Good evening,

In an effort to improve the quality of trade reporting and to share observable trends with the community, FPC members would like to present an overview of the trade reports from Season 103.

During the full course of Season 103, a total of 113 trades were reported. 18 trades were rejected, 4 of which were marked as “punished.”

A brief look at canceled trades:
Trades are canceled when the same or a very similar IP address is detected, and the trades themselves are disproportionate or illogical, for example:

Deadman Walking -> KIMMY SP EAGLES – in this case, both teams were penalized; both teams are now closed due to rule violations.
Athletics -> Diamonds – both teams penalized after being repeatedly warned not to trade with each other.
Down to Hook UP -> BC Inquisitors – both teams were additionally penalized.
Down to Hook UP -> BC Inquisitors – another identical case.

FPC reminds that trades between related teams are strictly forbidden. Owning multiple teams in the game is not allowed.


Salary drop – a topic that sparks a lot of debate:
Here are a few trades that were rejected last season due to salary drop concerns:

BC High Five -> Virtuozai – an expiring draft (last season) player traded for two 6POT talents. According to the current rules, the trade must be beneficial for both teams. In this case, a trade was carried out between WL1 clubs, which involved two 6POT players (difficult to fit into the rotation of WL1 level clubs). In addition, one of them is also lower than the WL1 standard. Taking this into account, it was decided that the exchange is not beneficial for at least one of the teams.
XBU Gaming -> Burokai – a 7POT expiring (last season) player for a 6POT talent. Similar situation as in the previous case. A player with a career peak of ~250 RT is traded, who is difficult to adapt to the future activities of the club being traded, based on his current situation.
Wroclaw Highlyers -> koreshai – a 6.5POT expiring (last season) player for a 6POT talent. Basically the same situation. A ~260 RT player is hard to use in a WL2 level club's plans.

FPC emphasizes that while trading an expiring veteran for a youth player is allowed, the trade must still make logical sense and benefit both teams, as required by the game rules. Trades should be proportional. For example, a final-season veteran can be traded for a player with a lower POT one, but the youth player must have some value for the receiving team anyway.

Unbalanced trades:
A significant portion of rejected trades were deemed unbalanced, where one team clearly gives more than it receives. The game rules explicitly require that trades be beneficial for both teams.

These are often the most debated cases among FPC members, and decisions are not always unanimous – which is normal, given the diversity of opinions and federations FPC members represent.

Examples:

Hong Kong Monarch -> Utenos Green Death – while some managers are willing to overpay for specific players, in this case, the given value was deemed excessive and one-sided. It should be noted that opinions of the members of the FPC on this trade were quite divided. Some FPC members evaluated the excessive benefits that one of the managers received, while the other half of the FPC members pointed out that both managers received the benefits they needed - one has benefited from players useful to his team for the future, the other has historically been willing to pay a little more than a standard team for the players they want.
ChuanShuo -> Basketball Emperor Chamberlain – a non-expiring 8POT veteran for a 7POT low-potential player. In FPC's opinion, giving up a player who was not in his last season and was still putting up significant stats for a team with a peak PG of ~300 RT was not beneficial to at least one of the teams involved in the trade.
Kobe forever -> Bin Ciapa – the team's most promising player was traded for a mediocre PG and a small SG. There was no financial benefit either. Overall, the FPC believes that such a trade was valuable to only one of the teams.
ESSEN STADTWOLVES -> Žalgiris-BC – a strong player in the context of a trading team was traded for 2 obviously weaker players, one of whom is already a veteran with declining skills. No financial benefit was seen. FPC saw a benefit only for one team.
Shotgun DH -> Good Luck – a WL2 club has given up a stronger player for a player who is in no way suitable for WL2. In the opinion of the FPC, the benefit was seen for only one team.
Telšių Paukštis -> KK Plungės Olimpas – two players who were worth each other were traded, but one team got an additional ~300 RT peak player. In FPC's opinion, the benefit was only visible to one team.
SECOND IN SHAN TOU -> Tanzania Chavo Lions – the WL2 club gave up a player for a player who is not suitable at his level. In the opinion of the FPC, the trade benefits only one side.

