The young national team dominated Group B at the European Championship Division B in Gevgelija, with the KK Zadar player shining with averages of 7.8 points and 6.6 rebounds.
Croatia's U-16 basketball team continues its impressive run at the European Championship Division B in Gevgelija. In Group B, they achieved a perfect record of five wins without a single loss, with Zadar native Jure Vidaković making a significant contribution to those successes, as announced by KK Zadar.
Croatia strung together convincing victories in North Macedonia, confirming their favorite status in every outing. They defeated Switzerland (101:47), Cyprus (107:33), hosts North Macedonia (112:57), Ukraine (110:54), and Iceland (80:53) in succession. With a 5/0 record, the team secured first place in the group without any doubt and booked their spot among the top eight teams in the tournament.
Jure Vidaković, a young player from KK Zadar, has averaged 15.7 minutes on the court so far in the competition. During that time, he has recorded 7.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game, with an excellent field goal percentage of 59.3%.
His best individual performance came in the high-scoring win over Cyprus. In just 15 minutes of play, he scored 12 points and dominated the boards with 11 rebounds, securing a double-double. He added one assist, one steal, and one block, earning a total valuation of 19.
The next obstacle on the path of Croatia's young hopefuls is the Netherlands. The quarterfinal clash is scheduled for today, August 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM. All basketball fans can watch the game live on the official FIBA YouTube channel.
