A busy summer for the Malta national basketball selections continues next week as the Under-18 women’s team will be competing in the FIBA U18 Women’s Eurobasket Division C in Prishtina, Kosovo.
Last year, the Malta U18 women’s team went all the way in this tournament, winning the trophy after beating hosts Albania 56-47 for their first title since 2007.
The 2024 edition will see Malta take on Cyprus in their first Group A game on Tuesday (23 July, 14.30hrs) while their second and final group commitment is against hosts Kosovo on Thursday (25 July, 19.30hrs). Group B comprises Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
The first classification match and semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday, 27 July followed by the final matches on Sunday. All games will be played at the Tetori Sports Hall.
Coach Roderick Vella has selected a squad of 12 players for this tournament with the contingent due to fly out to Kosovo on Sunday. Interestingly, the squad features three sisters – Anna, Rebecca and Sara Fenech Pace.
Vella is assisted by Caroline Schiavone and Matthew Borg, while Kevin Magro is the team’s fitness trainer.
The Malta Basketball Association would like to thank SportMalta for their continuous support.
SQUAD: Ylenia Ferrando, Philippa Riolo (both Starlites); Sarah Sciberras, Anna Fenech Pace, Michela Marmara, Rebecca Fenech Pace, Vanya Baldacchino, Jada Said, Gwen Carabott, Shanice Farrugia, Ella Abela, Sara Fenech Pace (all Luxol).