We would also like to highlight a few trades that sparked internal debate but were ultimately approved by just one or two votes:

ESSEN STADTWOLVES -> Quantum – opinions within the FPC were divided. Some members saw that a more expensive and late-scouted player (with obvious skill gaps) was given away for a slightly cheaper one-season veteran. Another half of the FPC members saw that the younger player was usable despite his late scouting, while the other player was completely unusable. The first insight was followed by more FPC members.
Zaragoza Lions -> Luošintojai – the opinions of the FPC members were divided. One side argued that despite the unbalanced trade, there was a visible financial benefit for one of the teams (the other side - the potential received). The other side argued that despite the mutual benefit, one team gave much more than it received from the other team and the trade was beneficial to only one side. Ultimately, the first position was supported by more FPC members.
Šabakštynas -> koreshai – the opinions of the FPC members were divided. One side argued that there was a mutual benefit (one team got a strong veteran for one tall talent and two small players), the other side that despite the quality veteran, one of the teams gave up too much talent, and the value was on the side of one team. It also took on a greater financial burden. In the end, the first opinion was supported by more FPC members.

Suspicious patterns:
Some trades involved inactive teams, and FPC suspects that these were attempts to offload less useful players to lower divisions, benefiting higher-division teams:

Tian Shen Alliance -> NEWBEELONG
BC Saules iela -> Miami Heat1

The game rules prohibit hidden lending – where players return to their original teams through direct trades during the same season:

Jesuitinas -> Inturkės Miežionių Bebrai – such a case occurred last season and the trade was canceled.

Misinformation during trades:
Žuvų Taukai -> WallStreetBets – in this case, incorrect information was given during trade discussion. While the error was not critical, the trade was canceled, and no penalty was issued.

Dishonest behavior:
During the season, 57 cases of suspicious activity were reported. As a result:
10 managers were warned
9 were penalized

All confirmed dishonest behavior cases can be grouped into three categories:
Intentional losses - FPC reminds that since last season, intentionally losing matches is not allowed and the team is warned for this, and in case of repeated cases - punished. Please pay attention this season as well, especially in the second half of the season.

Improper behavior (in the market or personal/public communication) - FPC reminds that malicious behavior in the market - buying players and then releasing or trading them - is unacceptable and is subject to warnings and/or penalties. Anyone can buy players in the restricted market, but players bought, especially at a price higher than the market price, must be used for the team's purposes. The FPC also reminds us that communication in public spaces should maintain mutual respect and understanding. Any insult is not tolerated.

Multiple teams managed by the same person - FPC reminds that one person can have one team.

None of these are allowed. All such cases are subject to FPC review and penalties. We appreciate all the reports received from the community.

In summary:
Thank you for your continued effort to report suspicious trades and unfair behavior. Your vigilance directly contributes to the fairness of the game. Please note that escalations should be based on arguments and not on a personal point of view.

FPC members are committed to ensuring that all managers have equal opportunities to reach their goals. We hope this overview helps clarify what is unacceptable and what should be reported for review....

Season 103 just finished and we would like to share the highlights and the most important updates!


Champions

World League 1.1





This season the play-offs were super straight-forward, only one series did not finish in a sweep. No exception was the final were Wǒ bù pà won their 3rd straight title, beating Sun Tzu comfortably 3:0.



Last year’s finalists Minnesota Timberwolves swept Dėdė baudžia, with two of the games won in the last minute drama.



Mad Ghost (223 cm, 396 RT) of Answer has been named MVP of the season for a second straight season, averaging 11 points and 6 rebounds and 16 efficiency per game. The player has hit 30, is it his peak or can he bring 3rd MVP in a row next season?



1. Wǒ bù pà. Manager: YAOQINWEI

2. Sun Tzu. Manager: nofixations

3. Minnesota Timberwolves. Manager: 史塔克



U21 World Cup



China started the final game against Latvia strongly, building a 17 point lead in the first quarter. However, Latvia managed to come back to the game and led by two and had the ball with 11 second to go. However, China stole the ball and Q. Geng made a buzzer-beater three to win the game 69:68 and bring the title to China once again!



