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Silver dream for Germany's U19 basketball players: historic success in Lausanne!
The German U19 basketball players won silver at the 2025 World Cup in Lausanne, in the final against the USA. Historic success!
Silver dream for Germany's U19 basketball players: historic success in Lausanne!
A historic moment for German basketball: The U19 basketball players of the German Basketball Federation (DBB) won the silver medal at the U19 World Championship in Lausanne. After a strong tournament that led them to the final undefeated, they finally had to admit defeat to the USA 76:109. The team, led by coach Alan Ibrahimagic, performed impressively throughout the tournament.
In the final, the German boys kept the game exciting until shortly before halftime, when they went into the break with a 47:56 lead. But the USA, who won their ninth title in this age group, pulled away clearly in the second half and were able to continue their dominant performance. Particularly noteworthy are the performances of Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson, who were the top scorers for Germany with 19 and 18 points. The USA reached the magical mark of over 100 points for the sixth game in a row, which underlines their superiority. ZDF reports that...
Voices for success
DBB President Ingo Weiss was proud of the players' performance and described the success as the greatest by a German youth team. Vice President Armin Andres also found clear words: He emphasized the positive future of German basketball and the opportunity to see many talents in the senior national team again. Jack Kayil, the captain of the team and already active as a senior national player, was also optimistic: “We have achieved a lot and this is just the beginning!”
For Germany's basketball fans, this silver medal is not only a reason to celebrate, but also a sign of the development of the sport in the country. For example, talents like Franz and Moritz Wagner are preparing for the World Cup in Asia, while their future contracts are being negotiated at the same time.
A look at history
The U19 Basketball World Cup, which has been held since 1979, has produced many exciting tournaments over the years. In history, the USA has secured the most titles in this age group. This year's success in Switzerland shows once again that the American youth basketball scene is strong. But the German basketball players have impressively proven that they are well on their way to establishing themselves in international competition. Sportschau reports that...
Overall, the U19 World Cup remains a significant event that also paves the way for future talent. The successes and experiences of this tournament will certainly play an important role in further promoting interest in basketball in Germany. The next U19 World Cup will take place in the Czech Republic in 2027 and preparations for the challenges ahead begin now. Wikipedia offers an interesting overview of...