MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA Youth EuroBasket tournaments continue to serve as a springboard to senior stardom for many of the leading lights on the Continent.
Looking back at the honors board of past events, you'll discover a multitude of ballers who have all went on to shine on some of basketball's biggest stages.
Every summer, one player rises above their peers in each competition and is ultimately crowned MVP. For some, it's launch-pad to fast-track their respective careers; while for others, it's an important high point in an evolving journey.
Here's a look at how the last five FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket Division B MVPs have progressed since winning the prestigious accolade.
2025: Jovana Jevtovic (SRB)
Then: Serbia just came up short in the Final, but still won promotion to Division A as Jevtotic averaged a tournament double-double of 16.3 points and 10.0 boards per game, while shooting a blistering 59.5 percent from the field.
Now: With EuroLeague and EuroCup Women court time now on her resume at Sopron Basket, the center has opted to try stateside and committed to California Golden Bears in the NCAA. Jevtovic also recently mace her senior debut with Serbia in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers.
2024: Nastja Claessens (BEL)
Then: The forward was on fire throughout the competition and a driving force for Belgium who finished second to gain promotion. She averaged 17.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.6 assist per game in the tournament.
Now: Having signed off at youth level, Claessens firstly had the disappointment of not squeezing onto the senior Cats' roster for Paris 2024. However, she had an unexpected late call-up after an injury to Julie Allemand and made an Olympic debut. Club-wise. The forward then won the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 title with the Cats.
2023: Frieda Buhner (GER)
Then: The rising star was a tour de force for Germany who finished second to secure their promotion to Division A. She averaged a superb near tournament double-double of 14.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per outing.
Now: Buhner had the thrill of being called up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. Starring at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025, she's been on fire and will one of the ballers to watch on home soil in Berlin at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.
2022: Marija Lekovic (MNE)
Then: The heartbeat of an unbeaten Montenegro side that roared their way to the top step of the podium and promotion, Lekovic averaged 14.6 points and 4.4 assists per game for the champions.
Now: Incredibly, 12 months before her MVP show she had already appeared for her country at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket and went on to make it three editions in 2025. Meanwhile, she was a SuperCup Women winner with Fenerbahce, also playing for them in EuroLeague Women, as well as also playing for Avenida and Valencia in Spain.
2019: Lotta Vehka-Aho (FIN)
Then: The guard was unstoppable for Finland as they finished second and celebrated their promotion to the top tier. She top-scored for her team with 18.5 points per game, along with 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Now: Vehka-Ako featured briefly for the senior national Finland team in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers. She has since won silverware in her homeland with Peli-Karhut, having also stepped out in the NCAA D1 with Florida Atlantic.
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