99) had 18 points and 9 rebounds for Belarus. Pavle Mihajloski (195-SF-99) answered with 20 points and 12 rebounds for FYR Macedonia.
13-14 Place
Georgia - Estonia 88-64 Georgia outscored Estonia to clinch the 13th overall position in Sofia. Giorgi Korsantia (203-F/C-98) came up with 27 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Georgia accumulated a 45:34 halftime lead. They dropped 43 points in the second half to rally to the victory. David Aphkazava had 12 points in the win. Tormi Niits (197-F-98) answered with 14 points and 14 rebounds for Estonia.
15-16 Place
Albania - Holland 48-78 Netherlands outgunned Albania to ensure the 15th position at the championship. Elay Wirjo (196-F-98) stepped up with 18 points for the winners. Netherlands dominated in the first half. They built a 43:23 halftime lead. The Dutch team ignited a 21:8 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Lucas Faijdherbe (192-G-98) and Leons Malevy (205-C-99) had 12 points each for the winners. Frenki Lilaj (205-C-98) answered with 15 points and 12 rebounds for Albania.
17-18 Place
Slovakia - Kosovo 82-73 Slovakia ended in the 17th place in the standings. They overcame Kosovo behind 21 points from Jakub Mokran (201-PF-99). Slovakia accounted for a 39:24 halftime lead. They dropped 31 points in the third term to take an unassailable lead. Milan Szabo (205-PF-98) had 18 points and 17 rebounds in the win. Etnik Peci (183-PG-99) replied with 21 points for Kosovo.
19-20 Place
Azerbaijan - Luxembourg 73-92 Luxembourg knocked down Azerbaijan to earn the 19th position in Sofia. Mihailo Andjelkovic (189-G-98) posted 24 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Luxembourg drained 48 points in the first half to take a 5-point lead. They held Azerbaijan to 30 points in the second half to race to the win. Mathis Wolff (182-F-98) had 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Endar Poladkhanli (200-F/C-98) answered with 27 points for Azerbaijan.
21-22 Place
Moldova - Armenia 66-75 Armenia defeated Moldova to claim the 21st position in the championship. Justin Koyumjan recorded 29 points to lead the winning side. Armenia accumulated a 47:29 halftime lead. Moldova narrowed the distance in the second half but could not rescue the game. Zachary Davidyan recorded 15 points for the winners. Denis Savca replied with 22 points and 16 rebounds for Moldova.
Division B. Poland and Slovenia advance into Final - Jul 21, 2018
Latvia - Poland 62-66 OT Poland secured Division A berth. They outlasted Latvia in overtime in the semifinal clash today to secure the promotion. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) posted 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Poland accumulated a 29:18 halftime lead. They stretched the gap at 14-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Latvia used a strong 22:8 rally in the fourth period to force overtime. Poland however picked up the tempo in the extra period and got away with the crucial win. Adrian Bogucki (212-F/C-99) had 19 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Arturs Strautins (198-SF-98) replied with 17 points and 13 rebounds for Latvia.
Slovenia - Russia 60-50 Slovenia became finalists in Sofia. They topped Russia to enter the championship game and therefore earned Division A promotion. Jurij Macura (203-F/C-99) posted 19 points and 19 rebounds to pace the winners. Slovenia grabbed an 18:12 lead after ten minutes. Russia narrowed the distance at one-pont mark at the interval 25:24. The teams stayed close throughout the third term. Slovenia enjoyed just a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Slovenia used a 19:10 rally in the final term to roll to the victory. Urban Oman (198-SF-98) had 16 points for the winners. Grigory Motovilov (194-SG-98, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) replied with 26 points for Russia.
Division B. Russia, Latvia, Poland and Slovenia enter semifinals - Jul 20, 2018
Quarterfinals
Russia - Finland 78-71 Grigory Motovilov (194-SG-98, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) nailed 23 points to lead Russia past Finland into the semifinal stage. Finland posted a 24:16 lead ten minutes into the game. But Russia turned things around in the third frame. They went on a 25:9 rally to take a 9-point lead. Finland drained 22 points in the fourth term but could not avert the loss. Kirill Popov (202-C-98, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds for Russia. Edon Maxhuni (188-G-98) and Andre Gustavson (192-G-99) provided 17 points each for Finland.
