MVP: Juan Nunez (192-G-2004) of Real Madrid Best Guard: Juan Nunez (192-G-2004) of Real Madrid Best Forward: Fedor Zugic (197-G/F-2003) of Ulm Best Center: Adem Bona (6'10''-F/C-2003) of Prolific Prep
Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship First Team 2022
Lithuania and Spain advance into Final in Podgorica - Jul 24, 2022
SEMIS
Spain - Israel 84-75 Spain rallied past Israel to enter the title game in Podgorica. Spain dominated in the first half. They established a 48-35 halftime lead. Israel managed to slow their opponents down in the third term. They pulled within 9 points at the final break. But Spain protected the lead throughout the fourth quarter and rallied to the win. Juan Nunez (192-G-2004) chipped in 18 points, while Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-2003) added 16 points for the winning side. Noam Dovrat (195-PG-2002, agency: Avi Zilberman) answered with 26 points for Israel.
Lithuania - Montenegro 67-63 Lithuania outlasted Montenegro to secure the ticket into the championship game in Podgorica. Mantas Rubstavicius (198-SG-2002) scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Montenegro stayed in front throughout the first half. The hosts grabbed a 35-28 halftime lead. But Lithuania responded with a 24-14 run in the third quarter to spur ahead. They held Montenegro to just 14 points in the fourth stanza and rallied to the victory. Jokubas Rubinas (187-G-2002) had 11 points for the Baltic side. Andrija Grbovic (207-F-2003) answered with 16 points for Montenegro.
Spain celebrate title in Podgorica - Jul 24, 2022
FINAL
Lithuania - Spain 61-69 Spain conquered the trophy in Podgorica. They beat Lithuania to clinch Gold. Spain went on a 26-17 run in the first period to take a 9-point lead. Lithuania managed to erase the deficit in the next two quarters. The teams entered the fourth period tied at 55. But Spain limited their opponents to only 6 points in the fourth frame and snatched the victory. Michael Caicedo (197-F-2003) delivered 13 points, while Ruben Dominguez (197-SG-2003) topscored with 17 points. Juan Nunez (192-G-2004) had 11 points and was named the MVP. Mantas Rubstavicius (198-SG-2002) produced 15 points for Lithuania.
3-4 Place
Montenegro - Israel 86-77 Montenegro stepped onto the podium in Podgorica. The hosts held off Israel to claim the Bronze medals. Israel led by four points ten minutes into the game. But Montenegro tied things at 40 at the big break. Montenegro unloaded 46 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Fedor Zugic (197-G/F-2003) delivered 22 points for the Balkan team. Gilad Levy (215-C-2002) answered with 25 points and 10 rebounds for Israel.
5-6 Place
France - Turkey 84-65 France finished the tournament on a high note. They fired past Turkey to finish fifth. les Bleues recorded a 29-14 lead after ten minutes. They followed with an 18-13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Clement Frisch (201-F-2002) and Adama-Alpha Bal (196-G-2003) notched 15 points apiece for France. Tibet Gorener (203-F-2002) tallied 22 points for Turkey.
7-8 Place
Croatia - Belgium 93-77 Croatia outgunned Belgium to earn the 7th overall position. Leo Menalo (208-F-2002, agency: BeoBasket) was pivotal with 28 points and 8 rebounds for Croatia. They grabbed a 34-21 lead after ten minutes of action. Croatia went on a furious 41-25 second half run to ice the win. Matej Bosnjak (204-C-2002) produced 19 points in the victory. Sean Pouedet (187-PG-2003) and Siebe Ledegen (199-F-2003) had 17 points apiece for Belgium.
9-10 Place
Italy - Slovenia 81-78 Italy topped Slovenia to claim the 9th position. Slovenia led by three points at halftime 37-34. But the Azzurri stepped on the gas in the second half. They poured in 47 points after the big break and raced to the victory. Alfredo Boglio (190-G-2003) tossed in 21 points, while Leonardo Okeke (205-PF-2003, agency: Players Group) added 17 points for Italy. Urban Klavzar (184-PG-2004) responded with 21 points for Slovenia.
11-12 Place
Germany - Greece 83-68 Germany held off Greece to earn the 11th position in the championship. Germany recorded a 38-29 halftime lead. They followed with a 26-15 run in the third term to clear off for good. Len Schoormann (192-PG-2002, agency: BeoBasket) notched 23 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds, while Bent Leuchten (214-C-2002) added 22 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Panagiotis Tsamis (204-C-2002) and Giorgos Fillios (196-SG-2002) netted 8 points each for Greece.
