PITESTI (Romania) - Another memorable edition of the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket wrapped up in Pitesti with a number of players stepping away having recorded some eye-catching tournament performances. From the MVP and All-Star Five, to other players across the competition, there was plenty to admire. We've put together a list of 10 rising stars who lit it up on Romanian soil.
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Amelia Alonso - Spain
FORWARD
Birth Date: January 21, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 1in / 187cm Tournament Stats: 16.3 EFF, 15.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 3.3 SPG
Coming off the back of a great FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup when Spain pushed USA all the way, Alonso was outstanding again. Taking MVP honors, the forward was largely unstoppable as she catapulted Spain to the top of the podium.
Her scoring, rebounding, reading of the game and quick hands were standout features.
Paula Reynal - Spain
GUARD
Birth Date: July 11, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 5ft 11in / 182cm Tournament Stats: 19.0 EFF, 13.9 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.4 APG, 2.3 SPG
A bona fide MVP contender, Reynal has to ultimately be satisfied with the double celebration of a winners' medal and a place in the All-Star Five. She was a do-it-all presence for the champions on both ends of the floor. Her energy and outputs in every category underlined her impact and she proved to be a driving force in their success.
Veronika Ferjancic - Slovenia
FORWARD / CENTER
Birth Date: January 14, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 3in / 191 cm Tournament Stats: 16.9 EFF, 11.6 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.1 BPG
Anyone who watched the 2025 edition will have been acutely aware of the towering presence that Ferjancic provides for Slovenia. There was a strong sense of deja vu as the frontcourt ace claimed back-to-back All-Star Five spots and Final appearances. Both were built on her near tournament double-double and defensive presence.
Kimberly Kanayan N'Simba - France
GUARD
Birth Date: May 20, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 5ft 4in / 165cm Tournament Stats: 14.3 EFF, 12.0 PPG, 3.9 APG, 3.3 RPG, 3.0 SPG
This was a vibrant display by the French guard, who was always impacting games positively whenever on the court. Filling the highlights reel, her dynamic plays, creative flair and quickness all posed opponents some big problems. She led her country in points, assists and was also the co-leader for steals as she locked down an All-Star Five place.
Nadine Graudina - Latvia
GUARD
Birth Date: March 20, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 5ft 8in / 174cm Tournament Stats: 10.4 EFF, 15.6 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.6 APG
The second top scorer in the tournament, Graudina was the baller that inspired Latvia's run to the Semi-Finals. She took an All-Star Five berth off the back of that scoring punch, showing deadly skills from long-range and punishing any teams that left her open. She also showed leadership and direction throughout for the Baltic nation.
Sharone Zomo - France
CENTER
Birth Date: January 7, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 0in / 185cm Tournament Stats: 15.7 EFF, 11.4 PPG, 55.9 FG%, 8.1 RPG
An anchor in the paint, there's no doubt Zomo was in All-Star Five contention, but was eventually squeezed out as her team missed out on the title game. Showcasing her strong finishing ability around the rim, she also did a great job on the glass for France and a monumental double-double in the Third Place Game secured her nation a medal.
Michal Abudram - Israel
FORWARD
Birth Date: July 27, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 0in / 182 cm Tournament Stats: 21.6 EFF, 16.7 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 3.3 SPG
It proved to be bittersweet for Abudram who lived up to the pre-tournament hype as one of the ballers to watch. She weighed in with a huge individual display, finishing as the competition's top scorer and also showing her class by finishing top for efficiency too. Yet despite her stellar efforts, it wasn't enough to prevent Israel being relegated.
Nada Maksimovic - Serbia
CENTER
Birth Date: July 27, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 8in / 205cm Tournament Stats: 16.3 EFF, 9.7 PPG, 51.8 FG%, 9.0 RPG, 1.9 BPG
There was a lot of excitement coming into this edition about the senior potential of Maksimovic and she underlined this with another fine showing. Building on her 2025 efforts, she only just missed out on a tournament double-double. The center used her size advantage well, finished smoothly and took Serbia into the Quarter-Finals.
Ezgi Ulker - Türkiye
FORWARD
Birth Date: November 4, 2010 (15 years old) Height: 5ft 11in / 182cm Tournament Stats: 14.1 EFF, 10.1 PPG, 56.3 FG%, 6.4 RPG, 2.O SPG
Her country used the contributions of the forward as the central pillar in an impressive top six finish as Ulker posted a display that showed a lot of maturity and composure for her FIBA debut. She shot the ball very well and posted one of the best percentages in the competition. Only 15 years old, she should be back to shine next year.
Stefania Onuorah - Poland
FORWARD
Birth Date: August 20, 2010 (16 years old) Height: 6ft 1in / 1.86cm Tournament Stats: 15.6 EFF, 10.9 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.9 SPG
The forward showed she is a senior team prospect with some excellent displays across the competition. She was close to a tournament double-double, used her strength and great shot selection to good effect, while also showcasing her defensive skills. That was shown with an excellent 3.9 steals per game.
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