We connected with ‘29 @CCPEaglesHoops wing Anthony Sarkesian at @FCPPangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp and talked about winning a 🥇 + being named tournament MVP for the Armenian National Team at the FIBA 16U Eurobasket this summer, studying Luka Doncic & Manu Ginobili, his approach to the game, and more. 🎥 Q&A coming 🔜

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Darius Karutasu (2009 🇹🇷) 🏀 @AnadoluEfesSK 📌 #BWBNextUp 💡 His intriguing scoring ability has popped here through two days in Istanbul. Does damage both inside + outside, thanks to his functional blend of strength + agility, as well as as his ability to space the floor. Extends possessions for his team via the offensive glass, too. 📸 @NBAPR

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Matija Lukic (2009 🇷🇸) 🏀 @casademontBZ 📌 #BWBNextUp 💡 The jumbo handler displayed versatile passing + scoring acumen throughout the first two days here in Turkey. His downhill mentality allows him to generate rim pressure + gravity, which makes it easy for him to set up his teammates at a high clip. Quick, timely, efficient decision-maker who impacts winning in multiple ways, on both ends of the floor. 📸 @NBAPR

*Some* Day 1 + Day 2 Eye-Catchers ⏩ #BWBNextUp 🇧🇭 Hassan Abdulkadir (2009) 🇳🇬 Justin Akengbowa (2009) 🇦🇿 Emmanuel Agbason (2009) 🇦🇺 Yahya Basaran (2009) 🇬🇧 Olivier Bishop (2009) 🇷🇸 Petar Bjelica (2009) 🇹🇷 Besir Briant (2009) 🇱🇹 Gabrielius Buivydas (2009) 🇨🇦 Noah D’Acre (2009) 🇧🇪 Aaron Ona Embo (2009) 🇫🇷 Mathias Fabien (2009) 🇶🇦 Ameer Hausawi (2009) 🇨🇿 Marek Houska (2009) 🇸🇮 Lun Jarc (2009) 🇪🇪 Robert Kangur (2009) 🇹🇷 Darius Karutasu (2009) 🇱🇹 Jokubas Kukta (2009) 🇷🇸 Matija Lukic (2009) 🇨🇮 JP Oka (2009) 🇹🇷 Demir Ozturk (2009) 🇬🇲 Mamadou Samba (2009) 🇨🇿 Martin Sibal (2009) 🇨🇿 Martin Simko (2009) 🇵🇹 Miguel Sousa (2009) 🇫🇷 Messi Yangala (2009)

📍Istanbul, Turkey | #BWBNextUp

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Alan Chojnacki (2010 🇵🇱) 🏀 @RastaVechta 📌 #U16EuroBasket 💡 Clutch performance by a gritty two-way wing who brings a lot of energy and hustle on both ends. Impacts games in multiple ways thanks to timely and efficient decision-making as well as his versatility. Converted no-dip corner 3s at an efficient clip, here 📸 @EuroBasket

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Marko Volf (2010 🇩🇪) 🏀 @ratiopharmulm 📌 #U16EuroBasket 💡 Displayed impressive scoring + playmaking ability in a close win. Has the ability to get to the rim thanks to a handle that allows him to manipulate matchups in a variety of ways. Generated a good portion of FT opportunities, as well. His motor helped him to create a lot of open-court opportunities, both for himself and his team. 📸 @EuroBasket

Tuesday Eye-Catchers ⏩️ #U16EuroBasket (Division A) 🇬🇷 Andreas Barlos (2010) 🇱🇻 Benji Berrouet (2010) 🇱🇹 Jonas Birzins (2010) 🇸🇮 Tobias Blazic (2010) 🇵🇱 Alan Chojnacki (2010) 🇮🇱 Rotem Ben David (2010) 🇱🇻 Markuss Jahovics (2010) 🇨🇿 Jan Kopecky (2010) 🇷🇴 Sebastian-Petru Lapuste (2010) 🇮🇹 Aaron Mathis (2010) 🇬🇷 Yorgos Monama (2010) 🇹🇷 Arda Ozturk (2010) 🇬🇷 Athanasios Spanoulis (2010) 🇵🇱 Emilio Szewczyk (2011) 🇪🇸 Ryan Vincent (2010) 🇩🇪 Marko Volf (2010) 🇧🇪 Youssef Zagdoud (2010)

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Taig Nonga Drieux (2010 🇫🇷) 🏀 @ffbasketball 📌 #U16EuroBasket 💡 Above-the-rim finisher with an enticing athletic foundation. Highly efficient around the restricted area and a dynamic rim runner, where he leverages his motor and quickness. Brings a high-level ability to secure boards and disrupt driving + passing lanes thanks to his length and agility 📸 @EuroBasket

