Armenia U16 crushes Albania and advances to the European Championship semifinals (Division C)

The Armenia U16 national basketball team continues its dominant run at the FIBA European Championship Division C. In the third group stage match, the Armenians defeated Albania 97–63 and qualified for the semifinals as group winners.

Armenia's leading trio once again delivered an impressive performance. Kevin Keshishian, Edgar Agabekyan, and Stepan Karibyan combined for 76 points.

Edgar Agabekyan was the top scorer, nearly recording a quadruple-double: 27 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 steals, and 2 blocks. Kevin Keshishian also showed his versatility with 26 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. Stepan Karibyan contributed 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block.

David Parot also had a great game, registering a double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.

Armenia finished the group stage with three wins in three matches — against Albania, Moldova, and Malta — and confidently advanced to the semifinals. They will face Andorra for a spot in the final.