FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2026

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The latest articles and updates from the tournament.

FIBA Youth EuroBasket 2026 Draws Streamed Live from Freising
Feb 5, 2026
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FIBA Youth EuroBasket 2026 Draws Streamed Live from Freising

The draws for the FIBA Youth EuroBasket 2026 tournaments were held in Freising, Germany, with 246 teams across 16 events confirmed for the summer.

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Jul 13, 2025
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Spain Reign Again: La Roja Claim Sixth U18 Women's EuroBasket Title

Spain completed a perfect 7-0 run to claim their sixth FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket title, defeating Finland 81-72 in a thrilling Final on home soil in the Canary Islands.

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Jul 13, 2025
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Sara Okeke Named MVP as All-Star Five Honors Europe's Brightest Talents

Spain's Sara Okeke earned MVP honors after averaging 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds on 57% shooting, headlining an All-Star Five that included talents from Finland, France, and Belgium.

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Jul 13, 2025
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Dunking Sensation Tournebize Makes History as France Claim Bronze

Alicia Tournebize became the first player to dunk at a FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket, posting 19 points and 12 rebounds as France claimed their fifth consecutive bronze medal.

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Jul 13, 2025
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Triple-Double Alert: Serbia's Popovic Achieves Rare Feat in Tournament History

Serbia's Jovana Popovic produced the second triple-double in FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket history with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists against Montenegro.

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Jul 11, 2025
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Finnish But Not Finished: How Finland's Golden Generation Rewrote History

Finland made history by reaching their first-ever U18 Women's EuroBasket Final, powered by a golden generation that won U16 gold in 2024.

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Jul 12, 2025
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Spain End France's Reign to Set Up Final Showdown with Finland

Spain dethroned defending champions France 71-65 while Finland stunned unbeaten Belgium 77-69 to reach their first-ever U18 Women's EuroBasket Final.

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Jul 9, 2025
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Eight Players Who Lit Up La Palma: The Stars of the Group Stage

From Finland's sharpshooter Gardziella to Latvia's dominant Liepina, eight standout players made the group stage unforgettable at the 2025 edition.

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Jul 10, 2025
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Belgium, Finland, France, and Spain Advance Through Thrilling Quarter-Finals

Belgium, Finland, France, and Spain advanced to the semi-finals after a thrilling day of quarter-final action, with France's 72-34 demolition of Italy the standout result.

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Jul 13, 2025
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Sweden Rally to Claim Division B Crown; Germany and Croatia Earn Promotion

Sweden came from 13 points down to beat Germany 77-69 for the Division B title. All three promoted teams will compete in Division A in Stockholm in 2026.

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Feb 10, 2026
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Stockholm 2026 Preview: Breaking Down All Four Groups Ahead of the Tournament

A comprehensive preview of all four groups at the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2026 in Stockholm, featuring defending champions Spain and history-making Finland.

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Mar 1, 2026
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Top 10 Players to Watch at the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2026

From reigning MVP Sara Okeke to dunking sensation Alicia Tournebize, here are the ten young stars most likely to dominate the 2026 tournament in Stockholm.

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Feb 20, 2026
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Home Court Advantage: Can Sweden Turn Stockholm Into a Fortress?

Fresh from their Division B title comeback, Sweden prepare to host the 2026 tournament in Stockholm. Can Shiloh Kalenga and co. make history on home soil?

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