Lithuania could not capitalize on identical Latvian turnover in the semifinal, however managed to show their strength in the bronze medal game against Taiwan (74:70), coming back from a 9 point deficit in the last quarter.


Kangyou Kui (196 cm, 255 RT) of China has been named MVP of the tournament, scoring 10 points and dishing out 3 assists per game. The stats line might not be super impressive, however 18+/- in only 18 minutes shows high player efficiency, which also earned him 20% higher salary on a new contract.



1. China. Manager: WelkinLiu

2. Latvia. Manager: thrustmaster

3. Lithuania.Manager: Gudrioji Lape



U16 World Cup





China met Lithuania in the BP Classic final. Two completely different styles of basketball clashed and this time inside dominance prowed to be more fruitful than outside shooting, with China winning the title 68:62.


Hong Kong has started the bronze medal game strong and won comfortably against Taiwan 80:64.


Timas Dargužas (185 cm, 127 RT) from Lithuania has been named an MVP of the tournament, scoring 25 points in 23 minutes per game. Some scouts doubt his potential at the top level due to short height, can he prove them wrong?



1. China. Manager: WelkinLiu

2. Lithuania. Manager: Riedulys

3. Hong Kong. Manager: 十字批




FPC news

This season, the FPC received almost 300% more reports than in previous seasons. The past few seasons have been really difficult for the FPC, so at this point, we have decided not to make any changes to the FPC spots.

Season 103 Updates



New feature: Ability to lock player position.


New design for extending player contracts before the market page.


New design for the “Hall of Fame” page and all related forms.




Match engine updates

Version 1.11



Slightly increased dribbling influence. The players with better skill will be able to get themselves into slightly better shooting situations.


Slightly improved effectiveness of team defence focus "Low post".




Updates in progress



We took the first step toward updating players' and coaches' traits. More information can be found here. Currently, this update is postponed due to higher-priority updates, but we hope to return to it this season and create a separate article about this.


New design of Federation pages.


New registration page. We want to give possibility to new users so that they can select and customize their franchise player - including selecting height and skillset type. Currently, experienced users who return to the game often recreate the team multiple times to get their desired player, causing several internal issues. We want to eliminate this problem and make the game more friendly for the new users.




Nearest future plans



Update “National League Prize System”. More information can be found here.


Include internal updates and improvements of the game system.


Update more old-design pages


Gradually over a few seasons, increase the importance of the dribbling skill in different aspects of the game.



We are super happy to hear a lot of positive feedback about the changes in NLs prizepool system and we hope that the next updates will bring even more excitement to the game!


Have a good season!...

The BasketPulse U16 World Cup concluded with China emerging as champions after a thrilling 68–62 victory over Lithuania in the final. The tournament was a showcase of emerging talents and intense competition, with Hong Kong securing third place by defeating Taiwan 80–64 in the bronze medal game.


Tournament Highlights

China's Path to Glory

China displayed dominance throughout the tournament, starting with an emphatic 88-48 win over Greece in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, they continued their strong form, defeating Taiwan 66-53. The final against Lithuania was a battle of top youth talents in the game with China's disciplined defense and balanced scoring proving decisive. Coach WelkinLiu credited their success to a strong defensive focus and roster versatility, stating: "The secret to winning is still defense - defense wins championships. Secondly, the team should have multiple types of players in order to have flexible tactical adjustment space in front of different opponents."

China’s standout player was Tiany Cheng, who averaged 16 points per game and played a pivotal role in their success.




Lithuania's Silver Medal Run

Lithuania impressed with their offensive firepower, defeating Italy 82-43 in the quarterfinals and Hong Kong 76-59 in the semifinals. However, their attempt to counter China's tall players in the final fell short. Coach Riedulys reflected on his approach: "I played the entire tournament with one tactic and only made adjustments before the final. I knew China would play through their big men, but my defensive adjustments didn’t work. We lost honorably, but it’s still disappointing not to win gold. The U16 championship is more about offense since defensive skills aren’t fully developed yet at this age."

Lithuania’s Timas Dargužas was named MVP of the tournament for his stellar performances, averaging 25 points per game.

