U18 FC Barcelona defeated U18 Mega Super Belgrade 87-82 in their last game of 2024-25 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals on Saturday. Carlos Marin’s side led throughout the game, effectively absorbing Mega’s comeback attempts in the last two quarters. Barcelona finished second in Group A with a 2-1 record, while Mega ended bottom of the standings after losing all its three games.

Abdrahamane Kone paced Barcelona with 14 points, Daniel Gonzalez scored 13 and Arturas Butajevas netted 12. Lluc Pluvinet and Sayon Keita had 11 points each, with Mohamed Keita and Mohamed Dabone bagging 10 apiece.

Mega guard Ognjen Srzentic led all scorers with 25 points, Nikola Karalic recorded 16, Pavle Backo registered 13, Vukasin Musikic had 11 and Vuk Danilovic added 10.

The Catalan side opened the game with a 12-2 run, establishing a double-digit lead that they maintained until the end of the first quarter, taking a 29-19 lead into the second. Srzentic kept Mega in the game, but Kone dominated inside, taking his tally to 10 points, as Barcelona secured a 49-39 cushion at halftime.

Karalic stepped up in the third quarter, helping Mega trim the deficit to 55-51. What followed was an exchange of blows, with Barcelona taking a 68-62 lead into the closing quarter. The Blaugrana started the fourth with an 8-1 spurt that restored a double-figure cushion. Mega fought back with a 1-12 run in the closing stages, but it wasn’t enough to turn the game around.

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Seven Barcelona players scored in double digits

Barcelona downs Mega, 87-82

U18 FC Barcelona v U18 Mega Super  Belgrade (2025-05-24T08:15:00.000Z)

Dane Arlauckas, Shani Blatt and David Hein welcome Nando De Colo and some other All-25 EuroLeague legends to the Podcourt NextGen EuroLeague for the adidas NextGen EuroLeague game between U18 Real Madrid and U18 Pole France INSEP Paris.

Join the NextGen Podcourt for U18 Real Madrid vs. U18 INSEP

Dane Arlauckas, Shani Blatt and David Hein welcome Nando De Colo and some other All-25 EuroLeague legends to the Podcourt NextGen EuroLeague for the adidas NextGen EuroLeague game between U18 Real Madrid and U18 Pole France INSEP Paris, then U18 Zalgiris Kaunas versus U18 Overtime Elite before a talk with coaches.

Catch up on Saturday’s NextGen Podcourt

Catch up on Saturday’s NextGen PodCourt

U18 Real Madrid v U18 Pole France INSEP Paris (2025-05-24T10:30:00.000Z)

U18 Zalgiris Kaunas v U18 Overtime Elite (2025-05-24T12:45:00.000Z)

U18 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has progressed to the 2024-25 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals Championship Game by outlasting U18 Dubai Basketball 84-86 on Saturday. In a back-and-forth affair that featured numerous lead changes, Milan managed to stay composed in the closing stages, becoming the third Italian team to reach the final of the competition after Montepaschi Siena in 2004 and Stellazzurra in 2018. Michele Catalani’s side won all their three games in Group A, with Dubai finishing on a 1-2 record. Now, Milan has the opportunity to become the first ever Italian side to win the competition.

Luigi Suigo recorded a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds for a PIR of 30. Diego Garavaglia paired his 18 points with 10 boards, Achille Lonati scored 17 and Omar Karem added 11.

Andy Huelves paced Dubai with 20 points and Tomislav Vuckovic netted 18. Simon Gradin completed a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds, with Bacary Doucoure bagging 11 points.

Emmanouil Manolopoulos scored the first 5 points of the game, but Lonati netted half of his team’s points for a 10-12 lead. The exchange of blows continued throughout a high-scoring first quarter, which ended with the game tied up at 25-25. Suigo stepped up in the second, taking his tally to double digits, with Milan securing a 45-48 cushion at halftime.

