FIBA Files

Showcasing the top Youth Basketball talent across the world as they impress in FIBA Competitions (created by @NCAABuzzerBters)

[NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners @NCAABuzzerBters]

Ngaba Yaba’s stats in Chad’s 🇹🇩 U18 AfroBasket Qualifying games:
🇨🇬27 PTS (11/21 FG) | 19 REB | 3 STL | 4 BLK
🇬🇦31 PTS (12/21 FG) | 21 REB | 3 STL | 3 BLK
🇬🇶16 PTS (6/17 FG) | 22 REB | 4 STL | 5 BLK
🇨🇬20 PTS (8/14 FG) | 24 REB | 3 STL | 6 BLK
Avg: 23.5 PTS, 21.5 REB, 4.5 BLK

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6’9” Chadian 🇹🇩 prospect Ngaba Yaya DOMINATED the Congo 🇨🇬 in U18 AfroBasket Qualifying Semifinals:
20 Points (8/14 FG | 2/6 3PT)
24 Rebounds
1 Assist
3 Steals
6 Blocks (High)
39 Efficiency (Tournament High)
Yaya’s currently AVERAGING more than 23 PTS and 21 REB in the tournament

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A MONSTER 47 POINT Performance 🤯 for Bienvenue Gbangandimbo of the Central African Republic 🇨🇫
47 Points (21/24 FT) (Tournament Highs)
7 Rebounds (6 Offensive)
3 Assists
6 Steals
29 Efficiency
Date: May 30th, 2026
Event: U18 AfroBasket Qualifyers 🇨🇫v🇬🇶

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Following Back the first 100 Followers on this account, gonna be a fun offseason

[Isaiah Santos @IsaiahS1515]

Tuff L last night but our mission never changes. We will stay focused on the goal 💯

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4⭐️ 2027 prospect Isaiah Santos (@IsaiahS1515) for Brazil 🇧🇷 against Argentina 🇦🇷 in U18 AmeriCup pool play:
22 Points (7/14 FG) (7/9 FT)
15 Rebounds (Tournament High)
9 Offensive Rebounds (Tournament High)
2 Assists
3 Steals
30 Efficiency (Tournament High) @7LSpartanHoops 🏀

[NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners @NCAABuzzerBters]

Other 4-Stars 247 Sports/Rivals has but ESPN doesn’t:
🇵🇷 F - Jomar Bernard #64
🇨🇦 SF - Godson Okokoh #77
🇵🇷 G - Myles Fuentes #79
🇨🇦 PF - Stefan Ilic #109
🇩🇴 SF - Marlon Martinez #111
🇵🇷 C - James Rivera #141
🇲🇽 C - Adrien Isaac Porras (Kansas offer)

[NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners @NCAABuzzerBters]

Top 100 2027 Recruits in the U18 AmeriCup:
🇺🇸 SF - DeMarcus Henry #3
🇺🇸 PG - Adan Diggs #5
🇺🇸 SF - Malachi Jordan #6
🇺🇸 C - Darius Wabbington #16
🇺🇸 PG - Davion Thompson #27
🇩🇴 PG - Antonio Pemberton #45
🇧🇷 SG - Isaiah Santos #65
🇨🇦 PG - Lyris Robinson #70
🇨🇦 SG - Malik Olajuwon #73
🇨🇦 PG - Javion Tyndale #89
(SC-Next 100)

[NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners @NCAABuzzerBters]

Incoming College Freshmen in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup. Tipping off today

🇨🇦 C - Maxime Meyer (Duke)
🇺🇸 SF - Bruce Branch III (BYU)
🇺🇸 SG - Quentin Coleman (Illinois)
🇺🇸 PF - Caleb Gaskins (Miami (FL))
🇺🇸 SG - Josiah Jarvis (Michigan St)
🇺🇸 PG - Taylen Kinney (Kansas)
🇺🇸 SF - Colben Landrew (UConn)
🇺🇸 C - Ethan Taylor (Michigan St)
🇵🇷 G - Felipe Quiñonez (FAU)

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Probably a redshirt candidate in year one, having only converted from Korfball to Basketball in 2022.

Endurance Aiyamenkhue 6’11” with hops for days and Innate athleticism

Performance: 21 PTS, 16 REB, 1 BLK
Date: July 26th, 2025
Event: 2025 U18 EuroBasket B (🇳🇱vs🇸🇰)

[PHNX Wildcats @PHNX_Wildcats]

Arizona has secured a commitment from Endurance Aiyamenkhue 🐻⬇️

The 6'11 center has a 7-foot-4 wingspan and is averaging 11.5 PTS, 9.8 REB, with 1.6 BLK this season.

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@JoeTipton @Rivals @ArizonaMBB @AZDesertSwarm @AZBandCatSports @JustinESports @BearDownU @TheWildcaster Raw but with crazy upside

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@DraftExpress Raw but his upside is unmatched @EnduranceAIY

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@saintmaryshoops @WCCsports Baller

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Salih Altunaş was a huge part of Türkiye’s U20 EuroBasket B championship last season. The 6’10” 274 lbs, center played at Miami (FL) last season averaging 1.6 PTS & 1.9 REB on 65.7% FG

Performance: 9.7 PTS, 6.1 REB, 1.6 BLK
Dates: July 11th-20th, 2026
Event: U20 EuroBasket B

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Salih Altunaş was a huge part of Türkiye’s U20 EuroBasket B championship last season. The 6’10” 274 lbs, center played at Miami (FL) last season averaging 1.6 PTS & 1.9 REB on 65.7% FG

Performance: 9.7 PTS, 6.1 REB, 1.6 BLK
Dates: July 11th-20th, 2026
Event: U20 EuroBasket B

[Jon Chepkevich @JonChep]

NEWS: Miami transfer, Salih Altuntaş, has committed to Saint Mary’s, his reps at @gershbasketball tell DraftExpress.

The 6’11” 270+ pound Turkish center notched a 65.7 FG% and 6.1 BLK% in a limited role for the ‘Canes.

Firmly on sophomore breakout watch with the Gaels.

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Illinois’s Recruiting Class is getting plenty of well-earned attention but the crown Jewel may be Lucas Murillo.

The Top-50 6’7” SG was a MENACE in the 2025 U19 World Cup for the Dominican Republic

Performance: 26 PTS (10/17), 12 REB
Date: June 23rd, 2025
Event: U19 World Cup

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Kansas State transfer Timotej Malovec has been outstanding for Team Slovakia 🇸🇰 across his career.

The 21-year-old Slovakian wing flashed 22.5 PTS, 7.8 REB in EuroBasket Qualifiers

Performance: 28 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
Date: August 20th, 2025
Event: 2027 EuroBasket Qualifiers (Sr)

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Don’t sleep on 6’11” Canadian-Romanian 🇨🇦🇷🇴 GUARD Christian Nitu😤.

The former Florida State Seminole & Washington Husky just committed to @McNeeseMBB for the 2026-27 season.

Performance: 20 PTS, 16 REB, 4 BLK
Date: July 17th, 2025
Event: FIBA U20 EuroBasket 🇷🇴/🇮🇸