The 2024 U18 Eurobasket was held in Tampere, Finland from July 27 to August 4th, 2024. A few of the largest worldwide names for the 2025 Draft participated together with Nolan Traore and Hugo Gonzalez. In the long run it was neither powerhouse applications Spain or France who have been within the working to medal with France and Spain each getting eradicated by a scorching capturing Israel (led by Ben Saraf). A really gifted Germany took house the gold with a 93-83 victory over Serbia, whereas Slovenia positioned third with a victory over Israel. This occasion has turn out to be a scorching mattress for high expertise. Under are the highest prospects, some gamers who shall be in NCAA or in high highschool grassroot applications this season, high prospects to return subsequent season, and high submit gamers that NCAA applications will certainly take a look at.
High Prospects
Nolan Traore 6’4 PG Saint Quentin 2006 Born France Highlights
Nolan Traore was the best rated participant going into the competitors. Measuring at 6’3 with a 6’5 Wingspan and eight’3 Standing Attain on the Nike Hoop Summit again in April and 6’3.75 with a 6’8 Wingspan and eight’6.25 Standing Attain at BWB Salt Lake Metropolis. He helped lead France to a 6 and 1 report. Sadly, that one loss was within the quarterfinal sport versus Israel. Nolan Traore velocity pops and whereas the European level guard tends to lack the athleticism to the USA level guard on common, he confronted LA based mostly level guard Julius Value and seemed just like the quickest one on the courtroom there as properly. He’s probably one of the best level guard prospect France has developed since Tony Parker. His uncooked means to make performs others merely can not have been on show right here. Averaging 14 level per sport and main the event in help with 9.3 per sport he was content material setting his teammates up. The French go to play was a choose and roll motion with Noa Essengue or Joan Beringer and he seemed for the dive and roll. The truth is, it checked out instances that Nolan might have gone to the rack and completed the performs off along with his fast step however most popular to feed his teammates and let the play develop. Most of his threes got here in catch and shoot conditions the place he went 9/21 (42.9%). Off the dribble he’ll use a fast first step to create area, cease on the dime and take a mid-range prolonged elbow shot when pressed with the shot clock winding down. Along with his athleticism there wasn’t a defender on the occasion who might shut the area for that shot. Often, an excellent free throw shooter he shot surprisingly poorly from the road going 13/21. Almost had a 2 to 1 help to turnover ratio with 65 assists to 35 turnovers. On protection is a ball hoc getting 14 steals within the 7-game slate and was notably adept at stopping offensive gamers on the level of assault.
Hugo Gonzalez 6’4 SG Actual Madrid 2006 Born Highlights
Hugo Gonzalez averaged 20.7 factors (4th main scorer) in 30.3 minutes per sport. He was notably efficient contained in the 3-point line the place he shot 41/69 from the sector (59.4%). He strikes properly off the ball scoring free throw prolonged catch and shoot alternatives or rubbing off screens set on the elbow and capturing floaters proper within the free throw line. He additionally is excellent at discovering alternatives off cuts for layups and dunks. In choose and roll conditions he can create offensive alternatives to get downhill and end performs off. This was the competitors the place we noticed Hugo in a state of affairs the place the offensive expertise round him was not notably robust. This manifested itself along with his poor help to turnover ratio the place he had 25 turnovers and 18 assists. A extra regarding development on offense is that he has been poor capturing from the three-point line at main occasions: 7/25 at U17 in 2022, 7/23 at U18 EuroBasket 2023, 11/45 at ANGT in 2024, and 10/48 at this occasion. As a 6’4 capturing guard he might want to enhance on this space. He was very adept at drawing fouls however wasn’t notably environment friendly from the free throw line capturing simply 69% (33/48) however might have been only a poor event as he normally hovers round 80%. Defensively he’s very essentially sound and might get steals and block photographs as a assist aspect defender. He averaged 2.7 steals and a pair of blocks (third at occasion) per sport typically making key defensive performs in opportune moments. An excellent rebounder for a guard, he averaged 6.9 rebounds per sport for the event.
