FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026, Division C
Sarkesian named MVP to headline All-Star Five

Sarkesian leads the tournament’s All-Star Five after an outstanding week in Yerevan.

YEREVAN (Armenia) – Anthony Sarkesian was named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026, Division C after leading hosts Armenia to the title with an unbeaten campaign.

Sarkesian was a dominant presence throughout the tournament, averaging 21 points, 17.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. He capped off his outstanding week with another all-around performance in the Final as Armenia secured their first Division C crown since 2017.

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He was joined in the All-Star Five by teammate Ethan Leonardo Kazanjian, Kosovo’s Orik Istrefi, and Malta duo Zac Said Hollier and Beau Samuel Kisvarda.

Anthony Sarkesian (ARM)

Center

Birth Date: January 4, 2011 Height: 6ft 5in / 1.96 m

Stats: 21.0 PTS, 14.8 REB, 2.5 AST – 36.0 EFF

Beau Samuel Kisvarda (MLT)

Birth Date: April 9, 2010 Height: 6ft 3in / 1.93 m

Stats: 17.8 PTS, 11.6 REB, 5.0 AST – 25.3 EFF

Zac Said Hollier (MLT)

Point Guard

Birth Date: September 19, 2010 Height: 5ft 6in / 1.70 m

Stats: 26.0 PTS, 3.5 REB, 5.8 AST – 22.3 EFF

Ethan Leonardo Kazanjian (Armenia)

Point Guard

Birth Date: September 29, 2010 Height: 5ft 10in / 1.78 m

Stats: 21.8 PTS, 2.5 REB, 5.6 AST – 21.3 EFF

   
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