YEREVAN (Armenia) - Anthony Sarkesian was named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026, Division C after leading hosts Armenia to the title with an unbeaten campaign.
Sarkesian was a dominant presence throughout the tournament, averaging 21 points, 17.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. He capped off his outstanding week with another all-around performance in the Final as Armenia secured their first Division C crown since 2017.
He was joined in the All-Star Five by teammate Ethan Leonardo Kazanjian, Kosovo's Orik Istrefi, and Malta duo Zac Said Hollier and Beau Samuel Kisvarda.
Anthony Sarkesian (ARM)
Center
Birth Date: January 4, 2011 Height: 6ft 5in / 1.96 m
Stats: 21.0 PTS, 14.8 REB, 2.5 AST - 36.0 EFF
Beau Samuel Kisvarda (MLT)
Small Forward
Birth Date: April 9, 2010 Height: 6ft 3in / 1.93 m
Stats: 17.8 PTS, 11.6 REB, 5.0 AST - 25.3 EFF
Zac Said Hollier (MLT)
Point Guard
Birth Date: September 19, 2010 Height: 5ft 6in / 1.70 m
Stats: 26.0 PTS, 3.5 REB, 5.8 AST - 22.3 EFF
Ethan Leonardo Kazanjian (Armenia)
Point Guard
Birth Date: September 29, 2010 Height: 5ft 10in / 1.78 m
Stats: 21.8 PTS, 2.5 REB, 5.6 AST - 21.3 EFF
Orik Istrefi (KOS)
Small Forward
Birth Date: June 8, 2010 Height: 6ft 0in / 1.85 m
Stats: 22.6 PTS, 7.0 REB, 3.4 AST - 17.0 EFF
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