Noa Essengue 6’10 PF Ulm 2006 Born France Highlights
Noa Essengue is the highest finisher close to the rim capturing 41/61 (67%) from contained in the arc for the event. If he will get a primary step on an opponent inside of the arc he’s ending the play off with both a lay in or a dunk. He has good mushy palms and contact and a fast leap that enables him to keep away from shot blockers contests. Averaging 17.6 factors per sport and seven.6 rebounds he was a really environment friendly scorer. He runs the lanes properly on quick break and has the size and quickness to play both ahead place. Slim construct, he wants so as to add energy to his physique and a few energy as he strikes up ranges. Offensively strikes properly with out the ball and was excellent in choose and dive conditions in half courtroom units. He has good handles and may be very slippery and might slither by defenders. He’s very adept at drawing fouls averaging practically 8 per sport (7.9), however he’s leaving factors on the desk on the free throw line going 38/55 right here (69%). It’s price noting, nonetheless, there’s a degree of enchancment on this space as he went 18/43 (42%) on the ANGT in Dubai within the Spring after which 16/29 (55%) on the ANGT Finals in Berlin in Could. Capturing from three is one other story, and for him to be on the high of group draft boards in 2025, he might want to present progress. He was 1/12 right here on the U18 EuroBasket and three/26 on the ANGT all cumulative in 2024. On protection as a result of his agility and dexterity he’s extremely switchable permitting him to get simply sufficient steals (1.4 per sport) and deflections to disturb opponents. As in offense it could be helpful for him so as to add some energy so he can be higher outfitted to defend facilities on switches.
Ivan Kharchenkov 6’6 SF Bayern Munich 2006 Born Germany Highlights
Ivan Kharchenkov missed three of the 7 video games as a result of a minor harm on the U18s. He was in a position to play the final three single elimination video games to assist lead Germany to victory. Kharchenko has a properly chiseled physique, stable handles, and a clean midrange sport. He can get downhill with both hand utilizing his broad shoulders to get previous opponents. He has robust basketball instincts because the ball handler in choose and roll conditions to find the offensive benefit and making the most of momentum. He can also again down opponents through the use of again to the basket footwork and his energy to slip round opponents for factors in the important thing. Off out-of-bounds performs he’s notably good at going round a display screen on the elbow, catching the ball baseline, and has nice stability in his core to cease full velocity and hit the mid-range leap shot. He’s good in catch and shoot conditions however will correctly learn choose and rolls and hit the surface leap shot when the defender goes beneath the display screen. He lacks athletic pop, and didn’t shoot it effectively from three on the U18 (6/21). As opponents’ our bodies mature a few of his means to overpower opponents with energy might not come as simply. Averaged 17.5 factors 5.3 rebounds and three.8 assists within the 4 video games he performed.
Kasparas Jakucionis CG 6’5 Illinois 2006 Born Lithuania Highlights
Kasparas Jakucionis averaged 19.4 factors, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds on the occasion. Lithuania at all times performed with a three-guard lineup sharing lead guard duties with Nojus Indrusaitis and to a lesser extent with Mantas Juzenas. A confirmed shooter he didn’t fairly shoot it as anticipated in Tampere going 15/47 from lengthy distance (32%). He’s excellent in catch and shoot conditions and shot it properly from the charity stripe at 81% (25/31). He took a couple of too many off the dribble threes right here however was very environment friendly within the arc going 33/56. He makes robust reads off choose and roll in halfcourt offense resulting in him getting downhill and both ending off performs himself or kicking the ball out to the nook for catch and shoot alternatives. As well as, he has nice imaginative and prescient when he not closely pressured resulting in the 5.3 assists per sport. Whereas he performed level guard for the U18 Barcelona group, his place as a professional is at finest as a combo guard and probably as a capturing guard as he’s nonetheless turnover susceptible beneath strain. As he had 31 turnovers in 208 minutes of sport play and had a 1.2 help to turnover ratio. Sensible and aggressive defender he averaged 1.7 steals in Tampere and is a useful rebounder as a guard. Stayed away defensively towards the faster smaller guards and normally defended the larger guards on the occasion. A good athlete his anthropometrics are good in the event you see the imaginative and prescient as him as some extent guard and properly beneath common for a professional if he’s a capturing guard. Measured at 6’4 with out footwear and a 6’5 wingspan, with an 8’2 standing attain on the Nike Hoop Summit in late Spring. He does have good positional energy.
