Switzerland – Holland 57-75
Holland dominated the game against Switzerland. Youri Fritz (206-F-2003) recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, earning an index rating of 17. Armin Strojil (184-G-2003) contributed 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Emmanuel Ugbo (203-F-2003) led the scoring with 18 points. Nicolo Isotta had 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists for Switzerland. Holland finished Group D with a 3-1 record, the same as Switzerland.
Czech Republic – Slovakia 62-55
Ondrej Hustak (211-C-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) led the Czech Republic to victory with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist, earning an index rating of 17. Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds. Martin Koller (186-PG-2004) scored 14 points for Slovakia. The Czech Republic finished Group A with a 3-1 record, while Slovakia ended without a win (0-4). The Czech Republic will face Portugal in the knockout phase.
Ireland – North Macedonia 66-77
Very dominant game for the host of this tournament, North Macedonia. Despite the loss in the last quarter 23:15 they still manage to win this game with more than 10 points. Teodor Simikj (215-C-2004) had a strong performance with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Amar Hot (203-F-2003, agency: BIG) contributed 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 steals for North Macedonia. Killian Gribben (208-F-2003) led Ireland with 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Wede Esajobor (183-G-2003) added 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ireland finished Group A with a 1-3 record, while North Macedonia advanced to the knockout phase as the top team in Group A and will face the United Kingdom.
Azerbaijan – Georgia 66-81
George Natsvlishvili (208-F/G-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) had an impressive performance for Georgia with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Giorgi Sulaberidze (201-F/C-2004) contributed 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists. Roderick Anderson III (185-G-2004) stood out for Azerbaijan with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Despite Anderson’s efforts, Azerbaijan failed to secure a victory in all four of their group games, while Georgia finished with a 2-2 record.
Portugal – Luxembourg 67-51
Daniel Vieira (190-PG-2004) scored 15 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, while Tiago Dias (186-G-2004) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for Portugal. Luke Jungers (206-F-2004) led Luxembourg with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Max Logelin (187-G-2003) contributed 14 points. Portugal finished at the top of Group B with a 4-0 record and will face the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals. Luxembourg finished at the bottom of Group B with a 1-3 record.
Ukraine – Kosovo 78-62
Oleksandr Kobzystyi (200-SG-2003) led Ukraine to victory with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists, earning the MVP award with an index rating of 26. Mykhailo Bublyk (194-G-2003) contributed 16 points for Ukraine. Jon Ukaj (187-PG-2005, agency: BIG) scored 10 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists for Kosovo. Ukraine finished Group C with a 3-1 record, while Kosovo ended with a 1-3 record.
Austria – Hungary 79-76 2OT
Austria won the game after two overtimes. Nordin Kapic (203-F-2003, college: Lynn) had a remarkable performance for Austria with 21 points and an impressive 25 rebounds. Miro Zapf (189-G-2003) contributed 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Mark Paar (196-G-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) led Hungary with 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Zsolt Takacs (200-C-2003) added 7 points and 7 rebounds. Hungary finished the group with only one win, while Austria ended with a 2-2 record in Group B.
Latvia – Albania 99-57
Freds Bagatskis (203-G-2003) had an outstanding performance for Latvia with 41 points, including 10 three-pointers. He also added 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Kristofers Karlsons (185-G-2004) contributed 12 points and 6 assists. Xhuljan Tola (211-F/C-2003) scored 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists for Albania. Latvia finished the group with a 2-2 record, while Albania remains winless in Group D.
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