13-14 Place
Portugal - Poland 57-67 Poland saved their Division A place as they rallied past Portugal in the game for the 13th position. Poland went on a strong first half run to take a 36-22 halftime lead. Portugal cut the deficit at 6-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Poland limited their opponents to just 8 points in the final quarter and rallied to the win. Kacper Klaczek (204-F-2002) netted 19 points, while Igor Milicic (204-SG-2002) added 15 points in the victory. Andre Cruz (198-G/F-2002) answered with 16 points for Portugal.
15-16 Place
Czech Republic - Ukraine 80-61 Czech Republic stormed past Ukraine in the game for the 15th place. The Czechs took a 40-28 halftime lead. They went on a 24-13 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) notched 14 points and 11 boards for the winning side. Max Shulga (193-G-2002) hauled in 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Ukraine.
Israel, Montenegro, Spain and Lithuania enter semifinals in Podgorica - Jul 22, 2022
Quarterfinals
Israel - Turkey 82-73 Israel paved their way into the semifinal stage. They held off Turkey to advance. Harel Rinski (198-SF-2002) came up with 19 points to pace the winners. Turkey led by five points after ten minutes. But Israel responded with a 50-33 run in the next two quarters to surge ahead. Turkey sank 25 points in the fourth term but could not save the game. Noam Dovrat (195-PG-2002, agency: Avi Zilberman) posted 16 points in the win. Tibet Gorener (203-F-2002) replied with 17 points for Turkey.
Croatia - Montenegro 67-89 Montenegro knocked down Croatia to complete the semifinal picture in Podgorica. The hosts stunned their opponents with a 27-13 run in the first period. Montenegro followed with a 24-14 rally in the fourth period to seal the win. Fedor Zugic delivered 19 points, while Andrija Grbovic (207-F-2003) added 17 points for Montenegro. Croatia replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds from Tomislav Buljan.
Belgium - Spain 71-95 Spain crushed Belgium to seal their semifinal appearance. Spain trailed by one point after ten minutes. But they went on a massive 55-29 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Millan Jimenez notched 22 points, while Juan Nunez (192-G-2004) added 11 points for the winners. Thijs De Ridder (202-SF-2003) replied with 13 points for Belgium.
France - Lithuania 79-89 Lithuania stunned France to make it into the semis. The Baltic side dominated in the first half. Lithuania recorded a 48-30 halftime advantage. They followed with a 26-23 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Mantas Rubstavicius (198-SG-2002) was unstoppable with 38 points, while Dominykas Stenionis (178-PG-2002) and Jokubas Rubinas (187-G-2002) had 11 points each for Lithuania. Matthew Strazel (182-PG-2002) answered with 25 points for France.
Quarterfinals are set in Podgorica - Jul 20, 2022
Spain - Poland 83-60 Spain outgunned Poland to advance into quarterfinal stage. Spain opened a 44-32 halftime lead. They went on a 19-8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Michael Caicedo (197-F-2003) delivered 14 points, while Juan Nunez (192-G-2004) added 13 points and 9 assists for Spain. Kacper Marchewka (192-G-2002, agency: AB Agency) answered with 13 points for Poland.
Turkey - Ukraine 72-56 Adem Bona (207-F/C-2003) tallied 18 points and 17 rebounds to pace Turkey past Ukraine. Turkey piled up a 37-30 halftime lead. They held Ukraine to 26 points in the second half and marched to the win. Sarper Mutaf (197-G-2002, college: Minnesota) added 13 points for Turkey. Oleksadr Kobzystyi (200-SG-2003) answered with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Ukraine.
Belgium - Greece 87-72 Belgium fired past Greece to reach the quarterfinal stage. Belgium accumulated a 45-34 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Thijs De Ridder (202-SF-2003) produced 19 points, while Marlon Makwa (198-PF-2002) added 14 points for Belgium. Georgios Tanoulis (210-C-2002, agency: Network Sports International) answered with 20 points for Greece.
Israel - Slovenia 77-60 Israel fired past Slovenia in Round of 16 clash. Gilad Levy (215-C-2002) recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Israel went on a 22-9 run in the second term to take a 13-point lead. They followed with a 23-16 run in the fourth stanza to seal the victory. Noam Dovrat (195-PG-2002, agency: Avi Zilberman) knocked down 13 points for Israel. Luka Scuka (201-SF-2002) netted 12 points for Slovenia.
Italy - Croatia 72-88 Croatia fired past Italy in Round of 16 clash. Croatia unloaded 46 points in the first half to open a 14-point halftime lead. They went on a 25-15 run in the third term to take a massive 24-point advantage at the final break and rallied to the victory at the end. Tomislav Buljan (205-F-2002) delivered 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Vito Kucic (190-G-2002) added 15 points for Croatia. Leonardo Okeke (205-PF-2003, agency: Players Group) answered with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Italy.