Julius Value 6’3 PG St Joseph Excessive College 2006 Born Sweden Highlights
Julius Value was the second main scorer in Tampere averaging 21.6 factors per sport and was notably proficient from behind the three-point line the place he went 18/41 (44%). He was in a position to showcase his talent set each as a playmaking lead guard and as a long-range shooter. Averaging 5.1 help he had 36 assists to 21 turnovers and a 1.71 help to turnover ratio for the occasion. He was nice at establishing Samuel Obenjo and Alliou Fall for lobs on display screen and dives or discovering him within the dunker spot. He showcased his athleticism, simply zooming previous opponents and getting downhill with both hand, resulting in a excessive proportion from two, 56% (37/66). Value has excellent capturing mechanics and is nice each in catch and shoot alternatives and scoring from lengthy distance off choose and rolls the place the defender goes beneath the display screen. On protection Julius has good energy and competes, he averaged 1.7 steals per sport which equated to 12 steals in 214 minutes. He is a superb assist defender and has a excessive basketball IQ each on protection and offense. Julius is an effective barometer for US grassroots scouts and school recruiters as he’s a identified expertise who’s a 4-star level guard from the category of 2026 who I had beforehand seen this summer season each on the Pangos All-American camp and for his highschool at Part 7 in Glendale, Arizona.
Ben Saraf 6’5 SG Ulm 2006 Born Israel Highlights
Ben Saraf was sensational on the U18 EuroBasket main the event in scoring at 28.1 factors per sport, main his squad to an upset of event favourite France, and MVP being voted the MVP. The Lefty is an effective shooter and has a really robust jab step. That mixture was sufficient to present defenses matches in Tampere. Whereas he hardly ever completed performs off with dunks in half courtroom units, he was in a position to get downhill off that jab step and pump fakes and can end performs contained in the dotted line and use his size to complete over his opponents along with his good mushy contact. He ended up going 51/105 from contained in the arc (48.6%) and 17/47 from, three (36%). He was measured with a 6’7.5 wingspan and eight’6 standing attain at BWB Salt Lake Metropolis. Israel defensive technique was to lure and put strain on opponents this led to Ben Saraf getting 4 steals per sport (28 complete) and lots of quick breaks level alternatives. Saraf did an excellent job working the lanes and ending or drawing fouls on the rim, averaging over 8 free throws per sport and 44/58 (76%). Along with his scoring means, he confirmed wonderful playmaking means averaging over a 2 to 1 help to turnover ratio with 37 assists to his 17 turnovers. Defensively he even averaged 1 block per contest. Regardless of this wonderful event efficiency there are nonetheless some questions he must reply this season to extend his probabilities as an NBA prospect. Does he have the athleticism to play both guard positions on the NBA degree? Israel solely went 3 and 4 within the event as a result of their model and Saraf and his teammates have been notably scorching from past the arc towards France and Spain in elimination video games. At all times a stable shooter, did Saraf improve his effectivity from past the arc or was it a scorching streak in a 3-game span?
Andrej Kostic 6’6 SG/SF Crvena Zvezda 2006 Born Serbia Highlights
Andrej Kostic averaged 12 factors on 41% capturing from the sector whereas taking 2/3 of his photographs from three. Measuring 6’6.75 with a 8’6 Standing Attain in Treviso, he’s on the shorter aspect for a SF however has good anthropometrics for a capturing guard. He has a textbook shot that was on show within the semifinal sport versus Israel when he hit a buzzer beating 3 pointer to take Serbia to the Championship sport versus Germany. Strong construct however not notably athletic he can deal with the ball with both hand or makes use of a change of tempo crossover dribble to get downhill. Given most of his photographs are leap photographs he didn’t go to the free throw line very a lot which is one thing you’d like for him to enhance in since he’s very environment friendly from the charity stripe. Shot 17/46 (37%) from three In Tampere. He must work on his help to turnover ratio which was unfavourable each at this occasion and in his ANGT performances in 2024. Defensively as a result of his lack of size and athleticism he solely had 6 steals in 177 minutes. His professional potential is how a lot you profile him as an elite shooter.
Dame Sarr 6’5 SG Barcelona 2006 Born Italy Highlights
Dame Sarr was worst on the U18 EuroBasket in 2024 than 2023 regardless of being extra skilled and among the many older gamers on the event. He’ nonetheless an fascinating prospect however has not improved his capturing within the final 18 months. He’s nonetheless a really streaky from the three level and free throw line. In 2023 he went 18/44 from three and 27/45 from the charity stripe. In 2024 he went 7/33 from three and 29/49 from three. These numbers aren’t going to work as an NBA guard prospect regardless of his size and potential on the defensive finish of the ball. On quick break alternatives he can end performs with one of the best of them with robust one-handed dunks. On half courtroom units he is ready to create for himself and for different’s as he had 33 assists to his 22 turnovers. He can get downhill and create contact to both end performs or get to the road. He did have a greater shot choice profile in Tampere by taking much less threes than photographs contained in the arc. He nonetheless creates offensive alternatives along with his protection along with his size with 22 steals in 194 minutes (3.7 per sport). Enjoying with the highest membership at Barcelona will probably be fascinating how environment friendly he may be as a scorer.
