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The Adidas Next Generation Euroleague Tournament in Athens delivered an exciting showcase of elite youth talent, with several standout performances drawing the attention of NBA scouts in attendance. The competition was solid throughout with Real Madid and Barcelona going undefeated in their groups. In addition to the Spanish teams, Panathinaikos (Greece). Cedevita (Slovenia), Crvena Zvezda (Serbia), INSEP (France), Zalgiris (Lithuania) and for the first time, an American team, (3SSB) competed. Barcelona captured the 2026 championship, defeating Real Madrid 85-77 in the final.

Standout Performers

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje – 7’0 Power Forward, Barcelona – Duke Commit
Widely considered the top prospect at ANGT, Boumtje Boumtje displayed elite versatility as he was named the Most Valuable Player at the event in leading Barcelona to the championship. His ability to facilitate from the frontcourt, shoot from outside and defend multiple positions highlighted his high basketball IQ and seamless fit for Duke’s system. Over four games, he averaged an impressive 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while connecting on 9-of-19 three-pointers.

Mohamed Dabone – 6’11 Power Forward/Center, Barcelona
The 14-year-old phenom from Burkina Faso was sensational throughout Barcelona’s championship run, averaging 17.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. His physical presence and soft touch around the rim created matchup nightmares for opposing bigs. His shooting ability is also impressive as he converted 19-of-22 free throws (86.4%) and even made 2-of-4 threes. Dabone’s tournament-best performance—25 points and 9 rebounds against Next 3SSB—solidified his status as a must-watch prospect for years to come.

Fabian Kayser – 6’8 Guard, Real Madrid
Kayser led Real Madrid with a strong all-around performance, averaging 13.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game (against only 2.5 turnovers per game) across four contests. His consistent playmaking and leadership were key factors in Real Madrid’s run to the championship game.

Egor Amosov – 6’6 Guard,/Forward, Real Madrid
Amosov impressed with his two-way play, averaging 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while showcasing elite defensive instincts with 2.5 steals per contest. His best performance came against Panathinaikos Athens, where he posted 17 points and 7 assists in a commanding display. Asomov connected on 37% from deep, making 10-of-27 of his three-pointers.

Aleksej Nedeljkovic – 6’7 Guard, Crvena Zvezda Belgrade
The 6’7″ guard was a revelation despite his team’s 0-3 finish, averaging a tournament-leading 22.7 points and added 4.0 rebounds per game. Nedeljković exploded for 30 points against the USA team, 3SSB, and followed up with 25 points against Zalgiris Kaunas. He shot 61.3% on two-point attempts (19-of-31) and connected on 7-of-15 three-pointers in his three games. His scoring prowess and size at the guard position made him one of the most intriguing prospects at the event.

Maks Ciperle – 6’7 Small Forward, Cedevita Olympia Ljubljana
Despite his team’s struggles, Ciperle emerged as one of the tournament’s brightest individual performers. He dominated with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 4 assists in his best outing, finishing the tournament with averages of 18.3 points and 10.3 rebounds across three games. His relentless energy on the glass and ability to finish through contact made him a standout in defeat.

Sayon Keita – 7’0 Center, Barcelona –North CarolinaCommit
Keita, originally from Mali, showcased why North Carolina fans should be excited about his future. The athletic big flashed his two-way potential throughout the tournament, averaging 9.0 points, 8.5 rebounds (3.5 offensive) and 2.5 blocks per game across four contests. His rim protection and energy were vital to Barcelona’s defensive identity.

Yale Masdieu-Reynaert – 6’3 Guard, Pole France INSEP
Masdieu-Reynaert delivered one of the most complete performances of the tournament. The 6’3″ guard posted 19 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals in his best outing, demonstrating exceptional playmaking and leadership. Across three games, he averaged 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6 assists while making 4-of-10 three-pointers, leading his team to a 2-1 record.

Felipe Quinones – 6’1 Guard, Panathinaikos Athens
Quinones put up eye-popping numbers for Panathinaikos Athens, averaging 27 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists across three games. The dynamic guard showcased an elite ability to get to the basket and finish, posting explosive performances of 34 and 29 points in separate contests. He also rebounded exceptionally well for a guard, pulling down 12 boards in one game. However, turnovers were a concern, as he averaged close to 6 per game—an area that will need refinement as he continues to develop. He also needs to develop his shooting range as he only converted 1-of-8 three-pointers over his three games.

