FIBA U18 Hughlights: Vrenz Bleijenbergh
Vrenz Bleijenbergh is a talented versitale and fluid forward with great positional size. He possess advanced feel for the game, passing ability and quick trigger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUnYiGHU0kE
Prospect Focus: Elijah Clarance
INTRODUCTION Elijah Clarance grew up and first picked up basketball in Malmoe before leaving to USA at the age of 16. Prior to committment to Illinois State he attended St. Maria Goretti high school. He had his last national team experience before departure to States which made it even more difficult to follow his development [...]
Interview with Ade Adebayo – one of the biggest 2001 born sleepers in Europe
Ade Adebayo is one of the biggest European based sleepers of 2001 generation. Not widely recognized outside of England but very dominant inside UK. Suffice it to mention MVP of underclassmen game during Hoopsfix All-Star Classic and huge contribution (18 points, 6 assists and 5 steals) in securing back to back Elite Academy Basketball League [...]
FIBA U20 Highlights: Elhadji-Digue Diawara
Elhadji-Digue Diawara impressed in Chemnitz with his rare pull up ability for 6'9 player. He spends minutes solely on Small Forward position which gives him great positional rebounding ability + passing / finishing angles. He can also be disruptive defensively but needs to finally fill out his lanky frame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E98kFI7ZXw
FIBA U16 HIGHLIGHTS: Yvan Ouedraogo
Yvan Ouedraogo is 2002 born French prospect who can bring some comparisons to Guerschon Yabusele. He is slightly undersized center with big body who possess decent length & mobility and is extremely hard to stop in back to the basket game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWkdOdzDd8s&
Zadar Basketball Tournament Interview: Deni Avdija
Last weekend we found our way to Zadar, Croatia to attend prestigious and arguably the best pre season basketball tournament in Europe. Kresimir Cosic Hall gathered five Euroleague powerhouses: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Olimpia Milano, Fenerbahce, Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow. The participants were additionally fulfilled by Chinese champion Liaoning. Since regular competition didn’t start yet [...]
FIBA U16 Highlights: Juhann Begarin
Juhann Begarin was breakout performer of FIBA U16 Europe past summer. He impressed everyone with his length, defensive upside, shot making ability with deep range and great composure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMmTdHAr0b0
FIBA U16 Highlights: Moussa Diabate
FIBA U16 European Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia was first opportunity for scouts to watch highly touted French prospect who is based in USA where he recently transfered from Florida Prep to DME. Diabate is still unpolished but he is exceptionally light on his feet and shows flashes of limitless potential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4UOrNomKBI&
FIBA U20 Europe Highlights: Adrian Bogucki
Polish big man Adrian Bogucki is a legit 7 footer with constantly improved mobility. Can dominate inside with his big body but moreover is finesse passer who started to shot from behind the arc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW549a1rDjg
FIBA U20 Highlights: Lukasz Kolenda
Polish 6-3 PG Lukasz Kolenda was the breakout performer at the U20 Euros Division B. Ended up receiving the MVP award: Aggressive, fearless scorer, shoots it with confidence and operates out of the pick and roll. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlWaeKEc_5M
