2006 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
Encyclopedia
The 2006 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the ninth edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
. The city of İzmir
, in Turkey
, hosted the tournament. Serbia and Montenegro won their second title, the first one with that name (they won the 1998 Champiosnhip
) as Yugoslavia.
Germany
and Belarus
were relegated to Division B.
Cenk Akyol
Emir Preldžič
Nikola Peković
Luca Vitali
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
. The city of İzmir
Izmir
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey...
, in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, hosted the tournament. Serbia and Montenegro won their second title, the first one with that name (they won the 1998 Champiosnhip
1998 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
-Championship:-5th–8th playoffs:-Final standings:-References:**...
) as Yugoslavia.
Germany
Germany national basketball team
The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the...
and Belarus
Belarus national basketball team
The Belorussian national basketball team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. They are yet to qualify for a major international competition.-2007 Roster:Head Coach: Aliaksandr Papkou-See also:...
were relegated to Division B.
Preliminary round
The sixteen teams were allocated in four groups of four teams each.| Team advanced to Quarter-Final round | |
| Team competed in Classification round |
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 231 | 176 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 231 | 215 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 199 | 222 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 217 | 251 | 3 |
| 14 July 2006 | |||||
| 72–61 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 64–58 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 15 July 2006 | |||||
| 57–81 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 79–95 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 16 July 2006 | |||||
| 77–84 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 72–78 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 212 | 177 | 5 (1–1 +2) | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 235 | 202 | 5 (1–1 +1) | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 206 | 205 | 5 (1–1 –3) | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 169 | 238 | 3 |
| 14 July 2006 | |||||
| 66–64 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 92–60 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 15 July 2006 | |||||
| 68–72 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 74–70 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 16 July 2006 | |||||
| 73–68 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 74–41 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
Group C
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 251 | 195 | 5 (1–1 +23) | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 209 | 168 | 5 (1–1 +3) | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 207 | 203 | 5 (1–1 –26) | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 162 | 263 | 3 |
| 14 July 2006 | |||||
| 63–92 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 83–45 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 15 July 2006 | |||||
| 51–81 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 60–66 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 16 July 2006 | |||||
| 99–66 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 60–63 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
Group D
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 228 | 222 | 5 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 261 | 255 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 238 | 249 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 235 | 236 | 4 |
| 14 July 2006 | |||||
| 73–75 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 71–81 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 15 July 2006 | |||||
| 86–98 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 69–74 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 16 July 2006 | |||||
| 78–77 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 88–92 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
Quarter-Final round
The eight teams were allocated in two groups of four teams each.| Team advanced to Semifinals | |
| Team competed in 5th-8th playoffs |
Group E
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 246 | 204 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 245 | 244 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 202 | 204 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 239 | 280 | 3 |
| 18 July 2006 | |||||
| 101–68 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 67–65 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 19 July 2006 | |||||
| 94–100 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 58–60 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 20 July 2006 | |||||
| 79–77 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 85–78 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
Group F
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 244 | 205 | 5 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 215 | 219 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 233 | 249 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 222 | 241 | 4 |
| 18 July 2006 | |||||
| 87–72 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 53–75 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 19 July 2006 | |||||
| 70–76 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 91–72 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 20 July 2006 | |||||
| 74–86 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 78–80 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
Classification round
The eight teams were allocated in two groups of four teams each.| Team competed to 9th-12th playoffs | |
| Team competed in 13th-16th playoffs |
Group G