Lithuania - Germany 75-70 Lithuania outgunned Germany to secure their place in the quarterfinal stage. Germany arrived at halftime up by seven points. Lithuania responded with a 22-12 run in the third term to spur ahead. They held Germany to 16 points in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Mantas Rubstavicius (198-SG-2002) tossed in 24 points, while Dominykas Stenionis (178-PG-2002) added 13 points for Lithuania. Michael Rataj (197-SF-2003) answered with 15 points for Germany.
France - Portugal 54-41 France knocked down Portugal to advance into the next round of action. les Bleues recorded a 19-9 lead after ten minutes. Portugal narrowed the gap at one-point mark at halftime. But France limited their opponents to just 14 points in the second half and raced to the win. Yvan Ouedraogo (206-F-2002) posted 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Clement Frisch (201-F-2002) added 10 points in the win. Andre Cruz (198-G/F-2002) answered with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Portugal.
Montenegro - Czech Republic 80-78 Montenegro held off Czech Republic to claim the quarterfinal berth. Czech Republic led by 4 points at the big break 44-40. They extended the lead to 5 points at the final break. But Montenegro used a 20-13 run in the fourth term to snatch the victory. Filip Andjusic (205-C-2002) posted 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Fedor Zugic (197-G/F-2003) added 15 points for Montenegro. Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) answered with 19 points for Czech Republic.
Review of Day 3 in Podgorica - Jul 19, 2022
Greece - Portugal 91-56 Greece knocked down Portugal to claim the first win in Group B. Portugal jumped to a 24-15 lead after ten minutes. But Greece quickly turned things around. They went on a 26-12 rally in the second term to eke out a 41-36 halftime lead. The Hellenes went on a strong 50-20 second half run to seal the win. Georgios Tanoulis (210-C-2002, agency: Network Sports International) posted 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Alexandros Nikolaidis (203-F-2003) added 16 points for Greece. Ruben Prey (207-F-2005) answered with 15 points for Portugal.
Ukraine - Spain 58-89 Spain coasted past Ukraine to finish the group stage undefeated. Spain registered a 52-31 halftime lead. They followed with a 37-27 second half rally to ice the victory. Aitor Etxeguren (206-F/C-2002) and Hector Alderete (205-F-2002) fiinsihed with 16 points each for Spain. Vitalii Shymanskyi (205-F-2003) dropped 15 points for Ukraine.
Slovenia - France 74-63 Slovenia held off France for the first win in Podgorica. France enjoyed a 36-31 halftime lead. But Slovenia went on a strong 24-11 run in the third term to surge ahead. They maintained the lead throughout the fourth period and ran away with the victory. Sasa Ciani (205-PF-2003) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Luka Scuka (201-SF-2002) added 12 points for Slovenia. Ilias Kamardine (193-SG-2003) and Brice Dessert (207-C-2003) replied with 10 points each for France.
Italy - Israel 82-83 OT Israel nipped Italy in overtime to climb atop of Group B. Italy led by two points at the big break 43-41. Israel denied the deficit in the third term. The teams traded baskets throughout the fourth quarter heading into overtime to decide on the winner. Israel sank 10 points in the extra period to snatch a narrow win. Gilad Levy (215-C-2002) came up with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Noam Dovrat added 15 points for Israel. Davide Casarin (196-G-2003) provided 17 points for Italy.
Lithuania - Czech Republic 108-66 Lithuania crushed Czech Republic for the first victory in Montenegro. The Baltic team unloaded 63 points in the first half to open a 30-point halftime lead. They added 45 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Seven players scored in double digits for the winners. Augustas Marciulionis (193-G-2002) scored 18 points for Lithuania. Ondrej Hanzlik (201-G-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 21 points for Czech Republic.
Croatia - Belgium 75-76 Belgium nipped Croatia to finish second in Group A at 2-1 record. Croatia enjoyed a 6-point lead after ten minutes. But Belgium slowly erased the deficit and sank 22 points in the fourth term to snatch the win. Thijs De Ridder (202-SF-2003) posted 28 points and 15 rebounds, while Marlon Makwa (198-PF-2002) added 12 points for Belgium. Matej Bosnjak (204-C-2002) and Vito Kucic (190-G-2002) provided 17 points each for Croatia.
Montenegro - Germany 76-72 Montenegro toppled Germany to clinch the top position in Group D. Germany led by 8 points at the first break. But Montenegro went on a strong 22-13 run in the fourth period to secure a narrow victory at the end. Fedor Zugic (197-G/F-2003) posted 21 points, while Andrija Grbovic (207-F-2003) added 20 points and 13 rebounds for Montenegro. Nolan Adekunle (200-SF-2002) answered with 15 points for Germany.
