EuroBasket Junior Year 1 - A Promising Journey for Our Young Athletes

The EuroBasket Junior Year 1 tournament has proven to be a thrilling and transformative experience for our Year 1 Boys and Girls, who had the honour of representing Great Britain in this dynamic youth basketball competition.

Organised as a lead-up to the major EuroBasket tournament to be hosted in Cyprus this September, the Junior competition is designed to foster young talent and promote basketball across the island. At a special press conference held in February, the organisers announced that a team composed entirely of students from our school would proudly wear the Great Britain colours—an exciting and proud moment for our community.

Group Stage Highlights
The team began their campaign with a commanding presence:

• March 14, 2025: In their opening match, they secured a decisive 68–22 victory over Israel, showcasing their athleticism and teamwork.
• Later that day, they followed up with another dominant performance, beating Montenegro 71–15.
• March 21, 2025: The group stage culminated in a nail-biting clash against Spain. Despite a valiant effort, the team narrowly lost 36–37 in what was widely regarded as the most intense match of the round.

With two wins and one narrow loss, the team confidently advanced to the Quarterfinals.

Knockout Stage Brilliance
In the Quarterfinals, the squad demonstrated poise and determination, emerging victorious over Czech Republic with a score of 39–31.
The Semifinal once again pitted them against a well-matched opponent—Spain. The rematch was a gripping contest, with our players putting in another spirited performance, ultimately falling 29–39 in a hard-fought battle.

Looking Ahead: The 3rd Place Match
Their journey is far from over. On May 14, 2025, the team will face Estonia (Gymnasium Aradipou) in the 3rd Place Playoff. With their skill, determination, and unity, they are ready to give it their all and end this remarkable campaign on a high note.

Meet the Team
Players: Argyrou Haris, Chiotis Stelios, Savva Panayiotis Anastasios, Argyrou Christos, Kardi Gursel Emre, Konstantinides Heracles, Loizou Yiannis, Saslidis Andreas, Demetriou Athena, Papapefkou Georgia, Charalambides Fenia, Charalambides Nelia, Aristidou Katerina.

Coaches: Andy Ioannou, Andreas Sizopoulos, Alexandros Panayides.