The momentum shifted in the third quarter, with Dubai bouncing back for a 64-56 lead. Milan responded with a 2-7 run, but Dubai maintained a 69-65 advantage heading into the closing quarter. Garavaglia scored 9 of his team’s first 11 points of the fourth, putting the Italian side back in front, 72-76. The game turned into a thriller in crunch time, when Suigo dominated inside on both ends to seal the outcome.

Michele Catalani’s side will have the opportunity to become the first Italian team to ever win the competition

Milan edges Dubai, 84-86, clinches Championship Game spot

U18 Dubai Basketball v U18 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-05-24T06:00:00.000Z)

The adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals continues on Saturday with action from Round 3, the last day before the NextGen EuroLeague Championship Game. U18 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and U18 Zalgiris Kaunas are the only remaining unbeaten teams, with both topping their respective groups with a 2-0 record.

Catch Day 3 of the NextGen Finals in Abu Dhabi

Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals Round 3 | Final Four Abu Dhabi

U18 Pole France INSEP secured its first win in the 2024-25 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals by crushing U18 Overtime Elite 75-110 on Friday. François Peronnet’s side led from start to finish, pulling away in the third quarter to all but seal it. INSEP improved its record to 1-1, with OTE dropping to 0-2. Meanwhile, U18 Zalgiris Kaunas secured top spot in Group B, qualifying for its first Championship Game since 2011.

Meissa Faye paced INSEP with 19 points, which he paired with 13 rebounds. Nathan Soliman netted 17, with Hugo Yimga Moukouri completing a double-double of 16 points and 16 boards. Cameron Houindo had 15 points, Noa Kouakou-Heugue scored 13 and Jonas Boulefaa added 10.

Adam Oumiddoch registered a team-high 18 points, Collin Paul bagged 13, Taylen Kinney netted 12 and Kole Grandison had 10.

INSEP hit the ground running, taking an early 5-16 lead. OTE fought back, with Paul taking his tally to 7 points, but 6 straight points by Nathan Soliman gave INSEP a 17-25 cushion after 10 minutes. What followed was an entertaining, high-tempo exchange of blows in the second quarter, with INSEP maintaining a 41-45 cushion at halftime.

INSEP opened the second half with a 2-9 run to establish a double-digit lead, taking a 55-74 advantage into the closing quarter. The French side didn’t take their foot off the gas, outscoring OTE 20-36 in the fourth to seal the outcome.

The French side led from start to finish, grabbing its first victory in the finals

INSEP thrashes Overtime Elite, 75-110

U18 Overtime Elite v U18 Pole France INSEP Paris (2025-05-23T12:45:00.000Z)

U18 Zalgiris Kaunas doubled their wins in the 2024-25 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals by edging U18 Real Madrid 70-69 on Friday. A back-and-forth affair saw Los Blancos lead until late in the third quarter, when the Lithuanian side established a cushion that they maintained throughout the fourth. Zalgiris has now reached the NextGen Championship Game, while Javier Juarez’s side dropped to 1-1, with everything in Group B set to be decided on Saturday.

Dovydas Buika paced Zalgiris with 14 points, Kajus Mikalauskas had 13, Ignas Stombergas scored 12, and Dominykas Grunkis added 11. Real Madrid center Sidi Gueye led all scorers with 19 points, which he combined with 13 rebounds for a double-double. Gildas Gimenez netted 11 in a losing effort.

Real Madrid got off to a solid start, dominating inside and taking an early 3-11 lead. Stombergas responded with 9 straight points, but Los Blancos remained in control, taking a 17-21 advantage into the second quarter. Six points in a row from Maksim Brnovic were followed by 5 straight points from Gildas Gimenez that allowed Real Madrid to maintain a 36-40 cushion at halftime.

A 2-8 run in the opening stages of the second half made it 40-48 for Real Madrid. Yet, Zalgiris replied with an 11-2 surge, taking a 54-52 edge after 30 minutes. Having imposed their game on Los Blancos, the Lithuanians dictated the tempo on both ends, maintaining a narrow lead until the final whistle despite Real Madrid’s late comeback attempt. This was Zalgiris's first win over Los Blancos since 2007-08, having lost all their last six games against the Spanish side.