Savo Drezgic 6’3 PG Georgia 2006 Born Serbia Highlights
The College of Georgia level guard measured at 6’3.25 with an excellent wingspan and eight’4.5 Standing Attain at BWB Salt Lake Metropolis. Voted to the all-tournament group, Savo Drezgic averaged 20.4 factors and 5.6 assists in Tampere. Drezgic displayed some versatility with the flexibility to change roles and play both guard positions on offense successfully. A really environment friendly participant, his capturing splits for the occasion have been 48.5% (47/97) from the sector, 39% (16/41) from three, and 79% (33/42) from the free throw line. Drezgic is excellent off the choose and roll studying the defenses; hitting the open leap shot when the defender goes beneath the display screen or getting downhill if the defender trails him off the display screen. His one season taking part in within the US for DME has helped him achieve energy and turn out to be craftier across the basket when the tall assist defender comes to change his shot. Off the ball he is excellent off catch and shoot conditions from three and working off screens to get his catch and shoot alternatives. Defensively, he’s not going to dam photographs as a result of his lack of size and athleticism, however he’s bodily, anticipates performs properly, and competes leading to 18 steals in 7 video games and averaging 5.6 rebounds per sport. He appeared as ready as any level guard from this occasion to play on the Division 1 degree this season.
Honorable Point out
Mohamed Diakite 6’9 Ahead Saint Quentin 2006 Born France
Mohamed Diakite has a prototype ahead physique. He strikes up and down the courtroom and was requested to defend the highest scoring wings on the U18 occasion together with Ben Saraf and Kasparas Jakucionis. Measuring with a 7’3.75 wingspan and a 9’2.25 Standing Attain at Eurocamp he has measurements that NBA groups hunt down. On offense, Diakite served because the third or fourth possibility on the French group scoring totally on quick break baskets or in catch and shoot alternatives. Whereas he solely went 4/17 from three on the occasion, he did go 8/11 from the free throw line displaying a pleasant and clean leap shot. His scoring tended to occur in spurts and when he was aggressively shifting with out the ball in half courtroom units, studying open spots he tended to have extra success. He has had some development and enchancment since ANGT in Paris and in Berlin. At Tampere, he appeared to play with higher spacing and appeared extra snug as a wing participant. He, nonetheless, nonetheless can get sped up and tends to not catch passes cleanly in tight areas. As well as, his focus and depth wavers comparatively to the opposite gamers on the courtroom. He exhibits flashes of being at instances probably the most gifted participant on the courtroom and different instances the place he’s a legal responsibility each on offense and protection. For instance, on protection he routinely misplaced his man on out of bounds performs. As talked about, France typically trusted him to defend the opponent’s primary scoring possibility, but his defensive stats are fairly mediocre, with a complete of 6 mixed blocks and steals in 157 minutes of taking part in time. He averaged 8.9 and 49.5 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per sport. The imaginative and prescient with Diakite isn’t with what his present manufacturing is however what he could possibly be.
Neoklis Avdalas 6’7 SG Panathinaikos 2006 Born Greece Highlights
Neoklis Avdalas acquired some buzz in February on the BWB Salt Lake Metropolis the place he measured 6’6.25, with a 6’7.5 wingspan, and eight’9.25 standing attain. He has not carried out to the excitement since that occasion sadly. An excellent athlete right here in Tampere he averaged 11.4 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and a pair of.6 assists. On offense he tends to be very methodical with the ball however when he’s extra environment friendly along with his dribbles and assaults the rim getting downhill with or with no display screen he can end effectively. For the occasion he went 24/50 from two, mixing in floaters and onerous dribble in the direction of the baseline mid-range leap photographs to his lay ups and dunks. He didn’t shoot it properly from lengthy distance lacking going 9/32 from three (28%) and 5/9 from the free throw line in 180 minutes. Avdalas inefficiency from the surface is because of shot choice which is accentuated by his lack to attract fouls to get to the road regardless of his athleticism and handles. On protection his play may be very uneven when it comes to focus and depth. He did get his share of steals 11 in 7 video games. As well as, the variety of rebounds he amassed,27, is shocking low given his pure athletic means. Greece ended up tenth on the occasion with 3 wins in 7 video games.
