Germany U16 vs Greece U16

Germany's first-quarter defensive intensity set the tone. They held Greece to 15 points in the opening period and built a lead they would never relinquish. Greece cut the deficit to single digits at times but never got closer than three points — the biggest lead Germany managed all game was 11. Germany led for 36 minutes and 39 seconds of the 40-minute contest; Greece led for just 2 minutes and 4 seconds.

• Danny Egbe (Germany U16): Game-high 22 points on efficient shooting. The 2010-born guard has been Germany's go-to scorer throughout the tournament.
• Johan Meinberg (Germany U16): 14 points provided reliable secondary scoring alongside Egbe.
• Haralambos Christodoulou (Greece U16): Team-high 19 points despite Greece shooting 37% from the field.
• Ioannis Spanos (Greece U16): 16 points in a losing effort as Greece's offence struggled to find rhythm.

Player of the Match: Danny Egbe (Germany U16)

Germany's shooting efficiency told the story. They shot 46% from the field and 51.1% on two-point attempts, consistently generating higher-quality looks than Greece. By contrast, Greece managed just 37% overall and 39.2% inside the arc. The nine-percentage-point gap in field-goal accuracy was the decisive difference — Germany simply converted at a higher rate across the board.

Free-throw shooting was the one area where Greece held a clear edge (88.9% to 60%), but they attempted far fewer from the stripe. From three-point range, Germany shot 35% against Greece's 30.4% — a modest but meaningful difference.

Germany also owned the boards, collecting 45 rebounds to go with 17 assists, reflecting a more fluid and physical approach in the paint.

The victory secures Germany U16 fifth place in the 2026 FIBA U16 EuroBasket, a strong finish after falling in earlier knockout rounds. Greece finishes sixth. The tournament concluded later that day with Latvia winning the title against France, while Spain took third place.

Germany's form trajectory through the classification bracket showed steady improvement after a quarter-final loss — they beat Romania 79–52 on 14 August before dispatching Greece. Greece, after reaching the semi-finals of their group, lost momentum in the 5–8 classification round.

A deserved and controlled win. Germany were sharper from the floor, more physical in the paint, and never allowed Greece to build sustained momentum. The eight-point margin reflected a game that was less close than the final score suggests — Germany led for 92% of the contest and always had an answer when Greece threatened.