HERAKLION (Greece) - Action at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025 tipped off on Saturday, continuing an exciting summer of Youth EuroBasket action. Tournament hosts Greece were among the winners on the opening day of action, as defending champs France also got off to a vitorious start.
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Key Storylines
Germany scored a thriller win over Ukraine, Italy turned it around over Belgium;
Hosts Greece and defending champs France had a cruising start;
Israel led by 20, but had to hold off a late scare against Spain.
Top Performers
Despite Spain failing to Israel 79-74 on the opening day, Lucas Langarita had himself quite a show. He tallied 28 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists and an efficiency of 29 in a futile effort to turn the game around.
Iceland's Karl Sigurtharson shot the lights out with seven made three-pointers in a 90-76 loss to Serbia. In total, the guard scored 28 points, dishing out 3 assists in the process of obtaining an efficiency of 28. His teammate Frithrik Curtis dominated the paint with the near double-double of 17 points and 9 rebounds, but Iceland couldn't avoid defeat nonetheless.
Jakub Szumert of Poland was matched by none when it came to sweeping up under the glass. The power forward grabbed 18 rebounds, adding that to 10 points and 4 dimes for an efficiency of 25 in Poland's 78-66 opening day win over Finland.
Neoklis Avdalas represents the event hosts Greece in the Top Performers lineup. With 17 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, he was the leading force in a smooth 84-65 victory over Lithuania.
Results of the Day
Group A
Poland 78-66 Finland Israel 79-74 Spain
Group B
Lithuania 65-84 Greece Czechia 73-65 Romania
Group C
Belgium 64-68 Italy Germany 64-62 Ukraine
Group D
Serbia 90-76 Iceland France 79-64 Slovenia
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