In the game for seventh place, Bulgaria faced Slovenia. They came out strong, scoring 25 points in the opening quarter to build a comfortable 25:11 lead. But the hosts refused to give up. Slovenia fought their way back and were just four points behind at halftime (35:31). They opened the third quarter with a three-pointer, giving the home fans hope of a comeback. Bulgaria responded, however, scoring 28 points in the third quarter to take an 11-point lead into the final period (63:52). Slovenia came close once again in the closing minutes, but Bulgaria held their nerve. The final buzzer confirmed an 83:77 victory, with Bulgaria securing seventh place. The most efficient player was Dayan Simeonov with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists for an efficiency rating of 26.

Romania and Croatia battled for fifth place in a closely contested game. Romania opened the game better and maintained their advantage throughout the first half, heading into the break with a 40:36 lead. Croatia fought back in the third quarter, and a three-pointer in the last seconds tied the game at 54:54 heading into the final period. Romania responded in style, knocking down three consecutive three-pointers to regain control. They held on to their lead for the remainder of the game and secured a well-deserved 80:71 victory, finishing the tournament in fifth place. The most efficient player was Tudor Popescu with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists for an efficiency rating of 26.

When Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina stepped onto the court, it was time to battle for a medal. Bronze was waiting for the winners. The first points came from a three-pointer by Slovakia, setting the tone for an exciting game. Both teams showed excellent plays in the opening quarter, finishing it tied at 21:21. By halftime, only one point separated them, with Slovakia holding the advantage (43:42). Three-pointers continued to fall, and Bosnia and Herzegovina built a 13-point lead midway through the final quarter. But Slovakia fought back, entering the last minute just three points behind. That’s when Slovakia locked in and hit another three to cut the deficit. With only a few seconds left, Bosnia and Herzegovina had possession. Pavle Račić stepped up, scored, and added another free throw to seal the win. Bosnia and Herzegovina claimed the bronze medal with an 82:80 victory. Pavle Račić was also the most efficient player with 22 points, 16 rebounds and two assists for an efficiency rating of 37.

The grand finale started the way a big game should, with Poland opening the scoring with two three-pointers. They continued to build their lead and finished the first quarter with their fifth made three of the game, taking a 24:12 advantage. Hungary responded by opening the second quarter with the same shot, but they struggled to keep up with Poland’s pace. Poland went into halftime with a comfortable 45:29 lead. Their dominance continued after the break, as they entered the final quarter leading 63:45. Hungary fought hard until the final buzzer, but it was not enough to stop Poland. Poland secured an 87:65 victory and were crowned the 2026 U14 Slovenia Ball for Boys champions. The most efficient player was Jakub Krzyżanowski with 12 points, amazing 20 rebounds and one assist for an efficiency rating of 27.

• 1st place: Poland

• 2nd place: Hungary

• 3rd place: Bosnia and Herzegovina

• 4th place: Slovakia

• 5th place: Romania

• 6th place: Croatia

• 7th place: Bulgaria

• 8th place: Slovenia

Pavle Račić (BIH)

Bertin Konecsnyi (HUN)

Jakub Krzyżanowski (POL)

Bruno Jusiel (POL)

Adam Garaj (SVK)

Jakub Krzyżanowski was named Player of the Tournament

Dimitar Gavalyugov scored the most points in the tournament with a total of 110 points in five games, averaging 22 points per game. The prize for the highest number of rebounds in the tournament also went to Jakub Krzyżanowski, with 63 jumps and an average of 12.6 jumps per game. Jakša Petrić won the award for the best passer of the tournament with a total of 25 assists.