MEGA MIS JUNIORS WIN EUROLEAGUE QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT IN ISTANBUL!

The Mega MIS juniors triumphed at the EuroLeague qualifying tournament in Istanbul, defeating the Next Generation team in the final with a score of 86:70 (23:17, 21:23, 21:13, 21:17). Milan Vidosavljević’s squad started the game strong, taking the lead in the opening 10 minutes. A fierce battle ensued, but Mega MIS managed to maintain their advantage until halftime. After the break, the young Mega players elevated their performance, securing a double-digit lead that they comfortably held onto during the decisive quarter to claim a well-deserved victory.

With this win, the Mega MIS juniors have earned their ninth appearance at the EuroLeague Final Tournament, a title they claimed in Belgrade in 2022, and were runners-up in 2017 and 2019.

Once again, Ognjen Srzentić shined, coming just three assists shy of a triple-double. He finished the game with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and an efficiency index of 33. Pavle Bačko also recorded a double-double, tallying 18 points and 10 rebounds for an index of 29. They were supported by Vuk Danilović with 10 points and Nikola Karalić, who added 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Srzentić’s outstanding performances earned him the MVP award, and he, along with Bačko, was named to the tournament’s All-Star Five in Istanbul.

Mega MIS won the qualifying tournament with a perfect record, becoming the first team to secure a spot in the EuroLeague Junior Final Tournament. Before their victory over the Next Generation team in the final, they emerged victorious in group play against Panathinaikos, Venezia, and hosts Bahçeşehir.

Mega MIS: Odalović, Jarc, Obradović 4, Stiković, Danilović 10, Karalić 8 (4 reb, 4 ast), Mušikić 7, Bačko 18 (10 reb, PIR 29), Gnjato 2, Srzentić 25 (10 reb, 7 ast, PIR 33), Krunić 6, Ostojić 6 (5 reb).

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