Montenegro U16

Ilija Radovic

Montenegro U16 · 32 min★★★★★

30 pts12 reb4 ast88.0 TIB EFF

Ilija Radovic's 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists carried Montenegro past our GB U16 side 83–71 in Gevgelija, a 12-point margin that reflected the Montenegrin forward's efficiency throughout. He shot 14 of 21 from the floor and made 2 of 4 from three, needing just 32 minutes to impose himself on the contest. The loss ended Great Britain's campaign in the Division B classification round with no further fixtures to come. Radovic's performance — particularly his rebounding work and accurate shooting — proved the decisive factor in a game where our squad could not sustain the defensive intensity required to stay competitive across all four quarters. For Montenegro, a home win of this calibre offered a bright close to their own tournament in Gevgelija, with Radovic leading the way on both ends to secure a convincing victory.

Great Britain's run at U16 Division B ended in hard-fought defeat to Montenegro, who held on to a 12-point margin after leading by as many as 21 in the fourth quarter. Our GB side came out sharp in the opening quarter, reeling off a 12-0 run mid-frame to establish a seven-point cushion by the end of the first. That early momentum carried through the second, and we led 34-24 at one stage before a strong finishing spell saw Montenegro claw back to trail just 41-40 at half-time. The third quarter proved the turning point — Montenegro outscored us 25-14 to move ahead 65-55 and never relinquished control, despite a late rally that saw us close to 83-71. Dylan Ameen led our scoring with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting and a perfect 4-7 from three. Nathan Muleba added 16 points and 8 rebounds, though he struggled from deep at 0-6, while Elijah Imevbore chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Ilija Radovic dominated for Montenegro with a double-double of 30 points and 12 rebounds on 14 of 21 shooting, supported by Milos Knezevic's composed 17 points and 6 assists. The result caps a tournament campaign in which our GB U16s proved competitive throughout, despite ultimately falling short.

Atli Freyr Haraldsson Katrinarson ran the floor like he owned it. The Iceland U16 wing finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in 34 minutes — a near-perfect offensive night on 7-of-8 shooting, including 3 of 4 from three, and a clean 2 of 2 at the line. He added 3 steals and 3 blocks, posting only 2 turnovers across the game. Iceland U16 dismantled Montenegro U16 91–69 in the quarter-finals, building the kind of lead that left no room for a late run. Haraldsson Katrinarson's efficiency — 87.5 per cent from the field — was the engine. He moved the ball with purpose (7 assists), crashed boards at both ends, and forced turnovers on the perimeter. For a player of 16, that's the kind of composed, all-around performance that shapes tournament outcomes. The 22-point margin reflected Iceland U16's control, and Haraldsson Katrinarson's hand in it was unmissable.

Radovic's 28.4-point average has become the central problem for every opponent at this U16 EuroBasket — and our GB side faces it head-on in Division B. The Montenegro forward is running at 104.6 TIB Efficiency, a stark margin above Elijah Imevbore's 48.8 despite the latter's own solid 17.2 PPG contribution. That gap tells the story: Radovic isn't just scoring; he's operating within an offence built around him, distributing at 3.2 assists per game on top of the scoring load. Imevbore, by contrast, has fewer creative outlets and sits deeper in the rotation — but his efficiency in transition and off-ball movement has been one of our GB team's anchors so far. This isn't a matchup where our defenders can afford to gamble on the perimeter. Radovic punishes that instantly. The task for our GB backcourt is to blunt the service into him early, force him into difficult catches, and make sure Imevbore has enough freedom to run the floor the other way. Tip-off in Gevgelija in three hours.

Ilija Radovic ran the show for Montenegro U16, finishing with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in 35 minutes as the hosts cruised past Ireland U16, 91–72, in Group A play at the Sports Hall "26th April" in Gevgelija. Radovic's efficiency was the difference. He shot 11 of 19 from the floor and a clean 6 of 6 from the free-throw line, adding 5 steals and 2 blocks while keeping his turnovers to just 2. The three-point shot (2 of 6) was the only area where his touch wavered; everywhere else, he was in control. The 19-point margin flattered neither team in particular — Montenegro's depth prevailed over a long stretch, and Radovic's all-around game, especially his ability to create off the dribble and defend multiple positions, made the difference down the stretch. It was the kind of performance that anchors a Group A win at this level.