Eurobasket U18 in Trentino showcases Germany's Fabian Kayser and Spain's Alfonso Rodríguez

The Eurobasket Under‑18 tournament in Trentino, Italy, highlighted two standout players. Germany's 17‑year‑old guard Fabian Kayser, standing 2.02 m, powered his team to a 98‑88 victory over Slovenia, posting 25 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals, and scoring the final 11 points in the last four minutes.

Spain edged Latvia 92‑87, with Unicaja prospect Alfonso Rodríguez contributing eight points, four rebounds, three assists and a block in a tightly contested game. Both performances underscored the rising talent pool at the youth European championship.