Latvia - Bulgaria 77-57 Latvia stormed past Bulgaria in the quarterfinal clash in Sofia tonight. Arturs Strautins (198-SF-98) recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Baltic team. Latvia accumulated a 40:28 halftime lead. They followed with a 24:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Edgars Kaufmanis (185-SG-99) had 12 points for the winners. Yordan Minchev (202-F-98) scored 10 points for Bulgaria.
Poland - Czech Republic 91-70 Poland smashed Czech Republic to enter the semifinal stage in Bulgaria. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Dominik Rutkowski (194-F/G-98) delivered 17 points for Poland. They posted a 50:35 halftime lead. Czech Republic got within 6 points at the final break. But Poland went on a 25:10 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) had 15 points for Poland. Jakub Tuma (192-SG-98) replied with 16 points for Czech Republic.
Slovenia - Belgium 64-52 Slovenia overcame Belgium to make another step towards Division A. Miha Skedelj (196-F-99) posted 20 points to lead Slovenia into the semifinal stage. Slovenia grabbed a 20:3 lead after ten minutes. Belgium came back to life in the next periods but Slovenia hung on to win the game. Urban Oman (198-SF-98) had 11 points for the winners. Darnell Snyers (181-G-98) answered with 13 points for Belgium.
Division B. Day 5 in Bulgaria - Jul 19, 2018
Group A
FYR Macedonia - Belarus 84-77 FYR Macedonia overcame Belarus to record the second win in Group A. Viktor Efremovski (192-SF-98) and Ranko Mamuzikj (202-PF-98) tossed in 19 points each for the winners. Belarus enjoyed a 41:39 halftime lead. They entered the final period up by three points. But FYR Macedonia used a 33:23 run in the fourth term to ensure the winning outcome. Uladzislau Blizniuk (181-PG-99) replied with 26 points for Belarus.
Belgium - Azerbaijan 81-51 Belgium fired past Azerbaijan to finish second in Group A. Vincent Peeters provided 18 points to lead the winners. Belgium accumulated a 26:10 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 21:10 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Darnell Snyers (181-G-98) delivered 11 points in the victory. Endar Poladkhanli (200-F/C-98) answered with 28 points and 8 rebounds for Azerbaijan.
Group B
Slovenia - Albania 86-52 Slovenia outgunned Albania to gain the fifth straight win in Sofia. Jurij Macura (203-F/C-99) and David Zajc (186-PG-99) delivered 13 points each for the winners. Slovenia accumulated a 45:29 halftime advantage. They went on a 25:13 run in the fourth term to ease to the win. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) answered with 11 points for Albania.
Estonia - Bulgaria 56-58 Bulgaria nipped Estonia to earn the second position in Group B. Yordan Minchev (202-F-98) tallied 18 points and 13 rebounds to pace the hosts. Bulgaria grabbed a 34:28 halftime lead. They went on a 13:6 run in the third period to ensure a 12-point advantage. Estonia cut the distance in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Miroslav Vasov (198-G/F-98) had 12 points for Bulgaria. Mart Rosenthal (195-SG-99) replied with 14 points for Estonia.
Moldova - Slovakia 58-100 Slovakia stormed past Moldova to taste the first win in Sofia. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Matej Drgon (206-F-98) accounted for 18 points and 10 rebounds for Slovakia. They built a 55:29 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Jakub Mokran (201-PF-99) had 13 points for Slovakia. Vadim Bicicov (203-C-99) replied with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Moldova.
Group C
Czech Republic - Holland 64-49 Czech Republic outscored Netherlands to gain 4-1 record in Group C. Frantisek Vana (192-SG-98) provided 12 points to lead the charge. Czech Republic opened the game with a 20:2 run to clear off. They established a massive 46:17 halftime lead. Netherlands went on a 22:5 rally in the third term to narrow the gap but could not avoid the loss at the end. Eduard Kotasek (189-SG-98) had 11 points for the winners. Dylan Van Eyck (201-F-98) answered with 23 points for Netherlands.
