31.07.2008

Turkey Run Away From Ukraine

Turkey remained alive in the hunt for a top-four finish in their group by running away from Ukraine 85-69 at the U18 European Championship Men.

Melih Mahmutoglu poured in 22 points while Mükremin Kilicli had 18 points and 12 rebounds and Enes Kanter collected 14 points and 14 rebounds as Turkey improved to 2-3 in the Qualifying Round Group F.

30.07.2008

Latvia Stay In The Race After Crushing Ukraine

Latvia remained very much alive for a spot in the semi-finals of the U18 European Championship Men after a dominating 86-54 victory over Ukraine.

Martins Laksa and Davis Rozitis each scored 14 points and Lauris Blaus added eight points and 17 rebounds as Varis Krumins's Latvians improved to 2-2 in the Qualifying Round Group F.

29.07.2008

Delas Leads Croatia Past Ukraine

Mario Delas poured in 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in leading Croatia to an 88-76 victory over Ukraine to remain perfect at the U18 European Championship Men.

Toni Prostran added 21 points and Tomislav Zubcic scored 16 as Croatia are alone atop the Qualifying Round Group F.

27.07.2008

Ukraine Dump Germany To Go Through

Andriy Lebedintsev notched a double-double to lead four players in double figures as Ukraine dominated Germany 76-53 to advance to the Qualifying Round of the U18 European Championship Men.

Germany could afford a loss by 13 points and still go through from Group C, but Lebedintsev collected 19 points, 12 rebounds and four steals in helping Ukraine put the game away between the third and fourth quarters.