FINAL

Slovenia - France 78-82
France toppled Slovenia to defend their U20 European title. Slovenia posted a 42-37 halftime advantage. They maintained it throughout the third term. But France unleashed 28 points in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory at the end. Zacharie Perrin (206-C-2004, college: Illinois) came up with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Noah Penda (200-F-2005) added 15 points and 14 rebounds for the champions. Urban Klavzar (184-PG-2004) tallied 23 points for Slovenia.

3-4 Place

Belgium - Greece 68-70
Greece stepped onto the pedestal in Gdynia. They nipped Belgium to conquer the third place. Greece ensured a 21-15 lead after the opening quarter. But Belgium went on a 25-10 run in the second stanza to surge ahead. The Hellenes responded with a 39-28 second half rally to steal the victory. Theodoros Konstantinidis (194-G-2004) chipped in 19 points for Greece. Ayuba Bryant (204-F/C-2005) posted 19 points for Belgium.

5-6 Place

Czech Republic - Lithuania 85-94
Lithuania overcame Czech Republic to earn the fifth position. The Czech team established a 55-42 halftime lead. But the Baltic team bounced back with a 27-9 rally in the fourth period to secure the winning outcome. Paulius Murauskas (203-F-2004) delivered 29 points, while Rokas Jocys (195-SG-2004) added 18 points for Lithuania. Jakub Necas (203-F-2004) tossed in 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Czech Republic.

7-8 Place

Poland - Spain 80-107
Spain secured the 7th position in the standings as they rallied past Poland. Izan Almansa (208-PF-2005) scored 23 points to lead the winners. Spain erupted for 60 points in the first half to take a 23-point lead. They never looked back in the second half cruising to the win. David Gomez (205-G/F-2004) had 18 points for Spain. Jakub Andrzejewski (190-G/F-2004, agency: AB Agency) answered with 14 points for Poland.

9-10 Place

Italy - Israel 69-58
Italy rallied past Israel to earn the 9th place. The teams were tied at 32 at halftime. But Italy followed with a 37-26 rally in the second half to ensure the victory. Filippo Gallo (195-G-2004) connected for 15 points for Italy. Ilay Dolinski (205-F-2005, agency: Avi Zilberman) tossed in 13 points for Israel.

11-12 Place

Serbia - Germany 75-68
Serbia outgunned Germany to finish 11th at the championship. Serbia opened a 3-point halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 7-point mark heading into the fourth period and raced to the win. Filip Malesevic (223-C-2005) posted 12 points and 14 rebounds for Serbia. Elias Rapieque (200-G-2004) responded with 16 points for Germany.

13-14 Place

Iceland - Turkey 96-95
Iceland topped Turkey to avoid relegation. Turkey secured a 2-point halftime lead. Iceland responded with a 32-22 rally in the third stanza to surge ahead. Turkey unloaded 35 points in the final period but could not avoid the loss and relegation. Tomas Thrastarson (197-G-2005, agency: Blacktop Management) tallied 26 points, while Agust Kjartansson (186-PG-2004) contributed 22 points for Iceland. Melih Tunca (196-G-2005) chipped in 26 points for Turkey.

15-16 Place

North Macedonia - Montenegro 81-69
North Macedonia wrapped up their Gdynia campaign with victory over Montenegro. Nikola Bojchev (192-SG-2004) and Toma Stojanovski recorded 13 points apiece for North Macedonia. They went on a 51-27 rally in the second and third terms to take a decisive lead. Petar Minic (186-G-2004) hauled in 17 points for Montenegro.

FINAL

Romania - Ukraine 80-58
Romania are Division B winners in Pitesti. The hosts overcame Ukraine in the title game tonight. Romania dominated from start to finish. The home side grabbed a 43-30 halftime lead. They went on a 21-13 rally in the third period to clear off for good. Denis Badalau (202-F/G-2006) provided 22 points, while Andrei Oinaru (203-F/C-2005) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for the champions. Pavlo Karasov (203-F-2004) answered with 11 points for Ukraine.

