The Eurobasket is a wonderful opportunity for young players You have your time to show off. The tournament which brings together the best teams of the Old Continent always leaves surprising stories, many of them the result of the appearance of names not very experienced in world of FIBA.
After five years of absence the Eurobasket It returns in 2022 and does so with a new generation of potential stars, some already in the NBA and others who are either aspiring to make it or have already passed through.
Time to review some of the under-the-radar young players to watch in this tournament.
Franz Wagner, Germany
While all eyes will be on what Dennis Schröder can do with the German national team, Franz Wagner managed to carve out a place for himself on his first cap for his country. The current Orlando Magic player has immense potential, able to put the ball on the floor and make the most of his unbeatable physique.
In the last windows of FIBA Wagner has caused great interest, and it is not for less because the forward has managed to average 16 points with 45% accuracy on the courts even though he just turned 21.
The Berlin forward is tipped to be one of the revelations of this tournament and the one who tips the scales for Germany’s ambitions.
Ignas Brazdeikis, Lithuania
After growing up in Canada and playing in youth tournaments with them, Brazdeikis embraced his Lithuanian citizenship in 2020 to join one of the most promising teams in Europe. Ex of Knicks, Sixers and Magic, he still didn’t have it an opportunity in conditions to show yourself in the world of professionalismsomething that could change thanks to this Eurobasket.
New to Zalgiris Kaunas, Brajeikis he has left very good feelings in the pre-season matches with the Baltic country, especially against Spain (16 points) and Latvia (17). However, his irregularity could be a factor to consider after what happened in the windows of the last few days.
While he isn’t a threat from distance, he can put the ball on the floor and especially finish near the rim, something key with Sabonis.
Roko Prkacin, Croatia
One of the youngest players in the whole of Eurobasket and someone who is expected to become one of the familiar faces of Europe in the near future. Roko Prkacin at 19 has carved out a place for himself in a Croatian national team in low hours he aspires to survive in this tournament.
A mobile foursome with remarkable athletic ability and who will have his first experience in such a competition after participating in the various FIBA windows.
Although he is very young, the fact that Dario Saric is back after a year off could give him a chance to play a lot of minutes, which, as he recently proved against Slovenia and Finland, he knows how to play in big scene. .
Nico Mannion, Italy
The change of scenery from San Francisco to Bologna was wonderful Nico Magnon, averaging 9.4 points and 4.6 assists in the League. The Italian-American has adapted perfectly to the European ecosystem and is capable of being one of the most interesting players to follow in EuroBasket, as well as starring in more than one match.
Its performance in the latest windows attests to this, where he seems to have assumed the leading role alongside Fontecchio and Vitali. Averaging 14 points and 4.6 assists over the last few weeks, Mannion is someone to watch in a group that will allow him to shine.
Vit Krejci, Czech Republic
The eternal Czech promise appears ahead of his first big chance to establish himself as the true presence of his National team. After overcoming a serious knee injury to make his NBA debut last year, Vit Krejci will make his second major tournament appearance with the Czech Republic after making his World Cup debut in 2019.
The Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard is very likely step forward in the face of the possible loss of Tomas Satoransky, which will greatly limit the options to get through the group stage. Kretsi has the confidence and offensive resources to do well in this EuroBasket and start the NBA season well.
