#ABAFutureStars Group B: U19 Zadar and U19 SC Derby Book Their Tickets To the Playoffs

2025/2026 U19 ABA League Championship Group B, Round 3:

U19 ZADAR - U19 Igokea m:tel 90:70 (21:20, 24:19, 29:14, 16:17)

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U19 Zadar closed out the group phase of the U19 ABA League Championship in style, defeating U19 Igokea m:tel 90:70 in Round 3 and securing a 2-1 record in Group B. With the win, U19 Zadar sealed a spot in the playoffs, while U19 Igokea m:tel wrapped up their campaign at 1-2 and missed out on the next stage.

The opening quarter was tightly contested, with U19 Zadar edging ahead 21:20. From there, they steadily tightened their grip on the game. A strong second-quarter push widened the gap to 45:39 at halftime, and the third period proved decisive — U19 Zadar outscored U19 Igokea m:tel 29:14, building an insurmountable lead.

Luka Bičić delivered one of the standout performances of the competition so far. The U19 Zadar star filled the stat sheet with 30 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, and 5 steals, leading his team on both ends of the floor. He was supported by Filip Bilokapić, who added 16 points, 4 assists, and 9 rebounds, helping U19 Zadar maintain control throughout the matchup.

U19 Igokea m:tel struggled to keep pace despite moments of solid play. Pavle Đurđević contributed 22 points and 3 assists, but the team couldn’t recover from the third-quarter deficit, despite outscoring U19 Zadar 17:16 in the final frame.

With this victory, U19 Zadar advance confidently into the playoff stage, while U19 Igokea m:tel conclude their group phase journey.

U19 SC DERBY - U19 Borac Mozzart 83:77 (26:22, 15:21, 23:16, 19:18)

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U19 SC Derby claimed a crucial 83:77 victory over U19 Borac Mozzart in Round 3 of the U19 ABA League Championship, sealing their place in the playoffs with a 2-1 record in Group B. U19 Borac Mozzart, meanwhile, finished at 1-2 and missed out on advancing.

The game delivered intensity from start to finish. U19 SC Derby opened strong, taking the first quarter 26:22, but U19 Borac Mozzart responded in the second, outscoring their opponents 21:15 to enter halftime with a 43:41 lead.

The momentum shifted again in the third quarter, where U19 SC Derby stepped up defensively and found better offensive rhythm, winning the period 23:16. U19 Borac Mozzart attempted to mount a fourth-quarter comeback, but U19 SC Derby held firm, edging the final frame 19:18 to secure the win.

Zvonimir Dujaković led the way for U19 SC Derby with 15 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds, guiding his team in a balanced overall showing. For U19 Borac Mozzart, Aleksandar Krunić shined with 25 points and 3 assists, keeping his side competitive throughout the contest.

With this result, U19 SC Derby complete the group phase at 2-1 and move on to the playoffs, while U19 Borac Mozzart conclude their campaign with a 1-2 record.