The Adidas Next Generation Tournament (ANGT) 2024 is set to crown a new champion this week. Having successfully navigated the preliminary stages, the best U18 teams in European basketball are now set to compete in this prestigious event. Notably, two of the previous champions, Real Madrid and Barça, hail from Spain, thus showcasing the nation’s prowess in youth basketball.
The ANGT provides a platform for the most talented young players in Europe to showcase their skills and make a mark on the global stage. The tournament this year promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with all games being live-streamed on the Euroliga Youtube channel.
The participating teams in the ANGT 2024 have been divided into two groups. Group A comprises Real Madrid, Armani Milan, Ratiopharm Ulm, and Mega MIS Belgrade, while Group B consists of Barça, Overtime Elite, Insep Paris, and Alba Berlin.
The tournament schedule promises three days of non-stop action. The games kick-off on Thursday, May 23rd, with Real Madrid taking on Armani Milan at 9:00 AM, followed by Ratiopharm Ulm vs Mega at 11:15 AM, Barça vs Alba Berlin at 1:30 PM, and Insep Paris vs Overtime Elite at 3:45 PM.
The action continues on Friday, May 24th with the first match between Armani Milan and Ratiopharm Ulm at 9:00 AM. The rest of the day’s schedule includes Real Madrid vs Mega Belgrade at 11:15 AM, Alba Berlin vs Insep Paris at 1:30 PM, and Barça vs Overtime Elite at 3:45 PM.
The final day of group stage matches will be on Saturday, May 25th, starting with Mega Belgrade vs Armani Milan at 9:00 AM, followed by Ratiopharm Ulm vs Real Madrid at 11:15 AM, Insep Paris vs Barça at 1:30 PM, and Overtime Elite vs Alba Berlin at 3:45 PM.
The grand finale will be on Sunday, May 26th at 12:30 PM, featuring the top team from Group A against the winner of Group B.
The Barça squad for the ANGT 2024 features 16 players, including Raul Villar, Pol Peña, Kasparas Jakucionis, Dayan Nessah, Dame Sarr, among others. The team won the junior Spanish championship against Real Madrid in the last tournament and will be looking to replicate their success on the European stage.
On the other hand, the Real Madrid team for the ANGT 2024 comprises 13 players, including Adrians Andzevs, Kyllian Michee, Egor Demin, Declan Duru, Mitar Bosnjakovic, etc. The team was the champion of the Tonero L’Hospitalet and finalist in the Spanish junior championship. They are expected to bring their A-game to the ANGT, and fans will be eagerly watching their performances.
In conclusion, the ANGT 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling tournament, with some of the best U18 teams from across Europe set to compete. As the competition unfolds, fans will be treated to some high-quality basketball and witness the rise of future stars of the sport.