3-4 Place

Finland - Holland 73-56
Finland clinched Division A promotion as they beat Netherlands to step onto the pedestal in Pitesti. Finland established a 43-28 halftime lead. They kept Netherlands at bay throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Oliver Kanden (197-SF-2004) posted 17 points, while Tuukka Harsila (192-G/F-2004) and Juuso Salmi recorded 12 points each for the winners. Stef Van Bussel (208-C-2004) replied with 13 points and 12 rebounds for Netherlands.

5-6 Place

Hungary - Georgia 79-96
Georgia earned the fifth place in Romania. They fired past Hungary behind 27 points from Giorgi Ochkhikidze (190-PG-2004, agency: BIG) delivered 27 points. Georgia trailed by two points after ten minutes. But they went on a 50-39 second half run to ice the victory. Giorgi Sulaberidze (201-F/C-2004) banked in 26 points for Georgia. Peter Csendes (186-G-2004, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) and Kornel Csuti (205-F/C-2004) posted 13 points apiece for Hungary.

7-8 Place

Portugal - Slovakia 74-60
Portugal defeated Slovakia to earn the 7th position in Pitesti. Slovakia entered the second half up by seven points. But Portugal went on a 45-24 second half run to secure the victory. Luis Silva (183-F-2004) and Filipe Dionisio (200-F-2004, agency: Promo Sport ID) accounted for 13 points each for Portugal. Alex Krajcovic (197-F-2004) replied with 16 points for Slovakia.

9-10 Place

Croatia - Bulgaria 60-71
Bulgaria toppled Croatia to earn the 9th place. Croatia grabbed a 14-11 lead after ten minutes. However Bulgaria responded with a 25-10 run in the third stanza to surge ahead for good. Iliyan Pishtikov (192-F-2004, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) produced 20 points for Bulgaria. Ivan Bogdanovic (205-G-2004, agency: AltusBasket) accounted for 24 points for Croatia.

11-12 Place

Estonia - United Kingdom 84-83 OT
Estonia nipped Great Britain in overtime to claim the 11th place. Great Britain led by six points after three quarters. But Estonia held their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth period to force overtime. Estonia then sank 11 points in the extra quarter to eke out victory. Aleksander Tassa (195-SG-2004) and Rasmus Andre (188-SF-2004) provided 18 points apiece for Estonia. Latrell Davis (190-G-2005) notched 21 points for Great Britain.

13-14 Place

Ireland - Latvia 48-58
Latvia earned the 13th position at the tournament as they rallied past Ireland. Latvia posted a 34-28 halftime lead. They held Ireland to just 20 points in the second half and raced to the win. Rihards Berkolds (192-SG-2004) tossed in 16 points, while Peteris Pinnis (214-C-2004) added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Isaiah Ogunbare (203-C-2004) answered with 12 points for Ireland.

15-16 Place

Kosovo - Sweden 63-73
Sweden outscored Kosovo to finish 15th in Pitesti. Sweden piled up a 45-29 halftime advantage. Kosovo narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss. William Holmstrom (190-G-2005) produced 21 points, while Vilhelm Bodingh and Villiam Garcia (202-SG-2004) added 10 points each for Sweden. Jon Ismajli (195-SG-2005) responded with 14 points for Kosovo.

17-18 Place

Switzerland - Albania 94-51
Switzerland cruised past Albania to claim the 17th place. Switzerland built a 46-17 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Dylan Ducommun-dit-Verron (191-G-2004) finished with 15 points for Switzerland. Arden Begaj (213-C/F-2005) responded with 12 points for Albania.

19-20 Place

Azerbaijan - Armenia 61-71
Armenia wrapped up their campaign with the win over Azerbaijan. Arayik Gevorgyan came up with 17 points as Armenia clinched the 19th position. Armenia went on a 39-31 second half rally to snatch the win. Erik Karakhanyan contributed 16 points for Armenia. Rashid Abbasov (196-F-2004) tossed in 18 points for Azerbaijan.