MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA Youth EuroBaskets have long been a proving ground for Europe's top young talent.
Look back at the roll of honor at each of the events, and 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 winners, how they performed at FIBA U20 EuroBasket, and where the game has taken them since.
2024: Zacharie Perrin (FRA)
Then: Perrin collected 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists as France won the title - clinching back-to-back crowns for a third U20 EuroBasket championship.
Now: Perrin had been named to the All-Star Five of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023. The forward played in France's top flight for SLUC Nancy having withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft in 2024.
2023: Ilias Kamardine (FRA)
Then: Kamardine was one of the stars of the tournament with 14.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists as France hoisted the trophy.
Now: The guard shined in his first appearance for France. But he also was a leader for ProA team JDA Dijon Bourgogne in 2024-25 - both in the French league and the FIBA Europe Cup, where they reached the Semi-Finals. Kamardine is heading to the States next season after signing with NCAA D1 side Ole Miss for a senior year.
2022: Juan Nunez (ESP)
Then: Spain won their first U20 EuroBasket title since 2016 thanks in large part to Nunez, who tallied 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists across the tournament.
Now: Nunez came up with Real Madrid and after two seasons at ratiopharm Ulm in Germany, the point guard was drafted by Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA Draft - with his rights traded to San Antonio Spurs. He played last season with Spanish powers Barcelona. Nunez also reached the Spanish senior national team; playing at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 Spain.
2019: Deni Avdija (ISR)
Then: Avdija helped Israel win back-to-back U20 EuroBaskets, averaging 18.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists at the 2019 event.
Now: The playmaking forward debuted with the Israeli senior national team in 2019, playing at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 European Qualifiers. He also played at the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 - averaging just shy of 15 points per game. Avdija played from 2020 to 2024 for four seasons with Washington in the NBA before starring this season with Portland.
2018: Yovel Zoosman (ISR)
Then: Zoosman took home the MVP as he averaged 14.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists as Israel claimed the U20 title.
Now: Zoosman debuted with the Israeli senior national team in 2019 and competed at FIBA EuroBasket 2022. The forward came up with Maccabi Tel-Aviv and moved to ALBA Berlin in Germany for two seasons before returning to Israel in 2023 to play for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem.
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