Armenia - Hungary 50-106 Hungary toppled Armenia to improve at 2-3 record in Group C ladder. Akos Nemeth chipped in 17 points to lead the winners. Hungary accumulated a 50:25 halftime advantage. They followed with a 56:25 second half run to post a comfortable win. Stefan Filipovic had 14 points for Hungary. Zachary Davidyan (203-F/C-99) netted 22 points and collected 9 rebounds for Armenia.
Russia - Luxembourg 65-62 Russia topped Luxembourg to stay undefeated at the championship. Grigory Motovilov (194-SG-98, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) netted 13 points to pace the winners. Russia went on a 25:8 run in the second frame to secure a comfortable 18-point halftime lead. Luxembourg narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Elkhan Akhmedov (184-PG-98) and Mikhail Andrianov (198-SG-98) tossed in 10 points apiece for Russia. Mihailo Andjelkovic (189-G-98) answered with 23 points for Luxembourg.
Group D
Portugal - Georgia 62-66 Georgia outscored Portugal to take 2-2 record in Group D. Nika Chechelashvili (196-F-99) delivered 15 points for the winning side. Georgia eked out a 33:31 halftime lead. Portugal tied things up at 48 heading into the fourth frame. Georgia then used an 18:14 rally in the final term to snatch the victory. Aleksandre Phevadze (202-F-98) tossed in 14 points for Georgia. Henrique Barros (193-F-99) tallied 13 points for Portugal.
Poland - Kosovo 71-53 Poland defeated Kosovo to improve at 4-0 record on top of Group D standings. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) stepped up with 12 points for Poland. They built a 33:21 halftime advantage. Poland outscored Kosovo in the next two periods and raced to the win. Mikolaj Kurpisz (202-PF-98) delivered 9 points and 11 rebounds for Poland. Muhamedali Janjeva (200-F-98) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds for Kosovo.
Division B. Day 4 in Bulgaria - Jul 18, 2018
Group A
Belarus - Latvia 56-81 Latvia rallied past Belarus for the fourth straight win in Group A. Arturs Strautins (198-SF-98) scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace the Baltic team. Latvia accumulated a 48:30 halftime lead. They held Belarus to just 26 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Kristers Zoriks (190-G-98) produced 14 points for the winners. Dzianis Vikentsyeu (206-PF-98) replied with 16 points and 13 rebounds for Belarus.
Azerbaijan - FYR Macedonia 67-74 FYR Macedonia opened win count in Group A. They dropped Azerbaijan for 1-2 record. Viktor Efremovski (192-SF-98) delivered 20 points to lead the effort. Azerbaijan posted a 12:7 lead after the first period. But FYR Macedonia gradually took over. They fired 46 points in the second half to snatch a tough win at the end. Damjan Krstevski (193-SG-99) had 16 points and 11 rebounds for FYR Macedonia. Endar Poladkhanli (200-F/C-98) chipped in 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the losing effort.
Group B
Bulgaria - Moldova 92-59 Bulgaria knocked down Moldova to climb at 3-1 record in Group B. Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99) banked in 21 points for the hosts. Bulgaria accumulated a 31:10 lead at the first intermission. They went on a 24:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Miroslav Vasov (198-G/F-98) accounted for 15 points for Bulgaria. Vadim Bicicov (203-C-99) replied with 14 points for Moldova.
Albania - Slovakia 77-71 Albania rolled past Slovakia for the second win in Bulgaria. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) was unstoppable with 29 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Albania piled up a 40:31 halftime advantage. Slovakia tried hard to return into the game in the second half but came up short at the end. Eldi Hysa (195-G-99) delivered 15 points for Albania. Matej Majercak (183-SG-99) tossed in 18 points and issued 10 assists for Slovakia.
