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SportsPublished: 29 July 2026 at 11:49

Buskevics: U-18 team enters the knockout stage

Before Wednesday's round of 16 match against Slovenia, Latvian U-18 basketball head coach Sandis Buskevics says the team needs to strengthen confidence and execute the chosen tactics.

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The Latvian U-18 men's basketball team will play a round of 16 match at the European Championship against Slovenia on Wednesday. Head coach Sandis Buskevics notes that the decisive phase of the tournament has begun. Ahead of the upcoming duel, he expressed hope that the team has managed to strengthen its self-belief and will successfully implement the selected game plan. In knockout games, every match is crucial, so it is important to be ready both physically and psychologically. The young Latvian players have shown a respectable performance in the group stage, but now even greater challenges lie ahead. The head coach emphasizes that at this stage there is no room for errors, and every detail can decide the outcome of the match. The Slovenian team is a strong opponent, but the Latvians hope to secure a place in the quarterfinals. The game takes place on Wednesday, and fans are hoping for a Latvian victory.

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