MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA Youth EuroBaskets have long provided the perfect launch-pad for Europe's leading young talent to showcase their skills.
Looking back at the roll of honor at each of the events, you'll find a trail of names who went on to shine on some of basketball's biggest stages.
Every summer, one player rises above the rest – the MVP, a standout talent who defines the tournament. For some, it's a springboard to stardom; for others, it's a high point in a still-evolving journey. Either way, it's a moment that puts them on the map.
So, what happened to the most recent winners?
Here's a look at the last five MVPs, how they performed at FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket, Division B and where the game has taken them since.
2024: Jelena Bulajic (MNE)
Then: The guard performed at a high level to ensure Montenegro finished top of the pile with a 63-58 sucess against Czechia. She averaged a super 21.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in the competition.
Now: Bulajic has played in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket Qualifiers with Montenegro and at club level has shone with Buducnost on home soil and in the WABA League.
2023: Faith Ehi Etute (LUX)
Then: The forward posted some quite astonishing numbers to help Luxembourg achieve promotion. She averaged a staggering 31.5 points. 23.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
Now: Etute was sensational in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers and has since moved Stateside to compete with the University of Oregon.
2022: Ajsa Sivka (SLO)
Then: Slovenia won all six games in the tournament and took pole position to move to Division A. Sivka was the class act and stepped away having contributed 11.0 points, 8.8 boards and 4.8 assists per game.
Now: Sivka went on to be crowned U18 MVP in 2024 as Slovenia won the title for the first time. She then played at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 and also the EuroLeague Women Semi-Finals with Beretta Famila Schio. She's since played EuroCup Women with Tarbes Gespe Bigorre.
2019: Awak Kuier (FIN)
Then: It was a flawless 8-0 record for Finland in a campaign that was built around the stellar efforts of their marquee baller. Awak posted a monstrous 18.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game in a standout tournament.
Now: Kuier posted a double-double at U20 and is now the senior team leader for Finland. At club level, the center has played with distinction in EuroLeague and EuroCup Women with Umana Reyer Venezia - and is set for a move to Turkish side Galatasaray next season.
2018: Kseniya Malashka (BLR)
Then: The forward was brilliant for Belarus as they finished in second place and secured a deserved promotion. Malashka was sensational and amassed a double-double of 20.5 points and 14.1 rebounds per outing.
Now: Having graduated from Middle Tennesse State Universty, Malashka has played professionally in Belarus, Israel, Mexico and Slovakia.
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