LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - The Round of 16 at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 had everything: upsets, records, comebacks, and individual brilliance. As the field narrowed to eight teams, five players delivered standout performances that helped their nations fight another day - or go down swinging in style.
Here are your top five from the first knockout round.
It was a historic night for Tyran Stokes, who became the first USA player to ever record a triple-double in U19 World Cup history. On top of his 19 point-11 rebound-10 assists stat line, he added 7 steals - tied for fourth most in a single game - while leading USA to a 140-point explosion over Jordan.
A record-breaking performance on every level.
Hannes Steinbach was an absolute force in Germany’s win over Serbia. His 23 points and 19 boards powered the German machine into the Quarter-Finals and showed why many are calling them title contenders. He’s been a model of dominance and consistency throughout the tournament.
Despite Serbia’s loss, Savo Drezgic put together one of the most impressive individual games of the tournament. He poured in 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, fighting to the very end and nearly dragging his team into the final eight. A valiant performance in defeat.
Israel's U19 debut continues to be a dream run, thanks in large part to Omer Mayer’s heroics. He dropped 33 points and stuffed the stat sheet across the board to help his team rally past Cameroon into their first-ever Quarter-Final appearance. He’s turning heads with every game.
The Swiss fairy tale continues, and Dayan Nessah is at the heart of it. His massive double-double powered Switzerland’s shocking upset of France - a win few saw coming. His all-around game and relentless motor kept the dream alive.
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