Andrew Albicy was crowned MVP at the U20 European Championship Men 2010 in Croatia after leading France to gold in Zadar with a typically impressive and influential performance.
The point guard took the accolade after averaging 12.3 points, 5.9 assists and 3.1 steals per game.
A sparkling double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds by Nikola Mirotic propelled Spain to a thrilling 86-79 win over Croatia as they secured themselves a podium finish by beating the hosts to third spot in a pulsating overtime game at the U20 European Championship Men 2010 in Zadar.
With the contest drifting listlessly towards a comfortable win for Spain who held a double-figure lead after three-quarters, Croatia finally exploded into life and launched a final quarter perimeter onslaught which almost cost Spain dearly.
In a repeat of last year's U20 European Championship Men 2010 final, Greece will once again lock horns with France as the pair battle it out to finish top of the podium. Two players who will be fundamental to their respective teams are the versatile Kostas Papanikolaou, who was crowned MVP last year, and Paul Lacombe who exploded in the semi-final against Spain to enable France to have another shot of trying to finish as champions.
There was a real sense of deja vu at the U20 European Championship Men 2010 in Zadar after France claimed a terrific 86-83 win over Spain in a superbly entertaining encounter to set up a repeat of last years tournament final against Greece.
In an absorbing and compelling contest from tip to buzzer, France were impressive defensively as usual and had many important contributors offensively, though none were more influential than team leader Andrew Albicy or Paul Lacombe who emerged as the hero in the late stages.
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