Greece U18 basketball team reaches knockout stage after narrow win over France
The Greece men’s national under‑18 basketball team finished the EuroBasket U18 group stage with a 2‑1 record, securing third place and advancing to the knockout round. After a 93‑84 loss to Israel and an 81‑53 victory over Austria, Greece edged France 66‑65 on 27 July, the decisive match that gave them the needed win.
Coach Vasili Skropolithis, who led the team throughout the group phase, confirmed the squad’s progress. Player Vasilis Chartonas later said, “Ομάδα στα μέτρα μας η Σερβία, μπορούμε να τη νικήσουμε,” as Greece prepared to face Serbia on 29 August in the round of 16.
The group was topped by Israel (2‑0), while France also finished with a 2‑1 record after beating Austria. Greece’s third‑place finish ensures a spot in the knockout stage where they will compete for a place in the quarter‑finals.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Greece U18 defeated France U18 66‑65 in the EuroBasket U18 group stage. (new)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Greece U18 will play Serbia U18 on 29 August in the EuroBasket U18 knockout stage. (f37245fa-cc5c-4b78-817d-cf4beb4b2ef0)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Greece U18 beat Austria 81‑53 in the EuroBasket U18 group stage. (fe0d1eb4-e461-47db-bdee-900440c216c0, f08eb9e4-a8f0-411d-a5a1-52e077704502)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Israel U18 defeated Greece U18 93‑84 in the EuroBasket U18 group stage. (Article fe0d1eb4-e461-47db-bdee-900440c216c0)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vasili Skropolithis is the head coach of the Greece U18 basketball team. (fe0d1eb4-e461-47db-bdee-900440c216c0)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Greece U18 finished Group A with a 2‑1 record, placing third and advancing to the knockout round. (fe0d1eb4-e461-47db-bdee-900440c216c0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] France U18 beat Greece U18 66‑65 in the EuroBasket U18 group stage. (611d7249-211d-4168-9e09-3d50eb294ba5)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Greece U18 lost to Israel 93‑84 in the EuroBasket U18 group stage. (fe0d1eb4-e461-47db-bdee-900440c216c0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vasilis Chartonas said Greece can defeat Serbia, describing them as a team 'at our level'. (f37245fa-cc5c-4b78-817d-cf4beb4b2ef0)