Great Britain U16 · 22 min★★★★
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Alexander Lukic-Gavric carried Sweden U16 through much of this Division B classification match, but our GB squad's defensive intensity in the second half proved the decisive factor. The Swedish forward posted 26 points on efficient 10-of-15 shooting from the floor, adding two assists and a steal across 31 minutes of work — yet it was not enough to bridge a 15-point deficit that widened as the contest wore on.
Sweden U16 closed their campaign in eighth place after this 89–104 loss in Gevgelija. Lukic-Gavric's scoring prowess — particularly his accuracy inside the arc — kept the visitors competitive early, but Great Britain's collective defensive shape suffocated the Swedes' rhythm in the closing stages. Our GB side secured seventh place with the win, capping a respectable run through the divisional rounds.
For Lukic-Gavric and Sweden, it marks the end of their European U16 tournament. He was among their brighter sparks throughout, even if individual excellence could not reverse a team result that slipped away.
Great Britain U16 · 22 min★★★★
18 pts9 reb0 ast49.0 TIB EFF
Darko Agyapong steadied our GB U16s when it mattered most. In the final five minutes, with Great Britain already six points clear, he struck 6 points on three straight two-point makes, keeping Sweden at arm's length as the lead stretched beyond recovery. Perfect from the field in that window, he finished his closing contribution without a turnover or foul.
The 104–89 victory secured seventh place in Division B — a solid finishing position for the squad at the FIBA U16 EuroBasket in Gevgelija. Agyapong's composure when Sweden had one last chance to cut the deficit underlined why youth development at this level matters: showing up when fatigue sets in and the pressure tightens.
Great Britain's campaign in this competition is now complete.
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Great Britain's U16 side secured a 15-point win over Sweden to finish seventh in Division B, a controlled performance built on an early cushion that proved decisive.
Our GB team led 29–18 after the opening quarter and stretched that advantage to 59–48 by half-time. The third quarter was where the game took shape: Great Britain pushed clear to 81–64 at one stage, a 17-point lead that looked to have settled matters. Sweden mounted a brief rally with a 9-0 run mid-quarter, cutting it to 61–57, but our defence regrouped. The final frame saw Sweden outscore Great Britain 22–21, yet the deficit was never bridged. The scoreboard read 104–89 at the whistle.
Elijah Imevbore led the scoring with 24 points and 10 rebounds on 10-of-20 shooting, a double-double that anchored the inside game. Darko Agyapong was efficient alongside him, 18 points and 9 boards on a sharp 9-of-11 from the field. Dylan Ameen added 15 points and six assists, though his shooting accuracy (5-of-15) reflected a team that won through control rather than precision.
Alexander Lukic-Gavric carried Sweden's load with 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting, yet one strong individual performance could not override Great Britain's depth and early dominance. With seventh place confirmed, our campaign in this competition is complete.
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Imevbore's shot-making will need to be sharp when our GB U16 face Sweden in Division B this afternoon. The 16-year-old has averaged 16.2 points per game on solid efficiency, carrying much of the offensive load — but across the court, Lars Wilhelm Johan Lind presents a different problem entirely.
Lind's 51.8 TIB Efficiency rating leads this matchup, and his 5.3 assists per game suggest Sweden are building their attack through his hands. At 13 points per game, he's not forcing volume; instead, he's orchestrating. That's a tougher defence to crack than any single scorer.
Our GB's path runs through controlling that playmaking. Imevbore will have chances to fill the bucket, but the team's collective discipline on the perimeter — staying disciplined against Sweden's ball movement — will likely decide it. Tipoff from Gevgelija in roughly three hours.
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