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| It was cold outside but the thoughts of the European basketball community were on the summer this afternoon in Freising, Germany where the draw was held for the 2009 FIBA Europe Youth Competitions. Officials from across the continent gathered to learn the path their youth national teams will take if they hope to grace the medal podium at this summer's youth championships. |  | | |
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The draw for FIBA Europe's 2009 Youth Competitions will take place this Saturday, 31st January in Freising, Germany. The draw will determine the groups for the 14 men's and women's youth tournaments that will take place this summer across Europe. That total consists of six A Division championships, six B Division championships and two C Division championships, both at the U18 level. | |
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Czech guard Tomas Satoransky was voted MVP of the U18 European Championship Men Division B in Debrecen, Hungary.
He was also selected into the All-Tournament team together with compatriot Jan Vesely by the participating team coaches. | |
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A virtuoso performance on both ends of the floor from Marko Vranjkovic fired Slovenia to the Division B title of the U18 European Championship for Men in Debrecen, Hungary. Vranjkovic had 17 points, including 12 in the decisive third quarter when the Slovenians took command, in a 68-60 triumph over the Czech Republic. | |
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Slovenia and the Czech Republic on Saturday clinched promotion to Division A of the U18 European Championship Men. The Slovenians won 81-53 over Slovakia in this year's Division B tournament in Debrecen, Hungary, while the Czechs turned on the style with a 71-47 mauling of Poland. | |
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