Turkey - Poland 54-53 Turkey nipped Poland to take 2-1 record in Group D. Turkey enjoyed a 34-29 halftime lead. Poland put on a decent fight in the second half cutting the deficit late but Turkey hung on to escape with a narrow win at the end. Adem Bona (207-F/C-2003) delivered 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Sarper Mutaf (197-G-2002, college: Minnesota) added 10 points for Turkey. Igor Milicic (204-SG-2002) answered with 19 points for Poland.
Review of Day 2 in Podgorica - Jul 17, 2022
Slovenia - Croatia 74-77 Croatia nipped Slovenia for the first win in Buducnost. Slovenia enjoyed a 36-32 halftime lead. But Croatia used a 21-13 run in the third term to spur ahead. They withheld a furious comeback rally from Slovenia in the final term to snatch the win. Tomislav Buljan (205-F-2002) accounted for 25 points and 15 rebounds for Croatia. Luka Scuka (201-SF-2002) answered with 19 points for Slovenia.
Israel - Portugal 86-90 OT Portugal outlasted Israel in overtime to open win count in Group B. Israel grabbed a 29-11 lead after ten minutes. But Portugal managed to erase the deficit in the next periods and forced overtime. They poured in 14 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Andre Cruz (198-G/F-2002) knocked down 25 points and 19 rebounds, while Ruben Prey (207-F-2005) added 24 points for Portugal. Noam Dovrat (195-PG-2002, agency: Avi Zilberman) answered with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for Israel.
Italy - Greece 89-78 Italy overcame a slow start to beat Greece in Podgorica today. Greece led by six points ten minutes into the game. But the Azzurri responded with a 51-37 second half run to snatch the win. Alfredo Boglio (190-G-2003) delivered 19 points, while Leonardo Okeke (205-PF-2003, agency: Players Group) added 15 points for Italy. Omer Netzipoglou (195-G/F-2002) answered with 18 points for Greece.
Ukraine - Lithuania 71-69 Ukraine held off Lithuania for the first win in Group C. The teams went neck and neck throughout the entire contest. The scoreboard read 32-32 at halftime. Lithuania snatched a 4-point lead at the final break. But Ukraine sank 25 points in the fourth term and snatched a narrow win at the end. Bohdan Bryniuk (201-F-2003, agency: BIG) netted 21 points, while Max Shulga (193-G-2002) and Oleksadr Kobzystyi (200-SG-2003) had 15 points each for Ukraine. Mantas Rubstavicius (198-SG-2002) chipped in 17 points for Lithuania.
Spain - Czech Republic 88-71 Spain knocked down Czech Republic to gain the second straight win in Podgorica. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Spain led by 5 points at the big break. They stretched the lead to 12 points at the final break and cruised to the win. Juan Nunez (192-G-2004) notched 17 points for Spain. Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) replied with 13 points for Czech Republic.
France - Belgium 86-65 France fired past Belgium for the second straight win in Podgorica. les Bleues recorded a 46-29 halftime lead. They added 40 points in the second half and breezed to the victory. Yvan Ouedraogo (206-F-2002) scored 13 points, while Matthew Strazel (182-G-2002) and Clement Frisch (201-F-2002) added 12 points each for France. Thijs De Ridder (202-SF-2003) knocked down 14 points for Belgium.
Montenegro - Turkey 77-70 Djordjije Jovanovic (199-SG-2003) scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to pace Montenegro past Turkey. Montenegro sank 31 points in the second term to take a 15-point halftime lead. Turkey managed to narrow the gap at 6-point mark in the third term. But Montenegro held their opponents to 16 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Fedor Zugic (197-G/F-2003) had 19 points for Montenegro. Sarper Mutaf (197-G-2002, college: Minnesota) answered with 22 points for Turkey.
Germany - Poland 76-69 Germany held off Poland for the first win in Montenegro. Germany rallied to a 39-31 halftime lead. Poland used a 23-13 run in the next period to surge ahead. But Germany dropped 24 points in the fourth term to snatch the win. Evans Rapieque (193-PG-2002) delivered 16 points, while Nolan Adekunle had 11 points for Germany. Jakub Coulibaly (204-F-2003) answered with 19 points for Poland.
Division B. Serbia triumph in Tbilisi - Jul 24, 2022
FINAL
Serbia - Iceland 81-67 Serbia clinched Division B title. They outscored Iceland in the Final. Serbia posted a 23-16 lead ten minutes into the game. Iceland managed to pull within one point at halftime 39-38. But Serbia stiffened defensively in the second half. They held Iceland to 12 points in the third term to open a 6-point lead. Serbia dropped 25 points in the fourth period and raced to the victory. Luka Paunovic (197-SG-2002, agency: BeoBasket) notched 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Aleksa Kovacevic (187-PG-2002) added 15 points for the champions. Thorvaldur Arnason (198-F-2002) replied with 19 points for Iceland.