City Kroflic 6’5 SG Mega Mis 2006 Born Slovenia Highlights
City Kroflic assist lead Slovenia to a 6-1 report with their solely loss being towards eventual champions Germany. His measurements from EuroCamp in Treviso have been 6’5.5 with a 6’9 wingspan and a 8’6.25 standing attain. Referred to as a shooter going into U16 Europe and ANGT occasions he had been inconsistent, right here he put it collectively displaying his fluid capturing movement. He averaged 16.4 factors per sport (30/60 from 2), 38% from three (14/37), and 87% from the charity stripe (13/15). Along with his means to make photographs he performed off of it to get downhill and create alternatives in the important thing for himself. On choose and roll conditions he was ready to make use of the momentum to get downhill and rating or set teammates up for catch and shoot alternatives. Resulting in 38 assists and 22 turnovers in 205 minutes of taking part in time. A really offensive minded participant he held his personal on protection and even had 11 steals for the event. Lacks splendid athleticism however has good capturing mechanics and first rate positional measurement. He helped himself along with his play in Tampere.
Mario Saint-Supery 6’3 Level Guard Unicaga 2006 Born Spain Highlights
Mario Saint Supery was the third main scorer at Tampere, averaging 21.4 factors per sport whereas capturing 43% from the sector (51/119). Mario does an excellent job mixing his capturing profile with each assaults to the rim and taking lengthy distance three-point photographs. His means to slither by and discover offensive benefits is uncanny. Whereas he isn’t notably explosive or robust, he’s good at altering tempo and being affected person on a display screen or play to develop to search out the offensive benefit. When getting downhill he avoids blocks by shielding the ball along with his physique and was in a position to get to the free throw line over 6 instances per contest (6.3). A stable free throw shooter (34/43), he has stable capturing type and was finest from lengthy distance in catch and shoot alternatives. He successfully used pump fakes to reload from lengthy distance or to search out an open mid-range leap shot. Mario wants to enhance his effectivity from three and to chop down his turnovers. However he did showcase his means to create for others, averaging 6.3 assists per sport (2nd in event) and had wonderful rebounding numbers for some extent guard (5.4 per sport). Defensively, he’s an excellent group defender averaging 1.7 steals per sport and as talked about rebounder.
Jack Kayil 6’4 CG Mega Mis 2006 Born Germany Highlights
Jack Kayil needed to play off the ball extra in Tampere, as he shared major ball dealing with duties with Christian Anderson. Kayil who measured at 6’3.25, 6’5.25 wingspan, and a 8’5.5 standing attain at BWB Salt Lake Metropolis has good measurement for a lead guard. He shoots it properly from the free throw line and from the nook the place it’s primarily catch and shoot conditions. From the highest of the important thing and the wing he’ll improve in problem taking threes off the dribble, off the choose and roll, and an occasional sidestep three. He took virtually 8 threes per sport (7.7) and total shot them at 35.2% (19/54). Off choose and roll he’s very adept at getting downhill through the use of his physique to protect off opponents and likes to make use of his physique to create contact and get to the road. He went 24/27 from the charity stripe for the event. There are some issues along with his ending across the rim the place he was 13/32 and along with his penance of capturing 1/3 extra 3’s than photographs contained in the arc this led to a really inefficient sub 40% discipline aim proportion for the occasion 37% (32/86). And whereas he can use his physique to get downhill some query if a part of his inefficiency is because of lack of high finish velocity. Demonstrated some good playmaking means to set teammates up for nook threes or lobs off the choose and roll and total had 24 assists to 10 turnovers. Defensively was in a position to guard larger or smaller opponents and confirmed a knack of being an excellent assist defender taking fees and getting in passing lanes for steals the place he had 10 in 7 contests (1.4 per sport). Averaged 15.3 factors per sport.
Hannes Steinbach 6’9 PF 2006 Born Germany Highlights
Hannes Steinbach lately signed with BEO so will probably be taking part in for an ABA membership this season after having performed for TG Würzburg final season. Voted in the event high 5 he led the occasion in rebounds at 12.7 per sport whereas additionally averaging 1.4 blocks and 1 steal per sport. An excellent athlete he confirmed the flexibility to be faster to the ball on secondary jumps than anybody on the courtroom. Most of his makes have been across the basket and listed between 6’9 and 6’10 (measured at 6’9.5, 7’1.75 Wingspan, and 9’1 Standing Attain at Treviso EuroCamp) he’s most likely not lengthy sufficient to be a middle however has the positional measurement as a 4. Didn’t make a shot from the surface however went 21/27 from the free throw line. Averaged 15.4 factors per sport and had 5 double doubles in 7 video games and was statistically the second best participant within the event.
