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FIBA hails Hatzilambrou: 'A player to watch in the coming years'
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FIBA hails Hatzilambrou: 'A player to watch in the coming years'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chrysostomos Hatzilambrou was a standout player at the U18 EuroBasket, helping Greece finish sixth.
  • FIBA highlighted Hatzilambrou's performance, noting his scoring and rebounding prowess and calling him a player to watch.
  • Despite the team's strong showing, they failed to qualify for the 2027 U19 World Cup, leaving the Greek team disappointed.

Chrysostomos Hatzilambrou emerged as a key revelation at the U18 EuroBasket, drawing attention from top European and American teams with his performances. The 18-year-old Aris guard was instrumental in the Greek U18 national team's journey, which concluded with a sixth-place finish, their best since 2019.

However, the team's failure to qualify for the 2027 U19 World Cup cast a shadow of disappointment over their achievement. FIBA, on its official EuroBasket U18 website, specifically praised the Greek star's performance. "Hatzilambrou was a significant factor in Greece's success," FIBA stated, noting he finished in the tournament's top ten for points and rebounds. He also ranked among the top three-point shooters with 37.3% accuracy on 8.4 attempts per game.

FIBA emphasized his all-around impact: "His combination of inside presence and perimeter shooting helps him influence the game on multiple levels. He is a player to watch in the coming years." Hatzilambrou's stats per game included 17.1 points, 57% two-point shooting, 37% three-point shooting, 64% free throws, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over 30.4 minutes, earning him a 19.4 efficiency rating.

He is a player to watch in the coming years.

— FIBAFIBA's assessment of Chrysostomos Hatzilambrou's potential following his performance at the U18 EuroBasket.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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