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, and where the game has taken them since.
2024: Nell Angloma (FRA)
Then: France topped the podium with an 80-70 success in the Final against Spain and Angloma was a factor in the decisive contest and the entire tournament. She averaged 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
Now: The forward went on to play for BLMA last season in EuroCup Women, with the teenager showing her huge potential. She racked up a double-digit points return across the competition with 12.1 per outing and almost 6 boards per game for good measure.
2023: Ajsa Sivka (SLO)
Then: The driving force behind Slovenia's historic title, Sivka put in a stellar tournament to take MVP honors as her team pipped France 63-61 in a classic Final. She averaged 15.9 points, 9.3 boards and 3.0 assists per game.
Now: It was no surprise Sivka excelled since right before U20 she featured prominently at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 and played in the EuroLeague Women Semi-Finals with Beretta Famila Schio. Since then she's been established as a senior starter and played EuroCup Women with Tarbes Gespe Bigorre in 2024-25.
2022: Juste Jocyte (LTU)
Then: The magic of Jocyte was evident as Lithuania delivered a famous moment with a dramatic 78-75 success against Spain. She finished the tournament with a huge 22.9 efficiency from 19.1 points, 71. boards and 6.9 assists.
Now: Jocyte has continued her rise with exceptional displays for the senior team, helping them return to the FIBA Women's EuroBasket for the first time in a decade. She has also played in EuroLeague Women and was crowned a a EuroCup Women champion at LDLC ASVEL Feminin.
2019: Ilaria Panzera (ITA)
Then: The guard was outstanding as Italy swept aside everyone else to win the title and also stay unbeaten in the competition. She returned an average of 11.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per outing.
Now: Panzera went on to star at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup and at U20 level, while also appearing in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket Qualifiers. She has competed in EuroLeague Women with Beretta Famila Schio, having previously spent all her time with Geas Basket.
2018: Nyara Sabally (GER)
Then: The power in the paint of Sabally was essential as Germany made history in Udine with their first gold at the event. The forward averaged a near tournament double-double of 9.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
Now: She was central to Germany's historic first ever Olympic appearance, although injury cut short her Paris 2024 journey. She's impressed in EuroLeague Women and won domestic titles with ZVVZ USK Praha and Fenerbahce.
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