Saturday Eye-Catchers ⏩️ #U16EuroBasket (Division A): 🇫🇷 Emmanuel Destom Alger (2010) 🇬🇷 Andreas Barlos (2010) 🇱🇻 Benji Berrouet (2010) 🇱🇹 Jonas Birzins (2011) 🇪🇸 Jan Cerdan (2010) 🇷🇴 Eric Craciun (2010) 🇱🇹 Raigardas Ciunys (2010) 🇵🇱 Alan Chojnacki (2010) 🇫🇷 Camron Ndonga Drieux (2010) 🇫🇷 Taig Nonga Drieux (2010) 🇱🇻 Markuss Jahovics (2010) 🇱🇹 Danielius Jasikevicius (2010) 🇸🇮 Roman Kolka (2010) 🇨🇿 Jan Kopecky (2010) 🇷🇴 Sebastian-Petru Lapuste (2010) 🇬🇷 Yorgos Monama (2010) 🇮🇱 Maor Sela (2010) 🇬🇷 Ioannis Spanos (2010) 🇵🇱 Emilio Szewczyk (2011) 🇪🇸 Ryan Vincent (2010) 🇸🇮 Maj Tomsic Vujkovic (2010) 🇧🇪 Youssef Zagdoud (2010)

Sunday Eye-Catchers ⏩️ #U16EuroBasket (Division A): 🇱🇹 Lukas Andrulis (2010) 🇬🇷 Andreas Barlos (2010) 🇹🇷 Kuzey Baysal (2010) 🇱🇻 Benji Berrouet (2010) 🇱🇹 Jonas Birzins (2011) 🇪🇸 Jan Cerdan (2010) 🇱🇹 Raigardas Ciunys (2010) 🇫🇷 Taig Nonga Drieux (2010) 🇹🇷 Zeki Guney (2010) 🇱🇻 Markuss Jahovics (2010) 🇸🇮 Roman Kolka (2010) 🇨🇿 Jan Kopecky (2010) 🇷🇴 Sebastian-Petru Lapuste (2010) 🇪🇸 Ikponmwosa Marvis (2010) 🇪🇸 Pablo Mera (2010) 🇷🇸 Filip Mrden (2010) 🇪🇸 Sergio Palau (2010) 🇵🇱 Alex Pietrzak (2010) 🇫🇷 Isaac Ramphort (2010) 🇮🇹 Mattia Sguazzin (2010) 🇧🇪 Youssef Zagdoud (2010)

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Sebastian-Petru Lapuste (2010 🇷🇴) 🏀 @DistritOlimpico 📌 #U16EuroBasket 💡 Historic performance (34p-10r-8a-10s) by the 6’3” guard, who’s an offensive engine for his National Team. Brings an extremely versatile three-level scoring package thanks to tight and deceptive handle. A lot to like about his PnR game, too, where he reads coverages well and elevates his teammates via well-established passing acumen. Pesky defender who plays passing + driving lanes, evidenced by his 6.7 SPG, so far 📸 @EuroBasket

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Markuss Jahovics (2010 🇱🇻) 🏀 @AquilaBasketTN 📌 #U16EuroBasket 💡 Skilled volume shooter with smooth, fluid mechanics. Able to guard across multiple positions and brings a high level of motor, energy, and buy-in. Glue guy and sound force behind a 3-0 group stage run for his National Team here in Oradea 📸 @EuroBasket

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Roman Kolka (2010 🇸🇮) 🏀 @KKCedOL 📌 #U16EuroBasket 💡 The 6’7” do-it-all wing has been a driving force for Slovenia here in Oradea, displaying an ability to create his own shot and pressure the rim. His BBIQ doesn’t go unnoticed — reads various coverages well and is able to involve his teammates in multiple contexts. Valuable two-way production to go along with his constant motor and buy-in. 📸 @EuroBasket