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 245 | 149 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 228 | 183 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 173 | 219 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 147 | 242 | 3 |
| 18 July 2006 | |||||
| 50–78 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 36–82 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 19 July 2006 | |||||
| 86–52 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 89–56 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 20 July 2006 | |||||
| 71–55 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 77–61 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
Group H
| Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 245 | 220 | 5 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 226 | 214 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 216 | 222 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 239 | 270 | 4 |
| 18 July 2006 | |||||
| 67–64 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 90–89 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 19 July 2006 | |||||
| 86–76 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 77–64 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 20 July 2006 | |||||
| 66–79 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
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| 73–95 | İzmir Izmir Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey... |
13th–16th playoffs
Belarus and Germany were relegated to Division B.9th–12th playoffs
5th–8th playoffs
Championship
Final standings
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Points
| Rank | Name | Points | Games | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Ernests KalveErnests Kalve Ernests Kalve is a professional basketball player, who plays the small forward position. He's currently playing for the Lithuanian club BC Nevėžis.-Pro career:... |
164 | 8 | 20.5 |
| 2. |  Emir PreldžičEmir Preldžic Emir Preldžić is a Turkish professional basketball player of Bosnian origin who played for Slovenian national basketball team at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament. He is 6 ft 9 in tall and he can play at both the small forward and power forward positions, and he can also play as a... |
|162 | 8 | 20.3 |
| 3. | Martynas Pocius Martynas Pocius Martynas Pocius is a Lithuanian professional basketball player, playing for Real Madrid in the Euroleague and Liga ACB. He is also a member of the Lithuanian national basketball team.-Early life and high school:... |
160 | 8 | 20.0 |
| 4. |  Kaloyan IvanovKaloyan Ivanov Kaloyan Toshkov Ivanov is a Bulgarian professional basketball player, playing the small forward or the power forward position.... |
153 | 8 | 19.1 |
| 5. |  Souarata CisséSouarata Cisse Souarata Cisse is a French basketball player who played for French Pro A league clubs Pau-Orthez,Paris,Rouen and Hyeres-Toulon.-References:... |
147 | 8 | 18.4 |
Rebounds
| Rank | Name | Points | Games | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Carlos SuárezCarlos Suárez Carlos Suárez García-Osorio , commonly known as Carlos Suárez, is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is a 2.03 m tall Small forward/Power Forward.-Pro career:... |
83 | 8 | 10.4 |
| 2. | Emir Preldžič Emir Preldžic Emir Preldžić is a Turkish professional basketball player of Bosnian origin who played for Slovenian national basketball team at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament. He is 6 ft 9 in tall and he can play at both the small forward and power forward positions, and he can also play as a... |
|75 | 8 | 9.4 |
| 3. | Kaloyan Ivanov Kaloyan Ivanov Kaloyan Toshkov Ivanov is a Bulgarian professional basketball player, playing the small forward or the power forward position.... |
72 | 8 | 9.0 |
| 4. | Dejan Ivanov |
70 | 8 | 8.8 |
| 5. |  Miklós Szabó |
67 | 8 | 8.4 |
Assists
| Rank | Name | Points | Games | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Edgars Jeromanovs Edgars Jeromanovs Edgars Jeromanovs is a professional Latvian basketball player who plays the point guard position. He is currently playing for a Swedish club, the Norrköping Dolphins.He has represented the Latvian national team in EuroBasket 2011.... |
50 | 8 | 6.3 |
| 2. |  Anton PonkrashovAnton Ponkrashov Anton Ponkrashov is a Russian professional basketball player. He is 2.00 m in height and weighs 220 pounds. He can play as a swingman and as a point guard.-Pro career:... |
|44 | 8 | 5.5 |
| 3. | Mantas Kalnietis Mantas Kalnietis Mantas Kalnietis is a Lithuanian professional basketball player in the Euroleague and the Lithuanian Basketball League with Žalgiris Kaunas. He is also a member of the Lithuanian national basketball team. He plays the point guard position.-Early years:Kalnietis spent two and a half seasons with... |
38 | 8 | 4.8 |
| 4. |  Maksim Shustau |
30 | 8 | 3.8 |
| 5. |  Alessandro Piazza |
30 | 8 | 3.8 |
All-Tournament Team
Ersan İlyasovaErsan Ilyasova
Ersan İlyasova is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for Anadolu Efes. He is also under contract with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, though the NBA is currently in a lockout...
Cenk Akyol
Cenk Akyol
Cenk Akyol is a Turkish professional basketball player for Efes Pilsen. He was drafted 59th overall in the second round of the 2005 NBA Draft by the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He spent whole of his brief career with Efes Pilsen until being loaned to Galatasaray for the rest of 2007-08 season on December...
Emir Preldžič
Emir Preldžic
Emir Preldžić is a Turkish professional basketball player of Bosnian origin who played for Slovenian national basketball team at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament. He is 6 ft 9 in tall and he can play at both the small forward and power forward positions, and he can also play as a...
Nikola Peković
Nikola Pekovic
Nikola Peković is a Montenegrin professional basketball player. He is currently playing for the Serbian club Partizan Belgrade. Peković is 2.11 m tall and he plays the center position....
Luca Vitali
Luca Vitali
Luca Vitali is an Italian basketball player currently signed with Pallacanestro Virtus Roma.At 201 cm, he plays the point guard position.-References:...