Rock-solid defense contained Los Blancos’s offensive weapons

Zalgiris wins thriller against Real Madrid, 70-69

U18 Zalgiris Kaunas v U18 Real Madrid (2025-05-23T10:30:00.000Z)

U18 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan is one win away from securing participation in the 2024-25 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals Championship Game after beating U18 FC Barcelona 80-85 on Friday. The Italian side maintained a narrow lead for the majority of the game, managed to absorb Barcelona’s comeback attempts and recorded its second straight victory. Everything in Group A will be decided on Saturday, but a Milan (2-0) win over U18 Dubai Basketball (1-1) would be enough for Michele Catalani’s team to clinch a Championship Game spot.

Achille Lonati stood out with 28 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks for a PIR of 35. Diego Garavaglia netted 17 points and Omar Karem had 13 - 6 of which were scored down the stretch.

Lluc Pluvinet led Barcelona with 15 points and Mohamed Dabone had 11, with Daniel Gonzalez netting 10. Mohamed Dabone completed a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds in a losing effort.

Milan started strong and took an early 4-10 lead, with Garavaglia scoring half of his team’s points. Barcelona responded with a 7-0 surge before tying the game at 19-19 heading into the second quarter. A 0-6 run from Milan was followed by a 9-0 spurt from Barcelona, but the Italian side managed to secure a 36-41 advantage at halftime.

An entertaining exchange of blows from inside and beyond the arc saw Milan maintain a 57-60 edge mainly thanks to Lonati, who scored 11 of his team’s 19 points in the third quarter. Offensive rebounds kept Barcelona in the game, but 6 straight points from Karem in crunch time sealed the outcome.

Achille Lonati shined with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists

Milan defeats Barcelona 80-85, for second straight win

U18 FC Barcelona v U18 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-05-23T08:15:00.000Z)

U18 Dubai Basketball bounced back from Thursday’s thrashing at the hands of U18 FC Barcelona by crushing U18 Mega Super Belgrade 84-102 a day later. Slaven Rimac’s side led from start to finish, grabbing its first victory in the 2024-25 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals. Dubai is still in the race for a Championship Game spot, but Mega has been eliminated after recording two straight defeats.

An outstanding Tomislav Vuckovic broke the record of most triples made in the history of the tournament by nailing 9 and led all scorers with 39 points. Meanwhile, Andy Huelves, Bacary Doucoure and Simon Gradin all recorded double-doubles. The former had 22 points and 10 assists, Doucoure bagged 10 points and 16 rebounds and the latter registered 11 points and 17 boards.

Ognjen Srzentic paced Mega with 20 points, Nikola Karalic scored 15, Vuk Danilovic netted 12 and Djordje Gnjato added 10.

Dubai hit the ground running with Vuckovic bagging 10 early points for a 6-14 lead. Doucoure took over with 7 points, as Dubai secured a 15-31 cushion after 10 minutes. Mega upped the intensity on the floor and responded with a 14-3 run to start the second quarter. Yet, Dubai rediscovered its groove through Huelves, who took his tally to 10 points for a 39-53 advantage at halftime.

Dubai opened the second half with a 0-8 surge that allowed them to maintain a 71-83 lead heading into the closing quarter. Then, Dubai tightened up its defense, with Huelves and Vuckovic cooking on the other end to clinch the victory.

The Dubai guard drilled an all-time best 9 triples, finishing the game on 39 points

Vuckovic fires on all cylinders as Dubai stuns Mega, 84-102

U18 Mega Super  Belgrade v U18 Dubai Basketball (2025-05-23T06:00:00.000Z)

The adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals continues on Friday with action from Round 2. There are four unbeaten teams after Round 1, but just two will be left after Friday's slate as U18 FC Barcelona comes up against U18 EA7 Emporio Armani Milan before U18 Zalgiris Kaunas takes on U18 Real Madrid, which is aiming to win a third straight NextGen championship.