International Junior Tournament

[KokkinosVasilias]

Anyone knows what is going there?
the format and the games?

any good players?

[Buducnost PG]

Anyone knows what is going there?
the format and the games?

any good players?

http://www.euroleague.net/final-four/junior-tournament

[PHILIPeurobasket]

I didnt know that also Prokom play in this tournament...

[Buducnost PG]

FMP-Olympiakos 85-42

FMP will be in the final of this tournament and i am sure they are the biggest favourites to win it. I think we will see a final FMP vs. Zalgiris here.

[adebisi]

Žalgiris' youngster Donatas Motiejūnas scored 22 points, had 10 rebounds and 3 assists in a win against Maccabi.

[Jan van Grabski]

In the first day of action, a fairly weak CSKA squad squeaked by Montepaschi Siena 50-47, the extraordinarily deep and talented FMP obliterated Olimpiacos 85-42, Zalgiris ran over Maccabi 80-59, and Cibona beat Prokom 77-59.

Some of the more intriguing prospects seen in day one include:

Donatas Motiejunas (Zalgiris)- Showed a nice combination of athleticism and skills both facing and with his back to the basket. Hit the offensive glass hard, ran the court well, and did a good job showing off his leaping ability.

Zygimantas Janavicius (Zalgiris)- Created plenty of offense off the dribble both for himself and his teammates by utilizing his excellent first step and will for getting into the paint. One of the more fiery and aggressive players seen here so far.

Maxim Zakharov (CSKA Moscow)- Not the most productive player in day one, but showed some nice flashes of potential putting the ball in the floor, spinning into the paint, knocking down shots, finding the open man and utilizing his athleticism.

Milan Macvan (FMP)- The best player here by far, Macvan could be helping out a lot of senior teams in Europe right now with his outstanding combination of skills. Has great hands, terrific passing ability, range out to the 3-point line, and an outstanding feel for the game. Not a big time NBA prospect at this point due to his mediocre athletic ability, but a fantastic basketball player regardless.

Filip Covic (FMP)- Created plenty of offense getting into the paint and wreaking havoc on the defense, showed great quickness and did an excellent job finding the open man in transition. On the small side, and not a great shooter.

Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/

[kestas]

Zalgiris have won three group matches by 35,7 points on average. the bigest threat, Cibona, lost to Zalgiris by 50 points.

in the other group FMP beat everybody by 21,3 points on average.
CSKA did not reach the final this year.

so we basically have two teams in the Euroleague Final - Zalgiris dancers and our kids

[Basket_]

Tomorrow will be final: Zalgiris vs. FMP.

In their last game Zalgiris won against Cibona juniors by 50 points(96:46)! Although this time bench players playd more then Zalgiris leaders.

[T.W.Is.M.]

Tomorrow will be final: Zalgiris vs. FMP.

In their last game Zalgiris won against Cibona juniors by 50 points(96:46)! Although this time bench players playd more then Zalgiris leaders.

Go Zalgiris!!!

[kestas]

Go Zalgiris!!!

Zalgiris won 78:74. The lead was at 60:41 at one point.

this trophy is second for Zalgiris (first one in 2003), who have appeared in the final four times since 2003. without a doubt, this is the best Zalgiris junior team yet (ok, let it be imho )

k

[FRANKY 13]

Congrats to the Zalgiris boys for their quality playing. Cepukaitis showed his talent and Motiejunas would have been perfect had he been more efficient from the free throw line.

Hope they represent a great future for the Euroleague and European basketball in general.

[Joško Poljak Fan]

Congrats to Žalgiris.
Junior tournament ended up as expected, I was only surprised that CSKA didn't bring a stronger team sinc in the past they were dominating...

Anyway this FMP's team has some good future, Macvan should be in the senior team next season, while Musli and some others are barely 16 years old.

For the next season I'd like to see those players in Žalgiris as their 10th, 11th, 12th players... could be better to give them a chance than to buy some uninterested foreigners...

[Buducnost PG]

Congrats to Žalgiris.
Junior tournament ended up as expected, I was only surprised that CSKA didn't bring a stronger team sinc in the past they were dominating...

Anyway this FMP's team has some good future, Macvan should be in the senior team next season, while Musli and some others are barely 16 years old.

For the next season I'd like to see those players in Žalgiris as their 10th, 11th, 12th players... could be better to give them a chance than to buy some uninterested foreigners...

FMP had to much Turnover. But still Zalgiris was the better team and had more expierienced players. The players with the most talent from FMP were younger then 89, beside Macvan (which is also born at the end of 89) and Covic. But Covic is not a great prospect IMO. He is small and has a bad shoot. But seems to be a great passer. Musli and Dekic are born in 91. Subotic on the 27 december 1990 and they are the players which the most talent with Macvan. Dekic for example is still 15. Will turn 16 in August.

But the team of Zalgiris has some very nice players and one of the bests of the 89 generation in europe. And Montijenuas is one of the best of the 90 generation. Very good prospect.