By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Moraitis led the charge for Greece in the win over Slovenia with 24 points. 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. However, the upset of the day was registered by Finland which dominated FIBA U16 European Championship 2015 and FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2016 bronze medalists Lithuania in an 82-62 victory.
Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina guard Sani Campara guided his team to a 66-65 win over defending champions France with a tournament-high 32 points. Here’s the result of the first day.
Group A
Germany – Turkey 61 – 70
Russia – Montenegro 81 – 71
Group B
Serbia – Spain 70 – 76
Ukraine – Italy 52 – 69
Group C
Finland – Lithuania 82 – 62
Slovenia – Greece 67 – 81
Group D
France – Bosnia and Herzegovina 65 – 66
Slovak Republic – Latvia 61-78