The Italy U16 National Basketball Team is the national under‑16 team that represents Italy in international youth competitions. The team is organised by the Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro, Italy’s official basketball federation. It plays in tournaments such as the FIBA U16 European Championship, where nations send their top young players to compete.
This squad is made up of promising players aged sixteen and under. These athletes often come from club youth systems across Italy. They train together to improve skills like shooting, passing, and defence. The team focuses on teamwork and developing fundamental basketball skills that prepare players for higher age levels and professional careers.
In recent European U16 events, Italy has faced other strong basketball nations such as France, Germany, Lithuania, and Slovenia. These tournaments help young Italians gain experience on the international stage. Fans and scouts watch these competitions to spot future stars. Over time, many players from the U16 team move on to the U18 or senior national teams.
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Scores24 provides all the necessary information about the team: past game results, future match schedule, and current tournaments.
Current Tournaments
As of today, Italy U16 is participating in the following tournaments: Europe U16 Championship Division A.
Last Match
In the last game on 15 August 2026, the team faced Czech Republic U16 in the Europe U16 Championship Division A tournament. The match Italy U16 - Czech Republic U16 ended with a score of 82:90. On Scores24, you can find detailed statistics: two- and three-point shots, free throws, rebounds, assists, fouls, and other key indicators.
Last 10 Match Statistics
During this period, the team won 2 and lost 8. Points statistics: total points scored – 728; total points conceded – 824; average points scored – 72.8; average points conceded – 82.4. Average performance at home: points scored – 70.5, points conceded – 78.5; away: points scored – 74.33, points conceded – 85.