3-4 Place
Estonia - Finland 63-53 Estonia claimed the Division A berth as they knocked down Finland in the consolation final. Joonas Riismaa (195-SF-2002) came up with 13 points to pace the winners. Estonia opened a 32-25 halftime lead. They outscored Finland in the next two quarters and rallied to the win. Johannes Kirsipuu (188-G/F-2002) had 12 points in the victory. Gezim Bajrami (207-C-2003) tossed in 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Finland.
5-6 Place
Latvia - Sweden 66-80 Sweden clinched the fifth position in Division B. They topped Latvia in their final outing in Georgia. Sweden led by one point at halftime. But the Scandinavian team used a strong 43-30 second half run to seal the win. Bo Klintman (206-F-2003) tallied 16 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Toms Skuja (184-PG-2002) answered with 13 points for Latvia.
7-8 Place
North Macedonia - Bulgaria 64-69 Bulgaria outscored North Macedonia to earn the 7th position in the final ladder. Bulgaria posted a 43-38 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 9-point mark heading into the fourth term. North Macedonia held their opponents to just 9 points in the final quarter but could not avoid the loss. Konstantin Kostadinov (204-F-2003) delivered 22 points for Bulgaria. Marko Milovanovic (196-G-2002) tallied 18 points and 9 rebounds in the defeat.
9-10 Place
Hungary - Ireland 55-66 Ireland wrapped up their campaign on a winning note. They beat Hungary to finish 9th. Ireland found themselves trailing by 3 points after ten minutes. But they went on a 33-23 second half rally to snatch the win. Rapolas Buivydas (203-F-2002) had 18 points for the Irish. Abel Sovegjarto (201-F-2002) posted 10 points for Hungary.
11-12 Place
Kosovo - Georgia 79-116 Georgia knocked down Kosovo to finish 11th in Tbilisi. The hosts grabbed a 49-38 halftime lead. Georgia unloaded 67 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Nikoloz Gaprindashvili (198-G/F-2002) notched 30 points, while Merab Shengelia added 20 points for the winners. Bardh Istrefi (204-PF-2004) answered with 21 points and 12 rebounds for Kosovo.
13-14 Place
Switzerland - Holland 76-80 Netherlands outscored Switzerland to earn the 13th overall position. Switzerland jumped off to a 19-11 lead after ten minutes. But Netherlands responded with a 25-12 run in the second frame to take a 36-31 halftime lead. Netherlands dropped 27 points in the third period to ensure 9-point lead at the final break. Switzerland cut the deficit in the fourth period but could not avoid the defeat. Yannick Kraag (203-G-2002) tossed in 33 points and collected 13 rebounds to pace the Dutch side. Jamal George (185-PG-2002), Malyk Rebetez (183-G-2002) and Petar Kozic (205-F-2002) had 16 points each for Switzerland.
15-16 Place
Romania - Albania 81-98 Albania finished their campaign on a winning note. They stormed past Romania to occupy the 15th spot. Romania led by six point at halftime. Albania however turned things around in the second half. They poured in 58 points to snatch the win. Xhersido Hajdari (207-C-2002) posted 27 points and 11 rebounds for Albania. Stefan Grasu (200-SF-2003, agency: BIG) and Matei Bodea (195-SF-2002) produced 19 points each for Romania.
17-18 Place
Slovakia - Luxembourg 60-74 Luxembourg outgunned Slovakia to end up their Tbilisi campaign. Luxembourg went on a strong 25-9 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Jonathan Diederich (200-SF-2003) delivered 26 points and 13 boards for Luxembourg. David Harabin (207-F/C-2002) netted 16 points for Slovakia.
Division B. Serbia and Iceland advance into championship game - Jul 23, 2022
SEMIS
Estonia - Serbia 58-73 Serbia advanced into Division B Final. They beat Estonia and therefore clinched Division A berth. Serbia recorded a 40-20 halftime lead. Estonia narrowed the deficit at 10-point mark at the final break. But Serbia held their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Mihailo Boskovic (205-F-2002) netted 17 points, while Vojin Medarevic (205-C-2002) added 16 points for Serbia. Joonas Riismaa (195-SF-2002) answered with 19 points for Estonia.
Iceland - Finland 94-77 Iceland secured the championship game berth in Tbilisi. They stormed past Finland in the semifinal clash tonight. Iceland posted a 45-29 halftime lead. They unloaded 49 points in the second half and eased to the victory at the end. Orri Gunnarsson (194-F-2003) delivered 27 points, while Fridrik Jonsson (201-F-2002) added 15 points for Iceland. Hugo Boman (200-G-2002) answered with 20 points for Finland.