📍Nagoya, Japan | #BLACKSAMURAI

Friday Eye-Catchers ⏩️ #U16EuroBasket (Division A): 🇱🇹 Lukas Andrulis (2010) 🇬🇷 Andreas Barlos (2010) 🇱🇻 Benji Berrouet (2010) 🇵🇱 Alan Chojnacki (2010) 🇮🇹 Nicholas Conti (2010) 🇫🇷 Camron Nonga Drieux (2010) 🇫🇷 Taig Nonga Drieux (2010) 🇩🇪 Danny Egbe (2010) 🇫🇷 Messie-Guethan Iwani (2010) 🇱🇻 Markuss Jahovics (2010) 🇱🇹 Danielius Jasikevicius (2010) 🇵🇱 Jerzy Jaskowiak (2010) 🇸🇮 Roman Kolka (2010) 🇮🇱 Yanai Lachmanovich (2010) 🇷🇴 Sebastian-Petru Lapuste (2010) 🇮🇹 Aaron Mathis (2010) 🇪🇸 Pablo Mera (2010) 🇷🇸 Dositej Nedeljkovic (2010) 🇹🇷 Yigit Mehmet Okur (2010) 🇹🇷 Arda Ozturk (2010) 🇪🇸 Rhys Robinson (2010) 🇵🇱 Emilio Szewczyk (2011) 🇩🇪 Marko Volf (2010) 🇧🇪 Joah Ikoma Yaliko (2011) 🇧🇪 Youssef Zagdoud (2010)

Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Benji Berrouet (2010 🇱🇻) 🏀 @DynamicPrepSch 📌#U16EuroBasket 💡Continues to impress after a productive Peach Jam outing earlier this summer. Displays ability to play with a sense of urgency on both ends. Was able to show some fun creation chops in the open court. Powerful finisher who has yet to find a worthy matchup after Day 1. 📸 @EuroBasket

📍Oradea, Romania | #U16EuroBasket

Some Monday Eye-Catchers ⏩️ #U18EuroBasket   🇮🇹 Pablo Abreu (2008) 🇱🇻 Ralfs Aleksandrovs (2008) 🇩🇪 Lucai Anderson (2009) 🇮🇹 Werther Bellinaso (2008) 🇬🇷 Charalampos Bilionis (2008) 🇫🇷 Nateo Gabriel des Bordes (2008) 🇬🇷 Vasileios Chartonas (2008) 🇬🇷 Chrysostomos Chatzilamprou (2008) 🇫🇷 Afeny Cognet (2008) 🇸🇮 Gal Cop (2008) 🇷🇸 Vuk Danilovic (2008) 🇷🇸 Djordje Gnjato (2008) 🇱🇹 Dovydas Jakstonis (2008) 🇦🇹 Armin Kapic (2008) 🇩🇪 Anton Kemmer (2008) 🇹🇷 Alex Koyun (2008) 🇩🇪 Leonard Kroger (2008) 🇸🇰 Lukas Kubala (2008) 🇫🇷 Louka Letailleur (2008) 🇮🇱 David Musis (2008) 🇮🇹 Cheickh Niang (2008) 🇪🇸 Diego Niebla (2009) 🇹🇷 Demir Ozturk (2009) 🇪🇪 Hendrik Pertel (2008) 🇩🇪 Marko Petric (2008) 🇱🇹 Emilis Prekevicius (2008) 🇸🇰 Adam Pukancik (2008) 🇷🇸 Luka Roganovic (2008) 🇪🇸 Humberto Ruiz (2009) 🇱🇹 Ignas Stombergas (2008) 🇩🇰 Lucas Troels-Smith (2009) 🇹🇷 Yalin Yildiz (2008) 🇫🇷 Hugo Yimga (2008) 🇧🇬 Kristiyan Zanov (2009)

Some Sunday Eye-Catchers ⏩️ #U18EuroBasket 🇪🇪 Sten Adamson (2008) 🇱🇹 Tauris Aliukonis (2008) 🇪🇸 Hugo Alonso (2008) 🇩🇪 Lucai Anderson (2009) 🇮🇱 Aviv Aronov (2008) 🇬🇷 Athanasios Asiemenos (2008) 🇪🇪 Roman Avdejev (2008) 🇮🇹 Werther Bellinaso (2008) 🇱🇹 Galius Cerneckis (2008) 🇬🇷 Chrysostomos Chatzilamprou (2008) 🇪🇸 Chiek Diallo (2008) 🇩🇰 Gustav Drejer (2009) 🇸🇰 Stefan Joksimovic (2008) 🇹🇷 Darius Karutasu (2009) 🇩🇪 Anton Kemmer (2008) 🇩🇪 Fabian Kayser (2009) 🇧🇬 Kaloyan Kolev (2008) 🇩🇪 Leonard Kröger (2008) 🇸🇰 Lukas Kubala (2008) 🇫🇷 Louka Letailleur (2008) 🇮🇱 David Musis (2008) 🇧🇬 Martin Popov (2008) 🇸🇰 Bruno Randuska (2008) 🇸🇰 Igor Stjepanovic (2008) 🇱🇹 Ignas Stombergas (2008) 🇷🇸 Andrija Susic (2008) 🇱🇻 Markus Tebelis (2008) 🇩🇰 Arto Uagboe (2008) 🇫🇷 Keny Vado (2008) 🇫🇷 Hugo Yimga (2008)