Slovenia - Estonia 55-50 Slovenia outmuscled Estonia to remain unbeaten in Sofia. Ziga Jurcek (196-SG-98) stepped up with 12 points for the winners. Estonia eked out a 33:29 halftime lead. But Slovenia used a 16:5 run in the third period to take a 7-point lead. Estonia narrowed the distance in the fourth period but could not avoid the loss. Aljaz Bratec (192-PG-98) had 10 points for Slovenia. Mart Rosenthal (195-SG-99) responded with game-high 23 points and 12 rebounds for Estonia.
Group C
Holland - Armenia 85-36 Netherlands breezed past Armenia for 3-1 record in Group C. Kevin Schutte (206-F/C-98) and Maik Bouwer (202-SF-99) accounted for 16 points each for the Dutch team. Netherlands accumulated a 36:20 halftime advantage. They went on a massive 49:16 second half run to ice the victory. Justin Koyumjan (183-PG-98) replied with 9 points for Armenia.
Luxembourg - Hungary 62-73 Hungary opened win count in Sofia. They overcame Luxembourg for 1-3 record. Csaba Fazekas scored 15 points for the winning side. Hungary grabbed a 42:28 halftime advantage. They followed with a 22:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Akos Nemeth (195-SF-98) had 10 points for Hungary. Guillaume Chaussy (203-F-99) replied with 17 points for Luxembourg.
Russia - Czech Republic 85-76 Russia marched past Czech Republic to secure the fourth straight win in Sofia. Mikhail Andrianov (198-SG-98) delivered 15 points for the winners. Russia snatched a narrow 34:32 halftime advantage. They however dropped 51 points in the second half to storm to the win. Agasiy Tonoyan (202-F-98) finished with 14 points for the winners. Martin Nabelek (178-PG-98) scored 21 points for Czech Republic.
Group D
Kosovo - Portugal 67-76 Portugal rallied past Kosovo to snap two-game losing skid in Sofia. Vladyslav Voytso (200-F-99) posted 19 points to pace the winners. Portugal ensured a 24:10 lead after ten minutes. Kosovo pulled within 5 points at halftime. However Portugal went on a 19:15 run in the third term and cleared off for good. Goncalo Delgado (204-C/F-98) had 16 points and 16 rebounds for Portugal. Valon Bunjaku (185-PG-98) and Etnik Peci (183-PG-99) answered with 15 points each for Kosovo.
Georgia - Finland 56-71 Finland outgunned Georgia to gain 3-1 record on top of Group D ladder. Elias Valtonen (198-F-99) provided 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Georgia posted an 18:16 lead after ten minutes. But Finland answered with a 55:38 run in the next three quarters to ensure the winning outcome. Edon Maxhuni (188-G-98) deposited 15 points for Finland. Vladimer Purtskhvanidze (206-C-98) nailed 13 points and pulled down 9 rebounds for Georgia.
Division B. Day 3 in Bulgaria - Jul 16, 2018
Group A
FYR Macedonia - Belgium 65-76 Belgium secured the second win in Group A. They topped FYR Macedonia for 2-1 record. Darnell Snyers (181-G-98) scored 14 points to lead the winners. Belgium trailed by one after ten minutes. But they went on a 43:27 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Giuliano Neri (193-SG-99) delivered 12 points for Belgium. Pavle Mihajloski (195-SF-99) answered with 15 points for FYR Macedonia.
Latvia - Azerbaijan 92-46 Latvia captured the third straight win at the tournament. They cruised past Azerbaijan to remain undefeated. Arturs Strautins (198-SF-98) produced 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Latvia grabbed a 51:22 halftime lead. They never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory. Maris Koltons (200-G-99) netted 15 points and collected 11 rebounds for Latvia. Kamran Mammadov (183-PG-00) tossed in 20 points for Azerbaijan.
Group B
Slovakia - Bulgaria 56-69 Bulgaria rolled past Slovakia to improve at 2-1 record in Sofia. Miroslav Vasov (198-G/F-98) scored 24 points to pace the hosts. Bulgaria went on a 21:8 run in the second quarter to ensure a 13-point halftime lead. Bulgaria maintained the advantage throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99) and Yordan Minchev (202-F-98) finished with 14 points each for Bulgaria. Matej Drgon posted 19 points for Slovakia.
