MUNICH (Germany) - An entertaining FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket 2026, Division B is in the books, with plenty to enjoy - not least some stellar individual performances across the competition.
Played across three locations in Greece, Luxembourg and Slovakia, the competition produced a host of standout displays, and we have picked out 10 rising stars who made a splash for their respective teams.
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Berglind Hlynsdottir - Iceland
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Birth Date: May 22, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 0in / 184 cm Tournament Stats: 30.5 EFF, 32.3 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 4.3 APG, 4.0 SPG, 2.8 BPG
Having already lit it up at the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket this summer, it was little surprise to see Hlynsdottir post phenomenal numbers when returning to her own age group.
Her extraordinary scoring touch and average efficiency tell the story of why she was crowned MVP at Tournament 3 in Ioannia, Greece.
Ariel Vicente - Portugal
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Birth Date: September 23, 2010 (15 years old) Height: 5ft 8in / 175cm Tournament Stats: 19.8 EFF, 10.0 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.5 APG, 4.5 SPG
This was an outstanding effort from Vicente, who propelled Portugal to success in Bertrange and was handed the MVP award in recognition of her contributions. The versatile guard was a huge factor on both ends of the court.
As well as her double-digit points return which was accrued shooting an impressive 50 percent from the field, she also dished out 4.5 assists per game, with the same tally registered for steals.
Eflin Nalli - Belgium
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Birth Date: July 27, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 5ft 9in / 176 cm Tournament Stats: 12.8 EFF, 11.8 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.6 SPG
Named MVP of Tournament 1, Nalli lit it up for her country in Slovakia to take the Young Cats to promotion. While her overall numbers were not spectacular, her influence certainly was and she was the absolute rock.
Her team's campaign was built around her contributions as she showed herself as a possible future senior team baller by coming up big in the latter stages of the competition.
Mille Boje Sorensen - Denmark
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Birth Date: April 19, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 0in / 182 cm Tournament Stats: 22.8 EFF, 20.8 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 3.3 APG
Sorensen moved a bit closer to the center of the FIBA youth basketball radar with another towering effort for Denmark. After excelling at the 2025 edition, she logged a fabulous tournament double-double which perfectly underlined her scoring punch and rebounding prowess.
Alma Kapetanovic - Switzerland
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Birth Date: August 20, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 5ft 8in / 175cm Tournament Stats: 21.8 EFF, 14.8 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 3.2 APG, 3.2 SPG
The Swiss standout made some significant steps compared to her debut tournament last summer, increasing her production and influence by some distance. She helped her country to make the last four in Piestany. Racking up multiple double-doubles, she shot the ball brilliantly with 55 percent from the floor and led her teammates well.
Aylin Niftaliyeva - Azerbaijan
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Birth Date: January 1, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 3in / 192cm Tournament Stats: 18.8 EFF, 10.8 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 2.3 APG
The frontcourt prospect put in a couple of majestic displays, including 14 points and 21 rebounds against Bosnia and Herzegovina. A rebounding machine, nobody averaged more boards in the competition. Niftaliyeva showed exactly why she has already played in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers for her country.
Veronique Schutte - Netherlands
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Birth Date: March 9, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 0in / 180cm Tournament Stats: 19.3 EFF, 16.8 PPG, 71.4 FG%, 9.3 RPG
Leading her nation in efficiency, points and rebounds, Schutte also shot the ball better than anyone in the competition. The Dutch standout netted a spectacular 71.4 percent from the field after making 30 of 42. Alongside the accuracy came plenty of hard work on the boards, only just falling short of a tournament double-double.
Mojan Malek - Great Britain
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Birth Date: April 6, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 5ft 10in / 178cm Tournament Stats: 16.0 EFF, 14.7 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 4.3 SPG, 2.0 APG
Tipped to be one of the ballers to watch, Malek came up with strong individual displays as expected. Finishing top for her team in efficiency, points, rebounds and steals, there was a lot to love at both ends of the court. Her 22 points, 10 boards and 5 steals against Ireland helped her side to record a much-needed victory.
Run Sveinbjornsdottir - Iceland
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Birth Date: March 24, 2011 (15 years old) Height: 5ft 6in / 170cm Tournament Stats: 17.0 EFF, 12.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 5.8 SPG, 3.3 APG
Understandably overshadowed by her teammate and MVP Berglind Hlynsdottir, there's no doubt Sveinbjornsdottir also deserves plaudits for her own displays. She was also a brilliant presence for Iceland, producing a smart all-around effort, particularly on the defensive end, where she averaged an impressive 5.8 steals per game.
Yelyzaveta Puhach - Ukraine
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Birth Date: July 31, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 5ft 11in / 182cm Tournament Stats: 13.5 EFF, 13.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG
The forward was a true anchor for Ukraine throughout and saved her best until last with a special 25-point display in the Third Place Game against the Netherlands. Showing great leadership, it was a promising FIBA debut for Puhach, which suggests there will be even more to come when she returns in future competitions.
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