Day 7 recap: Czech Republic impress to take Brno title, Hungary victorious in Sopron Final
MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA U20 European Challengers reached their conclusion on Sunday as hosts Czech Republic and Hungary joined France and Slovenia as winners of their respective tournaments.
MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA U20 European Challengers reached their conclusion on Sunday as hosts Czech Republic and Hungary joined France and Slovenia as winners of their respective tournaments.
Headlines:
- Czech Republic clinch Brno title as Spain have to settle for second
- France make it a perfect week at 5-0 in Tbilisi
- Hungary prevail on home soil in Sopron Final
MVP Awards:
Brno: David Bohm (CZE) - 15.0 PPG / 6.6 RPG / 2.0 APG
Heraklion: Gregor Glas (SLO) - 18.4 PPG / 5.0 RPG / 2.6 APG
Tbilisi: Milan Barbitch (FRA) - 16.8 PPG / 5.2 RPG / 4.0 APG
Sopron: Vincent Valerio-Bodon (HUN) - 12.0 PPG / 7.0 RPG / 2.8 APG
Day 7 Standout Performers:
Brno: Michael Caicedo Sanchez (ESP) - 20 PTS / 5 REB / 3 AST
Brno: Ondrej Hanzlik (CZE) - 17 PTS / 5 REB / 67% FG
Tbilisi: Milan Barbitch (FRA) - 22 PTS / 9 AST / 6 REB
Tbilisi: Hugo Benitez (FRA) - 21 PTS / 6 AST / 3 REB
Sopron: Peter Filipovity (HUN) - 23 PTS / 9 REB / 3 AST
Sopron: Kevin Martina (SUI) - 28 PTS / 7 REB / 68% FG
Brno Challenger:
Group A
15/15 games played
| GAMES | STREAK | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Team | P | W | L | % | Last 5 | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
| 1 | Czech Republic | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80.0 | 385 | 306 | 79 | 77 | 61.2 | 9 | |
| 2 | Spain | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80.0 | 359 | 273 | 86 | 71.8 | 54.6 | 9 | |
| 3 | Croatia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60.0 | 389 | 333 | 56 | 77.8 | 66.6 | 8 | |
| 4 | Italy | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60.0 | 326 | 297 | 29 | 65.2 | 59.4 | 8 | |
| 5 | Portugal | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20.0 | 302 | 371 | -69 | 60.4 | 74.2 | 6 | |
| 6 | Albania | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 226 | 407 | -181 | 45.2 | 81.4 | 5 | |
Gameday 5 results: Hosts Czech Republic completed a turnaround from losing their tournament opener to clinch top spot in Brno with a 79-60 success against Portugal.
Spain were forced to settle for second place as they dominated the middle periods on their way to an 83-62 win against Croatia with 20 points from Michael Caicedo Sanchez.
Meanwhile, Italy concluded the week's action as they enjoyed a 72-43 victory against Albania and saw each of their 12 players write their name on the scoresheet.
Tbilisi Challenger:
Group B
15/15 games played
| GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
| 1 | France | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100 | 420 | 340 | 80 | 84 | 68 | 10 |
| 2 | Germany | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80.0 | 417 | 313 | 104 | 83.4 | 62.6 | 9 |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40.0 | 369 | 398 | -29 | 73.8 | 79.6 | 7 |
| 4 | Poland | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40.0 | 384 | 413 | -29 | 76.8 | 82.6 | 7 |
| 5 | Georgia | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20.0 | 348 | 420 | -72 | 69.6 | 84 | 6 |
| 6 | Turkey | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20.0 | 364 | 418 | -54 | 72.8 | 83.6 | 6 |
Gameday 5 results: France wrapped up an unbeaten week in Tbilisi with Milan Barbitch and Hugo Benitez combining for 43 points in a 90-82 victory over Turkey to finish 5-0.
Germany recorded their fourth win by beating Bulgaria, 74-65, while Poland doubled their win tally as they claimed an 87-81 success over hosts, Georgia.
Sopron Challenger:
Gameday 5 results: Hungary put the finishing touches on an unbeaten week in Sopron as they beat Belarus, 81-62, in Sunday's Final. Peter Filipovity starred with 23 points and 9 rebounds with four other players in double figures to help lead the charge towards the title.
Switzerland sealed third place with a strong second half display to beat North Macedonia 71-53 behind 28 points from Kevin Martina. Slovakia finished in fifth after defeating Luxembourg, 72-53, while Romania overcame Kosovo in a 93-88 triumph in the battle for seventh.
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