Division B. Semifinals are set in Tbilisi - Jul 22, 2022
Quarterfinals
Bulgaria - Finland 64-67 Finland completed the semifinal picture as they nipped Bulgaria tonight. Finland jumped off to a comfortable 25-13 lead after ten minutes. Bulgaria pulled within 2 points at the final break. But Finland responded with a 19-18 run in the fourth period to snatch the win. Sebastian Lindberg (193-G-2002) finished with 20 points, while Kalle Koivunen (190-G-2002) added 13 points for Finland. Emil Stoilov (208-C-2002) answered with 14 points and 17 rebounds for Bulgaria.
Sweden - Iceland 71-77 Iceland advanced into semis in Tbilisi. They beat Sweden in the quarterfinal clash today. Sweden and Iceland were tied at 30 after twenty minutes. But Iceland used a decisive 24-13 run in the third term to take an 11-point lead. Sweden unloaded 28 points in the fourth term but could not rescue the game. Thorvaldur Arnason (198-F-2002) posted 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Olafur Gunnlaugsson (201-F-2002) added 11 points for the winners. Wilhelm Falk (203-F-2003) answered with 17 points for Sweden.
Serbia - Latvia 79-76 Serbia held off Latvia to reach the semifinal stage in Division B. The Balkan team grabbed a 23-12 lead after ten minutes. Latvia narrowed the gap to 2 points heading into the fourth term. But Serbia withheld the rally and managed to eke out a tough victory at the end. Petar Kovacevic (203-PF-2002) delivered 26 points, while Aleksa Kovacevic (187-PG-2002) and Mihailo Boskovic (205-F-2002) had 13 points each for the winning side. Kriss Helmanis (208-G-2002) netted 18 points for Latvia.
Estonia - North Macedonia 81-59 Estonia continued to pile wins in Tbilisi. They stormed past North Macedonia to seal their semifinal berth. Kasper Suurorg netted 18 points to lead the Baltic team. Estonia posted a 43-33 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half and marched to the victory. Joonas Riismaa (195-SF-2002) accounted for 13 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Estonia. Marko Milovanovic (196-G-2002) replied with 18 points for North Macedonia.
Division B. Quarterfinals are set in Tbilisi - Jul 20, 2022
Holland - Romania 75-82 Romania outgunned Netherlands for the second win in Tbilisi. Netherlands enjoyed a 44-35 halftime lead. But Romania responded with a 47-31 second half run to snatch the win. Stefan Grasu (200-SF-2003, agency: BIG) posted 19 points, while David Patru (186-SG-2004) added 16 points for the winners. Joryam Saizonou (191-PG-2002) answered with 25 points and 8 assists for Netherlands.
Latvia - Hungary 62-58 Latvia held off Hungary to gain the second victory at the tournament. Ricards Vanags (202-G/F-2002) came up with 18 points to lead the winners. Latvia grabbed a 31-20 halftime lead. Hungary pulled within three points at the final break. But Latvia poured in 20 points in the fourth frame to seal the win. Dez Tanoh (190-PG-2002) had 22 points for Hungary.
Estonia - Luxembourg 95-48 Estonia cruised past Luxembourg to remain undefeated in Tbilisi. The Baltic team grabbed a 54-23 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Joosep Heinla (200-F-2002) finished with 15 points, while Sverre Aav (193-SG-2002) and Joonas Riismaa (195-SF-2002) contributed 13 points each for Estonia. Jonathan Diederich (200-SF-2003) accounted for 12 points for Luxembourg.
Ireland - Bulgaria 75-72 Ireland overcame a slow start to nip Bulgaria for the second win in Group C. Bulgaria jumped off to a 35-25 halftime lead. But Ireland replied with a 28-15 rally in the second half to secure the victory. Samuel Alajiki (201-F-2002) delivered 19 points and 7 rebounds for the Irish team. Konstantin Kostadinov (204-F-2003) answered with 24 points and 9 rebounds for Bulgaria.
North Macedonia - Georgia 76-73 North Macedonia outlasted Georgia for the third win in Tbilisi. North Macedonia trailed by 7 points at halftime. But they went on a 39-29 second half run to ice the win. Luka Savicevic and Andrej Andonoski recorded 14 points each for North Macedonia. Vladimer Tavakarashvili and Vladimer Salaridze (201-F-2002) replied with 19 points each for Georgia.
Albania - Finland 53-77 Finland cruised past Albania to gain 3-1 record in Group D. Finland opened a 38-18 halftime lead. They drained 39 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Eemi Luukkonen (200-F-2002) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Finland. Xhersido Hajdari (207-C-2002) replied with 21 points for Albania.
