GB U20s suffer fourth quarter collapse to Luxembourg

By Sam Neter on July 9, 2023

A fourth quarter meltdown saw the GB U20s drop to 1-2 at the Division B European Championships with a 67-60 loss at the hands of Luxembourg on Sunday afternoon.

Despite GB leading by eight early in the fourth, Luxembourg kept the pressure on and reeled off a 15-0 run to take control and run out winners.

James Okonkwo had a 19-point, 13-rebound double-double, despite finishing withe eight turnovers, Zamoku Weluche-Ume was the only other player in double figures with 11, while Louie Tucker added nine.

GB will now have a day’s rest before looking to bounce back against Hungary on Tueday.

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