Youth National Teams (B)

Greek basketball prospects impress at youth competitions

Greek basketball prospects impress at youth competitions

YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS (BASKET): The FIBA World Cup captured everyone’s attention during the summer, but plenty of junior international competitions were just as interesting. AGONAsport looks at some of the best Greek performers.

Lithuanian buzzer beater sets up Germany clash

Lithuanian buzzer beater sets up Germany clash

YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS:: Greece were on course to finish in first place of Group D at the 2019 FIBA U20 European Championship, but in the dying moments of overtime, Ignas Sargiunas drained a three pointer to steal a thrilling 88-86 win for Lithuania.

Greece earn promotion at U18 Women’s European Championship

Greece earn promotion at U18 Women’s European Championship

U18 WOMEN’S EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP: In Skopje, the under 18 Greek women’s national team enjoyed a thoroughly successful tournament at the 2019 FIBA Division B U18 Women’s European Championship, earning promotion to the top tier.

Greece U19 finish 10th at World Cup in Heraklion

Greece U19 finish 10th at World Cup in Heraklion

YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS: In the concluding match of the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup in Heraklion, the Greek national team conceded a heavy 52-71 defeat to Australia, meaning the host nation end the competition in 10th place.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Greece U19 fall to Argentina, Last 16 match-up with France looming

Greece U19 fall to Argentina, Last 16 match-up with France looming

YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS: Following a disappointing 68-73 loss to Argentina in the final match of the group stages, the Greek national team will now play France in the Last 16 of the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup in Heraklion. **HIGHLIGHTS**