Kosovo - Austria 79-72 Kosovo held off Austria to open win count in Group B. They went on a 25-10 run in the first period to take a comfortable lead. Austria narrowed the distance in the next periods but could not avoid the loss at the end. Don Polloshka (171-PG-2002) provided 18 points and 11 assists for Kosovo. Bardh Istrefi (204-PF-2004) added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Nordin Kapic (203-C-2003) answered with 29 points and 13 rebounds for Austria.
Slovakia - Switzerland 60-77 Switzerland outgunned Slovakia to ensure 2-2 record in Group D. Switzerland opened a 42-28 halftime lead. They ignited a massive 26-10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ryan Muhr (195-SF-2002) provided 16 points, while Marco Matasic (183-G-2002) and Jamal George (185-PG-2002) added 15 points each for Switzerland. David Novak (195-F-2003) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Slovakia.
Division B. Day 4 in Tbilisi - Jul 19, 2022
Austria - Sweden 72-73 Sweden nipped Austria for the fourth consecutive win in Tbilisi. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Bo Klintman (206-F-2003) delivered 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Sweden. Austria grabbed a 35-33 halftime lead. But Sweden responded with a 22-19 run in the fourth quarter to snatch a narrow win. Felix Brostrom (203-F-2003) finished with 12 points for Sweden. Guylain Mbemba (197-F-2003) answered with 24 points and 7 rebounds for Austria.
Georgia - Kosovo 92-59 Georgia cruised past Kosovo to improve at 2-1 record in Group B. Georgia opened a 38-35 halftime lead. They unleashed 54 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Vladimer Tavakarashvili (197-F-2002) tossed in 21 points, while Nikoloz Gaprindashvili (198-G/F-2002) added 17 points for Georgia. Don Polloshka (171-PG-2002) answered with 11 points for Kosovo.
Finland - Slovakia 85-54 Finland clinched the second victory in Georgia. They brushed by Slovakia for 2-1 record. Eemi Luukkonen (200-F-2002) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Finland posted a 37-30 halftime lead. They followed with a 29-10 run in the fourth period to secure a comfortable win. Aarni Korkiatupa (198-G-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) had 14 points for the winners. David Novak (195-F-2003) replied with 13 points for Slovakia.
Romania - Estonia 48-108 Estonia crushed Romania to gain the third straight win in Group A. The Baltic team dominated from start to finish. Estonia accumulated a 62-24 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Seven players scored in double digits for Estonia. Joonas Riismaa (195-SF-2002) topscored with 17 points for the winning side. Mihai-Nicolae Corcoana answered with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Romania.
Switzerland - Serbia 68-91 Serbia outgunned Switzerland to improve at 4-0 record in Group D. The Balkan team posted a 51-34 halftime lead. They held Switzerland to just 12 points in the fourth quarter to march to the win. Aleksa Kovacevic (187-PG-2002) recorded 15 points, while Mihailo Musikic (213-C-2002, agency: BeoBasket) added 14 points for Serbia. Malyk Rebetez (183-G-2002) hauled in 21 points for Switzerland.
Luxembourg - Iceland 55-97 Iceland cruised past Luxembourg for the third win in Tbilisi. Iceland shocked their opponents with a strong 49-17 first half run. They maintained the lead throughout the second half to ease to the win. Olafur Gunnlaugsson (201-F-2002) accounted for 27 points for Iceland. Jonathan Diederich (200-SF-2003) provided 18 points for Luxembourg.
Division B. Day 3 in Tbilisi - Jul 17, 2022
Estonia - Holland 73-62 Estonia held off Netherlands to gain the second straight win in Group A. Netherlands led by one point at halftime 37-36. But Estonia went on a 37-25 second half run to seal the victory. Joonas Riismaa (195-SF-2002) netted 19 points, while Johannes Kirsipuu (188-G/F-2002) added 17 points for Estonia. Yannick Kraag (203-G-2002) answered with 24 points for Netherlands.
Kosovo - North Macedonia 67-85 North Macedonia outgunned Kosovo to improve at 2-1 record. North Macedonia built a 45-33 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half and eased to the victory. Amar Hot (199-F-2003) and Andrej Mitrevski (190-G-2003) delivered 14 points each for North Macedonia. Visar Ejupi (200-SF-2003) answered with 13 points for Kosovo.
Bulgaria - Hungary 73-54 Bulgaria cruised past Hungary to stay undefeated in Group C. Hungary led at halftime but conceded a 23-44 second half blow to surrender at the end. Emil Stoilov (208-C-2002), Lachezar Toshkov (187-G/F-2002, agency: BIG) and Martin Anguelov (170-G-2002) posted 13 points each for the winners. Gerzson Radics (193-F-2002) answered with 14 points for Hungary.