Joan Beringer 6’10 PF Cedevita Olimpija 2006 Born France Highlights
Joan Beringer publicity to the worldwide scout scene has grown tremendously in 2024, the place he performed for the Subsequent Technology group in Dubai. Listed at 6’10, with measurements from occasions in 20204 at 6’9.5, he performed because the display screen and dive entrance courtroom participant for France on the U18 EuroBasket. Beringer is a fluid athlete who runs the lanes properly on fastbreaks and can end performs robust with an explosive dunk. Beringer had nice chemistry with Nolan Traore on choose and dive performs the place he typically completed performs off with two handed lob dunks. In half courtroom units, aside from choose and dives, he’s primarily an offensive menace on the dunker spot or as an offensive rebounder on this stage of his improvement. He doesn’t have a lot of a face up sport though he can keep away from fees with a euro step and solely had 2 turnovers in 147 minutes of sport play. Defensively, he was the enforcer within the inside for France regardless of having a wiry body. He had 8 blocks in 7 video games and averaged 9.1 factors and 5.3 rebounds per sport. Because the event he has left SIG Strasbourg program and shall be taking part in his upcoming season for Cedevita Olimpija in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Kristers Skrinda 6’8 PF BA Turiba 2006 Born Latvia Highlights
Kristers Skrinda averaged a double-double with 17.7 factors (tenth) and 10.4 rebounds (2nd) per sport. A little bit of an unknow previous to the U18 EuroBasket, he showcased his feathery contact that includes stable capturing mechanics going 18/41 (44% from three) and 26/27 (96%) from the free throw line. On quick breaks he can end with dunks and is a stable athlete working up down the courtroom. Confirmed some potential off the dribble taking part in off his robust capturing contact and stable handles. Defensively is a superb rebounder and has good energy on the block. Regardless of taking part in primarily within the submit on the occasion for Latvia and listed at 6’10 on his FIBA profile our intel signifies he’s nearer to six’8/6’9 which results in a future as a hybrid ahead in lieu of PF/C.
NCAA or US HS
Christian Anderson 6’0 PG Texas Tech 2006 Born Germany Highlights
Christian Anderson helped lead Germany to the first-place end with a 31-point outburst within the Championship sport. General, he averaged 20.4 factors and shot over 60% from contained in the arc. He simply might get downhill towards his opposing defenses and was adept in a pullback mid-range shot. He had 35 assists to 24 turnovers which was a 1.45 help to turnover ratio and shot 32% (18/56) from three on excessive quantity (8 per sport). As he heads to campus at Texas Tech, he might want to improve his effectivity in each these classes. His lack of peak (probably shall be slightly below 6 toes with out footwear each time he will get his professional day measurements) are a difficulty for him on the defensive aspect of the ball. His lack of rebounds and blocks mirror this statistically talking. As well as, his steal numbers are low for a participant along with his velocity. He might want to showcase that means to at all times convey full courtroom strain for Texas Tech. Anderson was voted within the event’s high 5.
Samuel Obenjo 6’9 Ahead AZ Compass 2006 Born Sweden
Samuel Obenjo stands out each in rawness and size a 6’9 Ahead with a 7 foot plus wingspan he was high 10 in each rebounds and blocks at Tampere. He averaged 14.9 factors, 8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks whereas capturing 68% from the sector (44/65). He strikes very properly up and down the courtroom for a participant along with his size and has potential along with his lateral motion though he has points opening up an excessive amount of and rawness in his positional consciousness on protection. Offensively, he’s an incredible pic and dive possibility as a result of his athleticism and size; and most of his factors got here off lobs, offensive rebounds (virtually 3 per sport), and dunker spot factors. Catches the ball very properly within the air however wants some work catching the ball off the bounce in site visitors. Could make the occasional catch and shoot play however was inefficient each from the free throw line (15/31) and from mid-range. Did an incredible job when in place as a assist defender blocking photographs. Wants so as to add energy as a defensive presence within the submit and has some work when it comes to studying performs each on offense and protection however has a excessive motor. Has excessive potential upside however will most likely play restricted minutes for the powerhouse AZ Compass beginning out. However this shall be an ideal atmosphere for him to speed up his development and be a contributor for them by finish of season.