Hong Kong Secures Bronze

Hong Kong showcased resilience and teamwork throughout the tournament. After defeating France 75-45 in the quarterfinals, they fell to Lithuania in the semifinals but rebounded strongly to claim third place against Taiwan 80-64. Their balanced effort highlighted their potential for future competitions.

Poland’s Fifth-Place Finish

Poland secured fifth place after losing narrowly in the quarterfinals against Taiwan. Despite falling short of previous successes, Coach jopencjusz remained optimistic: "We achieved better than our ranking suggested but didn’t meet our potential. With good management, we can remain competitive."

France’s Early Promise and Challenges

France started strong but faced narrow defeats against Poland and Lithuania that dashed their hopes for a top finish. Coach klinx expressed frustration over late-game collapses but highlighted France’s long-term strategy: "Our U18 competitions will be challenging due to our strategy of delaying player jumps. However, this should strengthen our U21 and senior teams."

France’s Dylan Pasquier stood out with an average of 20 points per game.

Italy and Greece's Reflection on Performance

Italy delivered solid performances but struggled against stronger opponents like Lithuania. Coach Kambala acknowledged their limitations: "Italy needs to invest more in finding new talents, especially forwards, and play more friendlies against stronger opponents before championships."

Greece celebrated their eighth-place finish as a team effort but Gulon noted the need for a standout leader: "I am proud of my boys; this was a team achievement. In the future, we need a leader who can make a difference on the court."


Looking Ahead

The U16 World Cup provided valuable lessons for all teams and showcased promising talents who will soon compete at higher levels. China's triumph underscored the importance of defense and adaptability, setting a benchmark for future competitions.

Congratulations to all participants!...

For quite a while, we have faced issues with teams in the NL playoffs being reluctant to get promoted due to the high financial risk associated with promotion. We have investigated the causes and we are glad to announce changes that are planned to apply starting the end of season 104.


Distribution of prizepool


Our main goal was to create motivation to:




Get teams motivated to get promoted. After the update, second place in a lower division will always earn less than the higher division’s last place, due to increased prizepool gaps between the divisions (e.g. NL2 will receive 46% of NL1 total prizepool, compared to 65% previously). This eliminates financial disincentives for promotion. No more risk of getting promoted and losing bonus at the end of the season.


Get teams motivated to achieve as high a position as possible. We tried to keep the gaps between the positions as big as possible in the places that do not really change anything in terms of promotion, e.g. 5th vs 7th., despite having all teams getting bonuses.


Get teams motivated to sweep the series. Some managers used to lose the second match on purpose to play additional home match and increase ticket revenue. The early win bonus in NL and WL will be increased to the expected match profit that would have been received using expensive tickets.




This is how the changes will look:





Place
% of prizepool previously
% of prizepool starting Season 104


1st
17.36%
16.44%


2nd
15.97%
12.00%


3rd
14.58%
11.00%


4th
13.19%
9.50%


5th
11.81%
7.75%


6th
10.42%
7.00%


7th
9.03%
6.75%


8th
7.64%
6.25%


9th
0.00%
6.12%


10th
0.00%
5.80%


11th
0.00%
5.75%


12th
0.00%
5.64%





Balancing prize pools across all countries is challenging due to differences in leagues' strength. By achieving these goals we spread the prizepool more and increased the gap between the divisions to create incentive to get promoted. However, that comes at the cost of lower level leagues that won't get as big prizes as before.
We understand this is not ideal, however, the prizes from national leagues constitute only a small part of teams' income and we hope it will not affect teams very much.


We hope that this update will solve some of the long-term issues we have faced and will make playing in NLs more exciting....

The Season 102 Senior World Cup concluded with an impressive victory by the Chinese national team, coached by WelkinLiu, as they secured the championship by defeating Spain 62-56 in a tightly contested final. This marks another milestone for China, cementing their position as a basketball powerhouse on the global stage.


China's Road to Glory


China showcased their dominance throughout the tournament, starting playoffs with a commanding 74-57 victory over Peru in the quarterfinals. They continued their strong form in the semifinals, edging past Hong Kong 77-68. In the final, their disciplined defense and balanced scoring proved decisive against a resilient Spanish team.

