SLOVENIA BALL

U14 SLOVENIA BALL TOURNAMENT FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

SLOVENJ GRADEC, AUGUST 2026

8. 8. 2026The knockout stage began, and you could feel the pressure in the Sports Hall Slovenj Gradec. Only the best of the best advanced, pushing the teams to show what they are made of. After giving it their all on the court, a pool party was a well-deserved reward. Foto: KZS/Blaž Lenček

Girls

From U14 Slovenia Ball to the world stage: 20 years of talent and an interview with Slovenia's Zala Friškovec

8. 8. 2026In the 20 years since the first U14 Slovenia Ball, many talented basketball players who first wore their national team colours at this tournament have gone on to achieve success both at home and on the international stage. Here are ten women who were once just girls with big dreams, taking their first steps toward outstanding careers at the U14 Slovenia Ball. Foto: Fiba Basketball

Girls

DAY 4: It’s time for the semi-finals!

8. 8. 2026Today we find out who is playing in the finals of the 2026 U14 Slovenia Ball, as the knockout stage begins. Foto: KZS/Blaž Lenček

From their first international minutes here to where they are now. This is exactly what 20 years of Slovenia Ball is all about. 😍 Over the past two decades, hundreds of young women players have walked onto the court in Slovenj Gradec. Today, we’re proud to introduce 10 players who once competed at Slovenia Ball and have gone on to make their mark in the sport. 🌟 Swipe through to see who they are. 👉 Want to learn more about them? Check out the article on our website - link in bio. 🔗 #u14sloveniaball #SloveniaBall20Years #slovenjgradec #kzs #fiba

Gameday 4 did bot disappoint! 🔥 Nerves, heart, and everything on the line - that’s what today’s games were all about. ☺️ Last day for girls is tomorrow. Who’s ready? 👏 #u14sloveniaball #SloveniaBall20Years #slovenjgradec #kzs #fiba

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