Jayden Hodge 6’7 Ahead St. Rose, NJ 2006 Born Belgium *Class of 2026 Highlights
Jayden Hodge averaged 15.9points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals in Tampere. Enjoying each forwards positions for Belgium he scored lots of his factors off quick break baskets or within the submit on the dunker spot (39/76 from2). Appeared to be probably the most snug capturing type the midrange and three from the baseline. Didn’t shoot the ball effectively from the road or from three going 5/23 from three (22%) and 18/38 or 47% from the free throw line. Like most US based mostly gamers, he was stronger than most of his opponents overwhelming his defensive opponent at instances simply along with his energy. Participated on the BWB Malaga measuring at 6’6.25, with a 6’7.75 wingspan, and a 8’6.75 standing attain.
Returning Subsequent 12 months (2007 Born high gamers):
Declan Duru 6’8 Ahead Actual Madrid 2007 Born Germany
Declan Duru measured at 6’8 with a 7’0-foot wingspan on the BWB Europe in Malaga this summer season simply previous to the U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 9.8 factors and 5.7 rebounds for Germany in Tampere. Enjoying 23.7 minutes per sport he can defend his U18 EuroBasket title subsequent season. His wingspan and size allowed him to play both ahead place and even in a pinch some heart at this degree. As with Actual Madrid he’s extra of a complimentary participant than a major offensive participant. Most of his factors come off quick break factors, off the roll in choose and roll, or offensive putbacks close to the rim. He continues to exhibit he is an effective, low quantity, nook three shooter going 6/13 at this occasion. An excellent free throw shooter going 21/26 or 81%. Defensively his size intimidates opponents, however you wish to see extra manufacturing when it comes to steals and blocks for him to be thought of a 3 and D prospect (5 steals and 5 blocks in 7 video games). With Actual Madrid dropping their major scorers on the U18 season he has the chance to exhibit he can create for himself and for others. This can decide his upside as a prospect for the best degree. Ought to he stay a complementary participant on offense then he should turn out to be a stellar defensive participant for the best degree.
Mark Morano Mahmutovic 6’6 SG Cedevita Olimpija 2007 Born Slovenia
Mark Morano Mahmutovic, some occasions will simply checklist him as Mark Morano, was a key contributor coming off the bench for the third place Slovenia. In BWB Malaga he measured at 6’6 peak, with a 6.6.75 wingspan, and eight’5.5 standing attain. He averaged 8.6 factors and 1.1 steals in 19.5 minutes per sport. He was good within the arc ending performs off with dunks (35.5 max vert in Malaga) and has a fluid mid-range leap shot. Going 16/27 from contained in the arc. He’s far more explosive with momentum which could possibly be a difficulty as he matures given his lack of splendid size. Went 9/18 from three, largely in catch and shoot conditions. Wants so as to add energy as he would too typically get to the outlet and get his shot blocked on marginal contact as an alternative of making area by initiating the contact. This was demonstrated in his stats along with his lack of free throw makes an attempt (2 in 136 minutes). Defensively is the place is lack of explosive energy stands out as he has some bother shifting laterally towards faster guards. Maybe with some extra energy he might push the offensive participant additional away and make the angles to get by him harder. Mark has the mentality of a scorer, we are going to see if he is ready to make the required changes for the following iteration of this occasion.
Ognjen Srzentic 6’7 SF Mega Mis 2007 Born Serbia Highlights
Ognjen Srzentić was a key contributor to assist lead Serbia to the finals. Averaging 6’3 factors per sport in 15.5 minutes he was extremely environment friendly when he performed. A task participant on this group he made most of his alternatives capturing 71% from the sector (17/24) and 73% from three (8/11). As well as, he had a constructive help to turnover ratio and scored 13 factors within the Finals versus Germany. Measured at Basketball With out Borders Malaga this summer season at 6’7.5 peak, 6’9.25 Wingspan and eight’7 Standing Attain. On protection wants to chop down on his fouls.
Avtandil Bakhtadze 6’9 PF/C Kaunas 2007 Born Georgia
Avtandil Bakhtadze performed within the EuroBasket U18 B Division. One of many high prospects within the U16 B division a 12 months in the past. He was measured on the BWB Malaga 6’9.75,7’5 wingspan, and 9’2 standing attain. Measurements which can be wonderful for an influence ahead and ample for a middle. He averaged 14.9 factors, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 33.5 minutes of sport time. On half courtroom units he’s an excellent offensive possibility within the submit along with his extensive base and wonderful decrease physique energy. His size permits him to complete across the rim the place he went 42/71 (59%). He has some potential capturing making a couple of couple catch and shoot threes and going 11/15 from the charity stripe (73%). On protection his size and energy assist him defend the rim and seize rebounds. He has some lateral mobility however is finest within the drop in choose and roll protection.