Coach WelkinLiu reflected on the team’s performance: "The World Cup is a great event for all countries. The Chinese team played at a normal level in this competition. Moving forward, we aim to diversify our players and improve their ball control and perimeter shooting to reach even greater heights."

The standout player for China was Mad Ghost, who earned MVP honors for his consistent performances, averaging 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.


Spain's Tactical Brilliance Falls Just Short


Spain, led by coach nofixations, delivered an exceptional campaign despite narrowly missing out on the title. Their path included a dominant 82-65 win over Taiwan in the quarterfinals and a hard-fought 71-64 victory against Lithuania in the semifinals. Spain’s tactical diversity and reliance on younger players were evident throughout the tournament. Coach nofixations expressed pride in his team’s performance, emphasizing their potential for future success.

Despite falling short in the final, coach nofixations expressed pride in his team:"It’s extremely difficult to take a team after winning. We had to leave out some key players and bring in younger ones with complementary skills for tactical diversity. Even though we lost the lottery of the final game, I’m very happy with our performance. People are no longer surprised seeing Spain on top—that’s a great success."



Hong Kong Secures Third Place


Hong Kong emerged as one of the tournament's surprises, clinching third place with a 74-67 win over Lithuania. CoachM0329 attributed their success to team chemistry and years of development, with many players having played together since their teenage years: "Moving forward, we need to focus on fostering an offensive and defensive mindset among our talented players."



Other Notable Performances


One of the tournament favourites Lithuania finished fourth after falling to Hong Kong in the bronze medal.

Meanwhile, Croatia turned heads by finishing seventh despite being ranked 15th before the competition. Coach MarkoIvica described it as a historic achievement for their small basketball community: "We were the biggest surprise of the tournament! Ranked 15th but finished seventh—it’s incredible for us given our limited resources and small basketball scene."

France also showed promise under coach Lutincompris, who highlighted steady progress:
"The French NT achieved decent results considering our conditions. We’re working on building tactical flexibility to create surprises against top countries."


Final Standings


The top eight teams of the tournament were:



China (Coach: WelkinLiu)


Spain (Coach: nofixations)


Hong Kong (Coach: CoachM0329)


Lithuania Men (Coach: Gudrioji Lape)


Taiwan Men (Coach: Haley)


France Men (Coach: Lutincompris)


Croatia Men (Coach: MarkoIvica)


Peru Men (Coach: Kambala)




Looking Ahead


As teams reflect on their performances, many coaches are optimistic about future improvements. Coach WelkinLiu highlighted China’s focus on diversifying player skills and enhancing perimeter shooting, while Spain’s coach emphasized their young roster’s potential for growth.

This year’s World Cup not only crowned China as champions but also showcased emerging talent and tactical innovation across nations, promising an exciting future for international basketball competition....

This season may have had its challenges, but we’re excited to share important updates, improvements, and highlights from the game.



Champions

World League 1.1



Wǒ bù pà and Minnesota Timberwolves played a series of fixed games in the finals in order to maximize the ticket revenue from the home games.



The FPC has reviewed the outcomes of fixed games and, after a lengthy discussion, decided to warn the teams on unsportsmanlike behaviour as intentional losses have not been penalized over the years, despite being against the rules of the games.



Starting season 103 intentional losses in WL and NL games will not be tolerated and will be punished by the FPC. We encourage the community to report intentionally lost matches by selecting the cheating team and pressing report unfair behaviour on its page.


Utenos Green Death, despite intentional away losses, won the bronze series against Sun Tzu with result 3:2.



Mad Ghost (223 cm, 394 RT) of Answer has been named MVP of the season, averaging 14 points and almost 7 rebounds efficiency per game. This is the last season on his current 25.000 Eur contract, it seems like the hard work is going to pay back big time next season.



1. Wǒ bù pà. Manager: YAOQINWEI

2. Minnesota Timberwolves. Manager: 史塔克

3. Utenos Green Death. Manager: bicaas



World Cup



China has won the World Cup in a super close defensive battle against the tournament hosting Spain 62:56. The lead by neither team has been above 8 points at any point in the game.



Hong Kong has been a surprise of the tournament, ranked only 8th, they managed to beat Lithuania in a bronze medal game 74:67. This is the first ever country’s bronze, congratulations!