Slovakia - Albania 53-55 Albania nipped Slovakia to open win count in Group D. Slovakia jumped off to a 20-9 lead after ten minutes. But Albania responded with a massive 19-2 run in the second term to surge ahead. Slovakia tried hard to steal the win in the second half but Albania fend off all the efforts and got away with a narrow win. Marvin Prodani (187-G-2002) posted 12 points for Albania. David Novak (195-F-2003) had 20 points and 8 rebounds for Slovakia.
Sweden - Georgia 77-67 Sweden toppled Georgia for the third straight win in Tbilisi. The Scandinavian team led by one point at halftime. They however went on a 23-13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Romeo Myrthil (186-PG-2002) tossed in 17 points for Sweden. Vladimer Tavakarashvili (197-F-2002) recorded 19 points for Georgia.
Serbia - Finland 74-68 Serbia overcame Finland for the third consecutive win in Tbilisi. Finland led by two points at halftime. But Serbia used a 28-18 run in the third period to spur ahead. Finland limited their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Nikola Saranovic (200-F-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) and Petar Kovacevic (203-PF-2002) delivered 13 points each for Serbia. Kalle Koivunen (190-G-2002) answered with 22 points for Finland.
Iceland - Romania 93-67 Iceland cruised past Romania to improve at 2-1 record atop of Group A. Orri Gunnarsson (194-F-2003) stepped up with 22 points for the winners. Iceland recorded a 40-33 halftime lead. They unloaded 53 points in the second half to ease to the win. Enzo Vescan (194-SF-2002, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points for Romania.
Ireland - Latvia 59-72 Latvia knocked down Ireland to gain 1-1 record in Group C. Latvia claimed a 45-33 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and raced to the win at the end. Toms Skuja (184-PG-2002) delivered 16 points and 10 assists for the Baltic team. Samuel Alajiki (201-F-2002) answered with 18 points for the Irish team.
Division B. Day 2 in Tbilisi - Jul 16, 2022
Romania - Luxembourg 83-67 Romania outgunned Luxembourg for the first win in Tbilisi. Luxembourg recorded a 36-32 halftime lead. But Romania unloaded 51 points in the second half and marched to the win. Matei Domeanu scored 20 points, while Enzo Vescan (194-SF-2002, agency: BIG) and Luca Colceag (203-SF-2003) added 14 points each for Romania. Max Logelin (187-G-2003) answered with 17 points for Luxembourg.
Albania - Serbia 48-116 Serbia claimed the second straight victory in Group D. They knocked down Albania to stay perfect. Serbia built a 73-21 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Mihailo Boskovic (205-F-2002) finished with 20 points, while Luka Paunovic (197-SG-2002, agency: BeoBasket) added 17 points for Serbia. Marvin Prodani (187-G-2002) answered with 13 points for Albania.
North Macedonia - Sweden 90-92 Sweden outscored North Macedonia for the second straight win in Tbilisi. Sweden sank 29 points in the first period to take a 14-point lead. North Macedonia tried hard to narrow the deficit in the next quarters before coming up just short of win at the end. Felix Brostrom (203-F-2003) delivered 29 points, while Bo Klintman (206-F-2003) added 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Sweden. Amar Hot (199-F-2003) replied with 22 points and 10 rebounds for North Macedonian team.
Finland - Switzerland 71-55 Finland rallied past Switzerland behind 16 points from Eemi Luukkonen. Switzerland and Finland went neck and neck throughout first three quarters. Finland led by just 2 points at the final intermission. But they followed with a 26-12 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Valtteri Mervola (185-G-2002, agency: Blacktop Management) posted 14 points for the winners. Petar Kozic (205-F-2002) answered with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Switzerland.
Holland - Iceland 76-78 Iceland nipped Netherlands to gain the first victory in Group A. Netherlands recorded a 25-13 lead ten minutes into the game. But Iceland managed to find their way back into this one. They narrowed the gap and then fired 27 points in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Orri Gunnarsson (194-F-2003) tossed in 23 points, while Thorvaldur Arnason (198-F-2002) had 14 points for Iceland. Joryam Saizonou (191-PG-2002) answered with 18 points for Netherlands.
Georgia - Austria 81-65 Georgia held off Austria for the first win at the home championship. Austria enjoyed a 20-14 lead after the first period. But Georgia responded with a 49-25 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Vladimer Salaridze (201-F-2002) notched 15 points, while Nikoloz Gaprindashvili (198-G/F-2002) had 12 points for the home side. Nordin Kapic (203-C-2003) replied with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Austria.
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