#ABAFutureStars: U19 Crvena zvezda join U19 Mega MIS in the Final as Topić shines
In the Final of the U19 ABA League Championship, U19 Crvena zvezda will face U19 Mega MIS, after Zvezda have edged out the hosts of the tournament U19 Igokea m:tel in the Semi-finals of the tournament.
(Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)
U19 ABA League Championship Semifinals, Wednesday, 19 April 2023:
U19 CRVENA ZVEZDA - U19 Igokea m:tel 82:72 (17:14, 16:23, 25:15, 24:20)
In the Final of the U19 ABA League Championship, U19 Crvena zvezda will face U19 Mega MIS, after Zvezda have edged out the hosts of the tournament U19 Igokea m:tel in the Semi-finals of the tournament.
It has been a game of many ups and downs. While Crvena zvezda have led 17:14 after the opening quarter, Igokea m:tel turned the game completely around in the second quarter, leading by 4 points at the big break (33:37). However, in the third quarter, Zvezda dominated the court again and turned things upside-down again. They entered the last quarter with a 6-point lead, which was eventually enough for them to avoid drama in the final minutes.
In the end, U19 Crvena zvezda have prevailed with the final score of 82:72.
Nikola Topić shined for Crvena zvezda this time, as he led them to the win with a triple-double performance, with 22 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and a valuation of 38.