Mad Ghost (223 cm, 394 RT) of China has been named MVP of the tournament, scoring 10 points per game and grabbing 4 rebounds. The stats line might not be super impressive, however 16+/- in only 16 minutes shows how efficient Mad Ghost is.



1. China. Manager: WelkinLiu

2. Spain. Manager: nofixations

3. Hong Kong. Manager: CoachM0329



U18 World Cup



Tournament hosting Lithuania has been a dominant force in the tournament, blowing past Argentina and Latvia in the playoffs by 40+ points wins. The team did not stop in the final and won against China comfortably 67:59.


Hong Kong has followed the footsteps of the senior team and won their first U18 bronze medal ever by beating Latvia 82:71.


Salvijus Potapovas (214 cm, 226 RT) from Lithuania has been named an MVP of the tournament, scoring 25 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in only 20 minutes per game. He has dominated in the top Youth League, is he ready for the senior level already?



1. Lithuania. Manager: Sidiav

2. China. Manager: WelkinLiu

3. Hong Kong. Manager: DogGor


Community News


DanTitan became the new member of Spain's Hall of Fame. We want to thank DanTitan for the vivid pages of BasketPulse Giants magazine! We are already looking forward to the new release!

FPC news

In recent seasons, the administration and the Lithuanian community have struggled to communicate effectively. The actions of the recent federation presidents were harmful, so FPC spots were removed from the Lithuanian federation until a new leader emerges who is genuinely willing to improve the situation.


Season 102 Updates



Fixed the bug with incorrect draftee positions.


New design of Training page. Two training pages of settings and report were merged into one enhanced training page.


Added the ability to block untrusted users from taking volunteering positions.


Introduced an option to start federation president election earlier if the president's behavior is harmful.


Added a feature to disable mass messages for specific federations’ presidents.


Implemented various smaller fixes and improvements.




Match engine updates

Version 1.10

- A bit improved influence of the dribbling skill.

- Fixed bug where last attack often ended without a shot.


Nearest future plans

Unfortunately, due to unexpected issues, we were unable to make significant progress with our previous plans.



We will start planning the update of players’ and coaches' individual skills. More information can be found here.


The next match engine update will be introduced gradually over a few seasons, aiming to increase the importance of the dribbling skill and review the effectiveness of close-range shots.


Include internal updates and improvements of the game system.


Update more old-design pages



We wish you exciting and fair season 103!...

Happy New Year to the entire BasketPulse community!

Let's kick off the review of last year on a positive note. After many years, the game once again boasts a community-driven newspaper. For this achievement, we want to recognize its creator, DanTitan, who is not only an active member of our community but is now also a member of Spain's Hall of Fame! We look forward to more amazing articles from you, DanTitan!

The strongest country in 2024 remains China, which dominated all national team championships by winning 7 gold medals across various age categories.

The First League was also ruled by Chinese teams: YAOQINWEI and 史塔克. Both secured five medals in the game's strongest league. With 史塔克 clinching more gold medals (3), they are, without a doubt, the strongest team in BasketPulse for 2024!

Notable BasketPulse Updates:

New design of many pages (match, country, training and much more). We are very glad that there are very few old design pages left.
New pages of players and coaches improvement, where whole career skills, RT, and height growth can be reviewed.
Updated coaches’ system with features like faster training, significant improvement jumps, the possibility to appoint a head coach, and more.
Holiday surprises replaced the traditional "Catch an Image" holiday game.

Looking ahead, the BasketPulse team will begin 2025 with the same structure. The four-person team will continue improving the game, but as in the previous year, none will work full-time due to limited resources.

Have a great 2025!...

The start of each season brings excitement and anticipation, especially when it comes to selecting national team managers. Let’s take a closer look at the highlights from the first division of national men’s teams.

Big competition in China


Elections for national team managers consistently draw significant interest, both from those eager to lead and the users who cast their votes. This season was no exception, with 43 managers applying for roles across various nations. The most applications came from China (4) and Lithuania (3), while 12 countries had two candidates each, and 10 others had a single applicant.


