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Israel U16 beat Belgium U16 85–68

Youssef Zagdoud has put together a different class of tournament so far. The Belgian playmaker sits at 70.5 TIB Efficiency with 22.5 points and 5.3 assists per game — numbers that will draw heavy scrutiny when Israel U16 arrives in Oradea with Maor Sela, who's averaging 14.7 points and 3 assists at 57.7 TIB Efficiency. This is the matchup that defines the game. Sela is a capable all-around guard for the Israelis, but he's operating at a different tempo than our young Lion. When Zagdoud's at the controls, the entire Belgian offense moves with intent; when he's off, the rhythm stalls. Israel will likely target him defensively and dare the supporting cast to beat them. Our boys have answered that call elsewhere in the tournament, but the consistency will matter here. Tip-off is in just under three hours. Catch it live.

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