Latvia captured a historic 92-80 victory over Greece in the quarter‑final of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026, played at Oradea Arena in Romania, marking the country's first ever passage into the tournament's last eight.
Berrouet's Elite Shooting Display
Benjamin Berrouet led the Latvian side with 40 points, shooting an efficient 65.8% from the field, 42.2% on two‑point attempts and 27.3% from beyond the arc, a performance that placed him among the most potent scorers of the competition.
Latvia surged ahead early, establishing a nine‑point lead at halftime and extending that margin to ten points by the 27:18 mark of the game, before a 9‑0 run briefly threatened a comeback.
The contest featured three lead changes, but Latvia's consistency kept them in control, a fact underscored by the presence of 480 spectators in the arena.
Looking Ahead
With the victory, Latvia joins four other unbeaten teams in the next stage, while Berrouet's standout display has drawn comparisons to top NBA draft prospects, positioning him as a player to watch ahead of the 2029 draft.