Great Britain fell short in the quarter-final, losing 73–83 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in overtime after a back-and-forth contest that swung decisively in the final period. Our GB side controlled the early exchanges, leading 12–6 after the first quarter and pushing clear to 34–25 at the break. Nathan Muleba was the engine, combining scoring and rebounding with typical authority. But the second half belonged to Bosnia and Herzegovina. A devastating 11-0 run in the third quarter flipped the momentum, and by the end of regulation the sides were level at 66–66, setting up an extra period neither could control until the final stretch. In overtime, Bosnia and Herzegovina outscored Great Britain 17–7 to seal a 10-point victory. Alem Elezovic led the charge with 28 points on efficient shooting (12/23 FG, 2/4 from three), while Pavle Koprivica added 22 points and 11 rebounds. For our GB team, Muleba's double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds kept them competitive throughout, though inefficiency elsewhere—Nino Satha managed only 3/16 from the field despite five steals—left them short when points mattered most. The campaign ends here for both sides in Division B. A tough exit, but Muleba's performance at this level offers genuine encouragement for what's ahead.
Omerovic has been the standout performer in this tournament — 26.2 points and 5.2 assists per game on a 90.6 TIB efficiency rating that sits well clear of most U16 competition. The Bosnia and Herzegovina guard will arrive with genuine momentum, and our GB side cannot afford to let him operate freely in transition or from three-point range. Elijah Imevbore, by contrast, has been the consistent threat on our end. Nineteen and a half points per game, solid playmaking at 1.5 assists, and a 60 TIB efficiency that reflects his importance to Great Britain's chances here. The matchup hinges on whether our GB can stay disciplined on the perimeter and force Omerovic into tough looks, whilst Imevbore keeps the offensive rhythm moving in spells when it matters most. This is a mid-tournament clash where both sides will be eyeing the next round. Bosnia and Herzegovina have shown real quality; we know what we're up against. Tip-off comes in about three hours.
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