Estonia - Albania 85-58 Estonia eased past Albania to record the third straight win. Mart Rosenthal (195-SG-99) banked in 19 points to pace the Baltic team. Estonia got to a strong start building a 21:7 lead at the first break. They controlled the tempo afterwards marching to a comfortable win. Ron Amar Pehka tossed in 16 points for Estonia. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) replied with 21 points for Albania.
Moldova - Slovenia 44-135 Slovenia hammered Moldova to improve at 3-0 record in Group B. Jan Dornik (199-G/F-98) stepped up with 33 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Slovenia grabbed a 66:26 halftime advantage and coasted to the win in the second half. Denis Alibegovic delivered 19 points for Slovenia. Vadim Bicicov (203-C-99) scored 10 points for Moldova.
Group C
Hungary - Holland 42-50 Netherlands fired past Hungary for the second win in Sofia. Kevin Schutte (206-F/C-98) came up with 14 points to lead the Dutch side. Hungary grabbed a 13:8 lead ten minutes into the game. But Netherlands outscored their opponents in each of the next three quarters to celebrate victory. Dylan Van Eyck (201-F-98) chipped in 12 points for Netherlands. Akos Nemeth (195-SF-98) answered with 9 points for Hungary.
Czech Republic - Luxembourg 63-53 Czech Republic held off Luxembourg to remain perfect in Sofia. Eduard Kotasek (189-SG-98) provided 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Czech Republic accumulated a 34:28 halftime lead. Czech Republic used a 17:10 run in the fourth period to seal the win. David Zikla (201-G/F-98) and Jakub Tuma (192-SG-98) had 11 points each for Czech Republic. Mathis Wolff (182-F-98) nailed 13 points for Luxembourg.
Armenia - Russia 54-97 Russia stormed past Armenia to gain the third consecutive victory in Group C. Andrei Toure (99) and Agasiy Tonoyan (202-F-98) provided 16 points each for Russia. They limited Armenia to just 14 points in the first half to take a 21-point lead. Russia then exploded with 62 points in the second half to ease to the win. Andre Zohrabyan (199-C-00) delivered 10 points for Armenia.
Group D
Portugal - Poland 63-93 Poland breezed past Portugal to ensure the third consecutive win in Group D. Mateusz Szczypinski (194-SG-98, agency: Octagon Europe) tossed in 13 points for the winning side. Poland piled up a 44:36 halftime lead. They went on a massive 35:11 run in the third frame to clear off for good. Mikolaj Kurpisz (202-PF-98) had 12 points for the winners. Goncalo Delgado (204-C/F-98) responded with 17 points for Portugal.
Finland - Kosovo 84-45 Finland rolled past Kosovo to register the second win in Group D. Edon Maxhuni (188-G-98) recorded 18 points to lead the charge. Finland accumulated a 37:16 halftime lead. They dropped 47 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Severi Kaukiainen (180-SG-98) and Andre Gustavson (192-G-99) had 10 points each for the winners. Atik Koshi (189-G-99) answered with 13 point for Kosovo.
Division B. Day 2 in Bulgaria - Jul 15, 2018
Group A
Belgium - Latvia 60-63 Latvia nipped Belgium for the second straight win in Sofia. Arturs Strautins (198-SF-98) had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Baltic team. Belgium accounted for a 41:30 halftime advantage. Latvia however turned the tables in the second half. They held Belgium to just 19 points after the big break and snatched the win. Kristers Zoriks (190-G-98) chipped in 12 points in the victory. Tim Lambrecht (210-F/C-98, agency: Court Side) delivered 22 points and 12 rebounds for Belgium.
Azerbaijan - Belarus 62-89 Belarus rallied past Azerbaijan to gain the first win in Group A. Dzianis Vikentsyeu (206-PF-98) posted 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Belarus opened a 46:25 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half and eased to the victory. Tsimur Drukau (197-F-99) had 12 points for the winners. Endar Poladkhanli (200-F/C-98) answered with 27 points and 9 rebounds for Azerbaijan.
