Crvena Zvezda's Nikola Topic dominates in U18 final vs Spain, wins MVP / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Topic scored 24 points and dished out 8 assists in a win against Spain in the final of the U18 European Championship. He was elected to the tournament's First Team and named the MVP.

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Although the FIBA U18 European Championship in Serbia began with controversy, it ultimately ended in the best way it could for the hosts.

Nikola Topic

Position:SG, PGAge:17Height:195 cmWeight:91 kgBirth place:Novi Sad, SerbiaProfileNewsStatistics

Serbia met Spain in the final. Both teams hadn't lost a single game until the final, but it was the home team that took the trophy 81-71 (24-24, 17-16, 15-11. 25-20).

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade's prospect Nikola Topic dominated the game. He was the brightest player on the court in the first half with 15 points and 5 assists. In the end, Topic finished the match scoring 24 points and dishing out 8 assists for 24 PIR - all three game-highs.

Topic was elected to the tournament's First Team. Moments later, the 18-year-old guard was named the MVP of the European Championship.

Topic recently signed his first professional contract with Crvena Zvezda that will run until 2027.

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