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L’Hospitalet, Spain – The L’Hospitalet U18 Basketball Tournament is one of Europe’s most prestigious youth basketball competitions. Established in 1980, it has become a premier showcase for emerging talent. The tournament was held at the Complex Esportiu L’Hospitalet Nord in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia and featured top-tier youth teams from across Europe and beyond.

This year’s tournament featured U18 teams from six Spaniah clubs: CB L’Hospitalet, Real Madrid, Valencia Basket, Joventut Badalona, FC Barcelona and Baskonia Alaves as well as BC Zalgaris Kaunas (Lithuania) and Mega Basket (Serbia).

Real Madrid won the title, topping Baskonia in the final 92-82. The Most Outstanding Player award went to Andrej Bjelic of Real Madrid. The All-Tournament Team consisted of Egor Amosov and Bjelic (Real Madrid), Juom Maker Bol and Stefan Joksimovic (Baskonia) and Mohamed Keita (Barcelona).

Bjelic, a 6’5 forward from Serbia, led Real Madrid to the title with 39 points in the championship game, hitting 6-of-12 3-pointers. He averaged 20.8 points over five games while shooting 20-of-41 from deep. We’d like to see more creation skills from Bjelic but he was the best pure shooter at the event, particularly off the catch and shot well off movement as well.

Russian import Amosov was also outstanding for Real Madrid. A sturdily build 6’7, 200-pounder Asimov was a strong shooter from distance and mid-range both off the catch and off movement. He moved well, was able to create mismatches and did some nice work on the boards. He averaged 17.2 points with a game high of 23 points and shot 19-of-43 (44.2%) from deep.

The runner-up team from Baskonia Alaves had three players that stood out: Juom Maker Bol, Stefan Joksimovic and Mate Khatiashvili. They just didn’t have enough depth to get past Real Madrid in the final.

Maker Bol was the top rebounder at the event and always seemed to be in the right rebounding spot. A relatively skinny 6”10 with a plus 7-foot wingspan Bol is fluid inside and can step out for the occasional three-pointer. He might have trouble adding weight but he should be able to add strength. He really has great rebounding instincts. Iver his five games Maker Bol averaged 19.8 points and 13.4 rebounds. He had a 22 point, 16 rebound game as well as a 26 point, 11 rebound game.

Joksimovic was likely the player at the event with the most upside. A fluid 6’6 with ball skills he can be a primary facilitator as well as do damage on the wing. He has a very quick first step and was able to get past his defenders at will. Joksimovic’s shot has too much arc and will need to be changed, but other than that he checks all the boxes. Over his five games he averaged 17.4 points and 6.8 rebounds but shot only 7-of-30 (23.3%) on his 3-point attempts. He’s already player some with Baskonia’s top team in Liga Endesa and has played for the Slovenian national team.

Khatiashvili was the best point guard at the tournament. A solid 6’3 from Georgia with excellent passing and game management skills, Mate had his best game in the final against Real Madrid when he scored 29 points and dished out eight assists while shooting 4-of-7 from deep. He averaged 17.6 points, 6.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 9-of-23 (39.1%) on 3’s over five games. He’s already earned minutes with the national team of Georgia.

Mohamed Keita, a strong 6’9 forward, was the most impressive player for Barcelona. He was able to use his body to score inside consistently. His shot looked decent and he should be able to develop a face-up game. Keits finished the event impressively with a 19-point, 8-rebound effort in the semifinals. Over his four games Keita averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds.

Perhaps the most interesting player was Bracelona’s Mohamed Dabone. A skinny 6’11, Dabone was born in 2011 in Burkina Faso and was only 14 years old during the event. He moves very well and is extremely long. He’s very raw on offense but has very good rebounding instincts. His shot doesn’t look bad, he’s actually taken 20 3’s in the Spanish U22 league this season. He’ll likely continue to grow and fill out over the next few years and has NBA upside if it all comes together. Dabone only played in three games but in his final game he pulled down 13 rebounds. He averaged 8.3 points and 9.7 rebounds.

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