Group B
Albania - Bulgaria 54-84 Bulgaria cruised past Albania to take the first win at home championship. Ivan Alipiev (200-F/G-99) banked in 21 points to lead the charge. Bulgaria piled up a comfortable 37:25 halftime lead. They went on a strong 31:12 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Miroslav Vasov (198-G/F-98) had 18 points for Bulgaria. Frenki Lilaj (205-C-98) and Klein Strazimiri (187-PG-98) chipped in 14 points apiece for Albania.
Estonia - Moldova 91-40 Estonia registered the second consecutive victory at the tournament. They breezed past Moldova in Group B. Eric Schmalz (186-G-99) came up with 17 points for the Baltic team. Estonia used a 32:11 run in the second period to clear off for good. Gregor Ilves (191-G-99) tossed in 12 points for Estonia. Vadim Bicicov (203-C-99) deposited 17 points for Moldova.
Slovenia - Slovakia 71-49 Slovenia overcame Slovakia behind 15 points from Denis Alibegovic (188-G-99). Slovenia eked out a 29:28 halftime lead. They picked up the tempo in the second half. Slovenia went on a massive 42:21 second half run to ice the win. Aljaz Bratec (192-PG-98) accounted for 11 points in the victory. Matej Drgon (206-F-98) posted 13 points for Slovakia.
Group C
Czech Republic - Armenia 99-46 Czech Republic stormed past Armenia to stay undefeated in Group C. Martin Nabelek (178-PG-98) accounted for 13 points in the victory. Czech Republic dominated from start to finish. They grabbed a 60:23 halftime lead and cruised to the victory afterwards. Jan Karlovsky (201-SG-99) chipped in 12 points for Czech Republic. Zachary Davidyan (203-F/C-99) topscored with 15 points for Armenia.
Luxembourg - Holland 47-66 Netherlands knocked down Luxembourg to improve at 1-1 record in Group C. Elay Wirjo (196-F-98) stepped up with 15 points for the Dutch side. Luxembourg led by two points at the first break. But Netherlands went on a 21:9 run in the second quarter to open a 34:24 halftime lead. Netherlands limited their opponents to just 23 points in the second half to drive to the victory. Maik Bouwer delivered 13 points for the winners. Christopher Jack responded with 15 points for Luxembourg.
Russia - Hungary 69-68 Russia eked out a narrow win over Hungary to improve at 2-0 record in Group C. Grigory Motovilov (194-SG-98, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) scored 26 points to lead the effort. Russia enjoyed a comfortable 37:26 halftime lead. But Hungary went on a determined comeback effort in the second half to threaten the margin. Russia though hung on to avoid an upset. Alexander Khomenko provided 10 points for the winners. Akos Nemeth (195-SF-98) and Mate Papai replied with 10 points each for Hungary.
Group D
Poland - Finland 81-66 Poland fired past Finland to gain 2-0 record on top of Group D ladder. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) produced 20 points to lead the winning side. Poland accumulated a 43:40 halftime advantage. They extended the gap at 8-point mark at the final intermission. Poland held Finland to just 12 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the win. Jakub Kobel (184-PG-98) had 17 points for Poland. Elias Valtonen (198-F-99) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Finland.
Kosovo - Georgia 77-81 OT Georgia needed overtime to tame Kosovo for the first win in Group D. Aleksandre Phevadze (202-F-98) accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winning team. Georgia posted a 21:14 lead after the opening frame. Kosovo however outscored their opponents in each of the next three quarters to force overtime. Georgia sank 13 points in the extra period and got away with the victory. Sandro Mamukelashvili (208-PF-99) had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Georgia. Valon Bunjaku (185-PG-98) replied with 28 points and 10 rebounds for Kosovo.
Division B. Day 1 in Bulgaria - Jul 14, 2018
Group A
Latvia - FYR Macedonia 79-39 Latvia crushed FYR Macedonia at the start of the tournament. Arturs Strautins (198-SF-98) scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Baltic team. Latvia used a strong 45:18 first half run to take the lead. They followed with an 18:6 rally in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Kristers Zoriks (190-G-98) accounted for 15 points in the win. Viktor Efremovski (192-SF-98) answered with 12 points for FYR Macedonia.
