TAMPERE (Finland) - The opening day of the FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2024 saw hosts Finland and the defending champions Serbia get off to a good start with important wins over Lithuania and Italy.
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Key Storylines
Hosts Finland overcome 15-point deficit to emerge victorious over Lithuania with Elmeri Abbey's game-winning layup
2023 winners Serbia overpower Italy for an opening day statement
Slovenia take down Spain, despite Saint-Supery triple-double
Ben Saraf's 31-point game powers Israel's success against Latvia
Top Performers
Ben Saraf posted the highest efficiency rating of the opening day with 31 as Israel's young star shone with 31 points, 8 assists and 2 blocks in a victory over Latvia.
Sweden defeated Denmark powered by Julius Price and his 30-point showcase. The guard added 7 assists and 1 steal to secure himself a spot in the Top Performers lineup.
Slovenia's Urban Kroflic recorded a near triple-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists as his team defeated Spain in Group D.
Even though Spain fell short in that very game, Mario Saint-Supery did manage to post a triple-double of his own with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals which amounted to an efficiency of 27.
Corentin Efono was the unsolvable riddle for Croatian defenders as he came up with 18 points paired up with 9 rebounds and 5 assists in Belgium's opening day success.
Results of the Day
Group A
Belgium 87-71 Croatia Germany 81-73 Türkiye
Group B
Greece 66-69 France Denmark 91-108 Sweden
Group C
Italy 72-78 Serbia Latvia 86-90 Israel
Group D
Slovenia 83-79 Spain Finland 81-80 Lithuania
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