Slovenia's U18 men's basketball team secured their first-ever FIBA U18 EuroBasket title by defeating Italy 88:71 in the final. This victory adds to Slovenia's recent U20 EuroBasket championship, making them only the fourth nation to achieve both youth titles in the same year. Stefan Joksimović, a 17-year-old Slovenian player, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP), averaging 23.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Other notable contributors included Lukas Bojović, Igor Stjepanović, and Jusuf Karišik. Slovenia's success highlights the emergence of a strong young generation of athletes who could become key figures in the country's senior national teams.
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