Belarus - Belgium 51-60 Belgium victoriously opened Group A campaign. They topped Belarus in the opener. Tim Lambrecht (210-F/C-98, agency: Court Side) and Darnell Snyers (181-G-98) scored 16 points each for the winners. Belgium posted a 37:27 halftime lead. Belarus pulled within three points at the final intermission. But Belgium used a 19:13 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Dzianis Vikentsyeu (206-PF-98) answered with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Belarus.
Group B
Moldova - Albania 66-139 Albania coasted past Moldova to open win count in Sofia. Celis Taflaj (201-SF-98) came up with 21 points to lead well-balanced effort from the winners. Albania established a massive 67:36 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Enes Kita (184-PG-00) had 19 points for the winners. Vadim Bicicov (203-C-99) answered with 15 points for Moldova.
Bulgaria - Slovenia 52-73 Slovenia breezed past hosting Bulgaria in the first game at the championship. Aljaz Bratec (192-PG-98) posted 18 points and 6 assists to lead the winning side. Slovenia recorded a 37:24 halftime lead. Slovenia then outscored Bulgaria in each second half quarter to race to the victory. Denis Alibegovic produced 11 points for the winners. Ivan Alipiev and Miroslav Vasov (198-G/F-98) answered with 12 points each for Bulgaria.
Slovakia - Estonia 71-73 OT Estonia needed overtime to tame Slovakia in the opener. Ron-Amar Pehka nailed 20 points to lead the winners. Slovakia grabbed a 34:30 halftime lead. However Estonia used an 18:14 run in the fourth term to force overtime. They sank 10 points in the extra period to seal the win. Mart Rosenthal (195-SG-99) had 19 points in the victory. Matej Drgon (206-F-98) answered with 16 points for Slovakia.
Group C
Hungary - Czech Republic 50-63 Czech Republic overcame Hungary to celebrate the first victory in Group C. Eduard Kotasek (189-SG-98) and Martin Kolar (196-SG-98) posted 10 points each for the Czech team. Czech Republic eased to a comfortable 38:17 halftime lead. Hungary picked up the tempo in the second half but could not recover from the huge halftime deficit. Csaba Fazekas (194-F/G-99) had 12 points for Hungary.
Holland - Russia 63-73 Russia outlasted Netherlands to open win count in Group C. Grigoriy Motovilov scored 24 points to pace the winners. Netherlands eked out a 14:12 lead after ten minutes. But Russia responded with a 20:11 run in the second frame to take a 32:25 halftime lead. Russia stretched the gap at 11-point mark at the final intermission and protected it throughout the final term. Alexander Khomenko (190-G-99, agency: Alti Sport) delivered 9 points for Russia. Dylan Van Eyck (201-F-98) answered with 11 points for Netherlands.
Armenia - Luxembourg 62-75 Luxembourg beat Armenia to improve at 1-0 record in Group C. Philippe Arendt (187-PG-98) posted 21 points for the winners. Luxembourg accounted for a 45:35 halftime lead. They maintained the pressure throughout the second half and raced to a well-deserved win at the end. Mathis Wolff (182-F-98) had 13 points and 9 rebounds for Luxembourg. Gabriel Ajemian (186-G-98) answered with 22 points for Armenia.
Group D
Georgia - Poland 58-59 Poland nipped Georgia in the opener. Lukasz Kolenda (191-PG-99) stepped up with 24 points to lead the winners. Georgia stayed in front for the bigger part of the game. They accumulated a 30:22 halftime lead. Poland however ignited a strong comeback rally in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Daniel Golebowski chipped in 10 points for Poland. David Aphkhazava (186-PG-98) answered with 13 points for Georgia.
Finland - Portugal 83-59 Finland thumped Portugal to take the first win in Group D. Edon Maxhuni (188-G-98) tossed in 19 points to lead the effort. Finland grabbed a comfortable 26:8 advantage after ten minutes. They followed with a strong 25:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Teemu Knihtinen (195-G/F-98) had 18 points for Finland. Goncalo Madureira (185-PG-98) answered with 20 points for Portugal.
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