Serbia’s U20 men’s basketball team has earned a spot in the FIBA U20 EuroBasket final, marking their first time reaching this stage since they captured the title in 2015. In a gripping semifinal match, Serbia overcame Spain with a 72-65 victory. The Serbian squad showcased their prowess early on, establishing a commanding lead through a combination of staunch defense and precise shooting.
The game saw Serbia taking control in the first half, pushing their advantage to double digits and extending it to an 18-point lead by the third quarter. Despite this significant gap, Spain rallied with a spirited comeback attempt, narrowing the margin to a mere three points. However, Serbia’s resilience shone through in the final moments as they executed critical defensive maneuvers and capitalized on a pivotal three-pointer by Šuput to secure their win.
Key performances came from Andrej Lučić, who led the Serbian effort with 20 points, and Mitar Bošnjaković, who contributed 17 points. Nikola Džepina also made a notable impact on the game, adding 12 points, alongside five rebounds, four assists, and an impressive five blocks. Their collective efforts were instrumental in fending off Spain’s late surge.
Looking ahead, Serbia is set to face Slovenia, the host nation, in what promises to be an exciting final showdown. As both teams prepare for the championship game, Serbia will aim to replicate the form that has brought them success thus far and potentially reclaim the EuroBasket title they last held eight years ago.