Nikola Janicic 6’5 SF 2007 Born Macedonia
Nikola Janicic spelled Janichikj on FIBA profile was voted MVP of the FIBA U18 European championships. He led the event in scoring at 22.6 factors per sport and was seventh in assists averaging 4.1. He averaged greater than 11 3 level shot try per sport making virtually 4 per sport (3.9) and went 31/91 total. He went 20/26 from the charity stripe. He has a knack to search out the open lane and making the right learn off the ball.
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Oskar Giltay 6’10 PF/C Limburg 2006 Born Belgium
Oskar Giltay led the event in blocks 3.1 per sport (22 blocks in 158 minutes) averaging 5.5 block per 40 minutes and 1.2 blocks per foul. He confirmed good energy defending the submit and to change photographs and get deflections (6 steals in 7 video games). Averaging 10 factors per contest he went 28/50 from the sector for the occasion. Working down the lanes on quick break alternatives and ending performs with dunks. Didn’t shoot a 3 within the competitors however confirmed some potential in catch and shoot conditions and going 14/17 from the free throw line.
Aleksa Dimitrijevic 6’11 C Partizan 2006 Born Serbia
Aleksa Dimitrijevic was second in blocks in Tampere averaging 2.7 per sport. His means to defend the rim helped lead Serbia to the championship sport. Dimitrijevic averaged 10.4 factors and seven.1 rebounds, flashing some footwork and fast toes across the rim. Most of his factors come within the important thing both off rebounds, dives or on the left aspect of the block the place he can end going center. His higher offensive scoring video games got here off the place he had 2 or extra offensive rebounds. His willingness to do the soiled work for Serbia with restricted touches was key to their success. He went 23/34 from the free throw line (68%) and had 15 assists to 12 turnovers, making him an possibility as a passer in excessive low conditions. Defensively his size allowed him to deflect photographs and get some steals the place he had 7 in 174 minutes.
Luigi Suigo 7’3 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 2007 Born Italy
A 12 months youthful and taller than everybody on this checklist Luigi Suigi measured at Basketball With out Borders Malaga at 7’3 with a 7.4.75 wingspan and 9’6 standing attain. In 147 minutes, he averaged 7 factors, 7.4 rebounds (eighth finest), and 1.9 blocks (fifth finest). As you may envision Luigi nonetheless has a lot room to fill out his physique and wishes so as to add energy. He tends to get in bother when he makes an attempt to place the ball on the ground or lowers his palms to waist degree. For a participant with that size, he must be extra environment friendly across the rim 19/39 and may do in a 12 months at this occasion. His intrigue is that he’s already snug as a choose and pop possibility. And whereas he had a small pattern measurement right here, going 3/9 from lengthy distance, he additionally appears snug as an out of doors shooter at ANGT occasions in 2024. He’s not an excellent switchable participant on protection both and was primarily used within the drop in choose and roll conditions and used to defend the basket.
Ivan Juric 6’10 PF/C Bubrava 2006 Born Croatia
Ivan Juric averaged 14.4 factors and 5.9 rebounds in 24.9 minutes. He has good energy and likes to make use of his weight as leverage within the submit on protection. He confirmed some potential capturing going 20/28 from the free throw line and seven/14 from three. He’ll make the open leap shot if left open in catch and shoot conditions. Within the submit he’s a again to the basket submit participant utilizing his footwork and physique to create leverage and area to complete. He isn’t an incredible athlete and isn’t notably lengthy which exhibits along with his lack of blocks and steals on the occasion (7 mixed in 175 minutes). He lacks splendid lateral velocity.
Marcus Moller 7’1 PF/C Malaga 2006 Born Denmark Highlights
Marcus Moller averaged 13.1 factors, 7.4 rebounds (eleventh), and 1.7 blocks (sixth) on the EuroBasket U18. His peak and talent to shoot from the surface are two of his belongings as a participant. Like different taller gamers who can shoot at this degree he wants so as to add energy as he will get pushed round and wouldn’t be capable to guard a division 1 heart as a result of his lack of energy at this second, however he protects the rim as a assist defender has above common leaping means and was proficient as a rebounder. On offense he’ll run the ground or be within the dunker spot to complete performs with dunks (30/47 or 64% from 2) and has a fluid capturing movement from the surface. He’s a menace from lengthy distance, going 6/18 on the occasion. As well as, he went 14/17 from the free throw line. Along with his heigh and capturing movement he shall be a coveted participant by NCAA groups in a 12 months offered he provides weight and or energy.
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