Italy win FIBA U16 European Championship 2023 Group Phase with balanced offensive strategy
Posted : 08 August 2023
Italy employed a well-rounded offensive strategy to hand Slovenia their first defeat, securing their spot as one of the four undefeated teams in the FIBA U16 European Championship 2023 Group Phase.
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The standout performance of the day came from Montenegro's Djordje Djukanovic, who showcased an impressive efficiency rating of 34 in his team's victory over Turkey. The 14-year-old player delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting and 8-of-10 free throws. Additionally, he notched a double-double by securing 13 rebounds and contributing 2 steals.
Djukanovic's teammate, Vladimir Komnenovic, also made a significant impact with an efficiency rating of 28. Komnenovic recorded 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting and 7-of-8 successful free throws. He also contributed 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block.
In the blowout win by Lithuania over North Macedonia, Arturas Butajevas stood out with an efficiency rating of 28. The talented big man scored 21 points, making 10-of-12 shots and 1-of-2 free throws. Alongside his scoring, he grabbed 9 rebounds, provided 1 assist, and recorded 1 block, all in less than 19 minutes of play.
Spain's Ignacio Campoy also showcased a noteworthy performance, achieving an efficiency rating of 28 during their convincing victory over Finland. The power forward contributed 21 points on 8-of-10 field goal attempts and 2-of-2 free throws. In addition to his scoring, he secured 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block in less than 13 minutes on the court.
Germany's Declan Duru, who previously fell just short of a double-double despite grabbing 10 steals, managed to achieve the feat against Israel. Duru scored 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting and 6-of-8 successful free throws, impressively collecting 14 rebounds. He also demonstrated his all-around skills with 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, amounting to an efficiency rating of 26.
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