The match beginsThe first quarter beginscontesting the ball; Serve out of bounds
Zhao Boxin fought for the ball and gained possession
Roznyk lost possession while fighting for the ballShi Minghao missed a three-point jumperZhao Boxin scored on the offensive reboundZhao Boxin missed a two-point jumperRoznick defended the reboundJark hit a two-point hook shotShi Minghao missed a three-point jumperRezek defended the reboundZhao Boxin committed a personal foulRezek was fouledSlapnik missed a three-point jumperShi Minghao defensively reboundedShi Minghao scored 2 points on a layupChen Yuxiu assistedReswick missed a three-point jumperZhang Yi and Zhao Jie defended the reboundRupnik committed a personal foul; Awarded 3 free throws to the opponentChen Yuxiu was fouledChen Yuxiu made the first of three free throwsZhang Yi and Zhao Jie assisted the attackChen Yuxiu made his second free throwChen Yuxiu made his third free throwJark missed a layupZhao Boxin blocks the shotJark grabs offensive reboundsSlapnik missed a 2-point jumperThe team grabs offensive reboundsZhang Chunzhi committed a personal foulRoznik was fouledJärk scored a 2-point layupRezek assistsZhang Yi and Zhao Jie missed their three-point jumpersJark defended the reboundLopnik missed a 2-point drifting jumperZhang Yi and Zhao Jie defended the reboundRezek committed a personal foulZhang Yi and Zhao Jie were fouledZhang Yi and Zhao Jie missed a layup for 2 pointsZhao Boxin scored on the offensive reboundZhao Boxin missed a two-point shotThe team grabs offensive reboundsShi Minghao hit a three-point jumperChen Yuxiu assistedLupnik missed a three-point jumperZhao Boxin defensively reboundsZhang Yi and Zhao Jie scored on layupsRoznyk committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent one free throwZhang Yi and Zhao Jie were fouledSubstitutes: Rupnik, Slapnik; Substitutes: Godets, SiftarZhang Yi and Zhao Jie made the first free throwsChen Yuxiu committed a personal foulGodets was fouledJark missed a three-point jumperShi Minghao defensively reboundedSiftar committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsZhang Yi and Zhao Jie were fouledZhang Yi and Zhao Jie missed the first of two free throwsZhang Yi and Zhao Jie made their second free throwsRezek hit a three-pointer from the top of the keyJark assistsZhao Boxin missed a 2-point turnaround jumperThe team grabs offensive reboundsSubstitution: Shi Minghao, Substitution: Lü FeiyanZhao Boxin missed a 2-point layupTeam errors; 24-second violationSiftar scored 2 points and made a floaterZhang Chunzhi missed a three-point jumperThe team defended the reboundsRezek made a passing errorLü Feiyan stole the ballLü Feiyan scored 2 points on a layupJark committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent one free throwLü Feiyan was fouledLü Feiyan missed a free throwZhao Boxin scored on the offensive reboundZhao Boxin missed a 2-point turnaround jumperSiftar defended the reboundZhao Boxin committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsRoznik was fouledSubstitution: Zhao Boxin, Substitution: Yao JiazeRoznick made the first of two free throwsJark assistsRoznick made his second free throwSubstitution: Roznik, Substitute: PirnatGodets committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsLü Feiyan was fouledLv Feiyan made the first of her two free throwsLü Feiyan made her second free throwJark missed a three-point jumperThe team defended the reboundsSubstitute: Zhang Chunzhi, Substitute: Tu HanzhiLü Feiyan committed an offensive foulLü Feiyan made a mistakeSiftar was fouledSubstitutions: Godec, Rezek; Substitutions: Slapnik, VuikovicVuiković made a mistake while dribblingTu Han's stealZhang Yi and Zhao Jie missed a layup for 2 pointsPirnat defensively reboundedSlapnik missed a three-point jumperThe team grabs offensive reboundsSubstitutions: Chen Yuxiu, Zhang Yi, Zhao Jie; Substitutions: Zhang Yuchen, Liu XuanyuJärk hit a 2-pointer with a turnaround jumperYao Jiaze missed a layupPirnat blocksSiftar defended the reboundSiftar missed a 2-point layupPirnat grabs offensive reboundsJark missed a two-point shotPirnat grabs offensive reboundsSiftar made a mistake while dribblingLü Feiyan stole the ballTu Hanzhi scored a 2-point layupSlapnik committed an individual foul; Awarded the opponent one free throwTu Hanzhi was violated by the rulesSubstitution: Jark, Substitution: JovanovićTu Han's penalty hit the markPirnat's 2-point jumper missedJovanović grabbed offensive reboundsTeam errors; 24-second violationLv Feiyan missed a three-point jumperThe team defended the reboundsEnd of the first quarterSlovenia U17 vs. China U17 – FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup
Slovenia’s Under‑17 team continued their impressive run in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup with a 76–71 victory over China on July 5, 2026. The game, held in a packed arena, showcased the next generation of basketball talent from both nations and featured a thrilling second‑half comeback by Slovenia.
Match Overview
China started strong, using their size advantage and disciplined half‑court sets to build a 40‑34 lead at halftime. Slovenia, known for their quick guards and three‑point shooting, struggled with China’s zone defense early. However, adjustments after the break ignited a turnaround. Slovenia’s aggressive full‑court press forced turnovers and created easy transition buckets, gradually erasing the deficit.
Key Moments
- First Half: China’s 17‑year‑old forward Zhang Wei dominated in the paint, scoring 16 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in the first two quarters. Slovenia shot only 4/15 from three‑point range before halftime.
- Third Quarter: Slovenia opened with a 14‑2 run, sparked by guard Matija Horvat’s back‑to‑back steals and dunks. The run put Slovenia up 48‑42, and they never trailed again. The quarter ended 58‑55 in favor of the Europeans.
- Fourth Quarter: China fought back, tying the game at 65‑65 with five minutes left. Slovenia responded with an 11‑3 surge, highlighted by a clutch three‑pointer from Nejc Žagar and two free throws from Horvat. China’s final rally fell short as they missed three straight three‑point attempts.
Standout Performers
Slovenia’s Matija Horvat was the breakout star, finishing with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. His energy on both ends of the floor was infectious. Forward Luka Cibej added a double‑double of 12 points and 11 boards. For China, Zhang Wei’s 24 points and 14 rebounds were a constant threat, but he lacked support from his backcourt, which committed 9 of China’s 14 turnovers.
World Cup Implications
Slovenia improves to 3‑0 in group play with the win, positioning themselves as strong contenders for the knockout stage. China, now 1‑2, must win their remaining group games to advance. This matchup also served as a showcase for future senior‑level talent, with several players already drawing interest from European and Chinese professional clubs. Slovenia’s depth and transition game may well carry them deep into the tournament.
Slovenia U17 vs China U17 Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
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