Overview

• Spain rallied from an 11-point deficit at the end of the third quarter to edge France 82–81 on Guillermo del Pino’s buzzer-beating three-pointer.
• Del Pino finished as the final’s top scorer with 23 points and will join the Maryland Terrapins next season after claiming top-scorer honors for the tournament.
• Ian Platteeuw earned tournament MVP honors after anchoring Spain’s interior defense and contributing crucial baskets throughout the competition.
• The triumph secured Spain’s first U18 title since 2022 and extended its tally to six European championships in the age group.
• Under coach Marco Justo, strategic defensive adjustments and unwavering resilience powered Spain’s decisive fourth-quarter comeback.