MATOSINHOS (Portugal) - Another epic FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket is already the books and it's time to take a look at who shone the brightest at this year's edition of the showpiece event.
Here are 10 ballers who caught fire and stole the show in the tournament - as well as taking a look at who took MVP honors in Division B in Miskolc, Hungary.
Gina Garcia - Spain
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Birth Date: April 2, 2007 (18 years old) Height: 174 cm / 5'8" Tournament Stats: 12.4 EFF, 11.3 PPG, 4.9 APG, 2.7 RPG
Offering a brilliant balance of intensity and composure, Garcia made the champions tick as she pulled the strings. Her consecutive 20-point displays in the Quarter and Semi-Finals were essential and completed a super FIBA summer. Crowned MVP despite being a younger player, it followed on from her All-Star Five spot at U18 level last month.
Daniele Paunksnyte - Lithuania
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Birth Date: July 21, 2007 (18 years old) Height: 178 cm / 5'10" Tournament Stats: 17.6 EFF, 17.9 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 2.9 APG
The leader for Lithuania as they cemented a first ever podium finish, history was first written by Paunksnyte with her 43-point show against Israel in the group phase - an all-time high at the event. As well as being a 'walking bucket' for the silver medalists, she also showed her creative side and did a great job on the glass for her team.
Raina Tomasicka - Latvia
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Birth Date: January 1, 2005 (20 years old) Height: 180 cm / 5'10" Tournament Stats: 21.8 EFF, 24.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.0 APG
Since she first came onto the FIBA youth scene, Tomasicka always looked like being a scoring machine and she signed off with a fantastic 24.4 points per game. Her majestic 39-point performance against France was simply outstanding and perhaps just as impressive was being the second most efficient player in the entire competition.
Cristina Osazuwa - Italy
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Birth Date: January 13, 2005 (20 years old) Height: 190cm / 6'3" Tournament Stats: 17.0 EFF, 14.0 PPG, 7.9 RPG
Osazuwa dropped anchor for Italy at both ends of the court and was the main architect of her team securing back-to-back bronze medals at the event. The strength of the center under the basket was a standout feature of their play and few opponents could live with her powerful approach as she showcased her potential in a big way.
Lourdes Da Silva Costa - Sweden
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Birth Date: November 1, 2006 (18 years old) Height: 185 cm / 6'0" Tournament Stats: 18.9 EFF, 15.6 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 2.4 APG
Averaging a double-double of 15.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, Da Silva Costa was a menace for Sweden's opponents en-route to the Semi-Finals. Her energetic approach set the tone, with her 36 points and 16 rebounds against Latvia one of the best displays in Matosinhos. Swedish fans will love seeing her elevated to senior action.
Elif Istanbulluoglu - Türkiye
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Birth Date: April 4, 2005 (20 years old) Height: 188 cm / 6'2" Tournament Stats: 20.4 EFF, 17.9 PPG, 11.1 RPG
Always expected to be a standout leader from day one for Türkiye, Istanbulluoglu read the script perfectly with a string of super performances across the competition. Her tournament double-double of 17.9 points and 11.1 boards per game could have seen her flirting with All-Star Five status had her team not fallen short in the Quarter-Finals.
Marina Mata - Spain
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Birth Date: January 7, 2005 (20 years old) Height: 188 cm / 6'2" Tournament Stats: 15.6 EFF, 12.0 PPG, 72.5 FG%, 5.4 RPG
Even if she didn't lock down a place in the All-Star Five, the importance of Mata's role should not be overlooked. She was a rock for the title winners and they founded a big chunk of their golden run on her stunning shooting of 72.5 percent. She did such great work in the paint, took great shots at the right time and was diligent in defense.
Tilda Trygger - Sweden
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Birth Date: February 12, 2006 (19 years old) Height: 198 cm / 6'6" Tournament Stats: 21.1 EFF, 15.3 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 1.6 BPG
Coming into the tournament with expectation and pressure on her shoulders, the forward demonstrated her skills to brilliant effect and helped Sweden post a memorable run to the Semi-Finals. Her clutch play in the Quarter-Finals spoke volumes - as did her terrific tournament double-double of 15.3 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.
Sintija Aukstikalnyte - Lithuania
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Birth Date: April 4, 2005 (20 years old) Height: 188 cm / 6'2" Tournament Stats: 14.4 EFF, 18.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.9 SPG, 2.7 APG
History was very much a team effort for Lithuania as they attained their best ever finish at the event. While Paunksnyte grabbed a deserved All-Star Five spot, it was their other 'twin turbo' in Aukstikalnyte who also played a leading role. Her scoring prowess and defensive work with almost 3 steals per game were critical and impressive.
Gal Raviv - Israel
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Birth Date: December 25, 2006 (18 years old) Height: 177 cm / 5'9" Tournament Stats: 22.1 EFF, 22.9 PPG, 4.9 APG, 3.6 RPG, 2.7 SPG
After her record-breaking exploits at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025, Raviv picked up where she left off and inspired Israel once again. Despite heavy defensive attention, she showed her quality with an amazing achievement of still topping the tournament's efficiency chart. Showing she's not just an epic scorer.
Division B, MVP
Jovana Jevtovic - Serbia
CENTER
Birth Date: September 4, 2005 (19 years old) Height: 192 cm / 6'3" Tournament Stats: 23.4 EFF, 16.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG
Serbia's star center was crowned MVP of of Division B 2025 after taking her nation to silver and promotion to Division A. Unstoppable and landing a tournament double-double, she shot almost 60 percent from the floor and showed why she is one of her country's best senior team prospects with 16.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per outing
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