Voting also showcased strong participation, with a total of 494 users casting their votes across all federations. Leading the turnout were Lithuania (171 votes), followed by Italy (40), China and Taiwan (39 each), France (36), and Poland (33). Other notable federations included Spain (27), Hong Kong (26), the USA and Latvia (15 each), Germany (14), and Argentina (10), while smaller federations saw under 10 votes.


Experienced managers leading the top teams


Another interesting aspect is the World League (WL) level of the managers chosen to lead each national team. Here’s the breakdown of the top 15 national teams by ranking and their managers’ WL levels:



Lithuania: WL 1.1 - Gudrioji Lape
China: WL 1.1 - WelkinLiu
Spain: WL 1.1 - nofixations
Taiwan: WL 2.2 - Haley
France: WL 2.1 - Lutincompris
Latvia: WL 2.1 - spokss
USA: WL 6.29 - Elgeorge1976
Hong Kong: WL 1.1 - CoachM0329
Argentina: WL 2.2 - roberpaganini
Slovenia: WL 3.2 - Zaidejas9
Italy: WL 2.1 - gianlukk
Poland: WL 3.1 - Szulim
Czech Republic: WL 1.1 - Jardabudy
Ukraine: WL 4.4 - Vytautas
Peru: WL 5.6 - Kambala



This list highlights that many top-tier teams will be led by managers with substantial WL experience. Will this expertise translate into success on the international stage? Only time will tell as the championships unfold!...

We’re excited to announce a special edition BasketPulse T-shirt for our dedicated managers. Featuring a bold design celebrating the 100th season anniversary, this is a must-have collectible for every BasketPulse enthusiast.


Price: 20,000 credits
Deadline to Order: December 15


If you'd like to get your hands on this exclusive T-shirt, please send credits to a-ramune and write a private message to dwyane3 with the following details:


Your full name (for shipping)
T-shirt size
Shipping address



Don't miss this opportunity to show off your BasketPulse pride! Limited availability, so act fast....

The U21 World Cup concluded with China securing gold in a thrilling final against Lithuania (81:79), with the outcome decided in the final moments of the game through Bian Xing's decisive dunk. "The matches were full of excitement, especially the final against Lithuania, which can be said to be thrilling," reflected Chinese coach WelkinLiu, highlighting the intense nature of the championship game.
Final Standings and Performances
China's Golden Journey

China entered the tournament as favorites and lived up to expectations. Their assembled squad proved to be "from out of this league, one level higher," as acknowledged by Poland's coach. The final showcased the long-standing respectful rivalry between China and Lithuania, with Bian Xing's game-winning dunk providing a fitting conclusion to their campaign.


Lithuania's Silver Success


Lithuania's impressive run to the final demonstrated their roster depth, particularly featuring their standout 19-year-old point guard Zigmas Molinius, a former U-18 gold medalist who emerged as one of the championship's top scorers. "In the final seconds of the game, Lithuania was just one shot away from gold," noted coach bicaas, who expressed determination to return stronger in future championships.

Poland's Bronze Triumph


Poland's path to bronze was marked by strategic player management and dramatic moments. "We had very big expectations from this year's team, as current U21 was a gathering of medalists from previous tournaments," their coach Matis explained. Despite having to manage without star player Marcel Olender and carefully monitoring Kaminski's playing time, the team persevered. The bronze medal match against Spain proved particularly memorable, with Poland mounting an extraordinary comeback in the final three minutes (58:57). "That was really heart-attacking match," the coach recalled, describing how Skoczek's last-second three-pointer secured their podium finish against Spain's formidable defense.

Italy's Tournament Journey


Italy's campaign came to a close in a heartbreaking quarter-final match against Poland, falling just short in a 76-74 defeat. Despite fielding one of the youngest teams in the tournament, with all five starters aged 20, they showed remarkable potential. Their coach gianlukk, while acknowledging the disappointment, maintained a positive outlook, highlighting the team's youth and potential for future growth. "All 5 members of our starting five were 20 years old, therefore with an initial handicap. But I'm not completely disappointed," he reflected on their performance.

Looking Forward

Lithuania's coach bicaas has already set his sights on revenge: "We are determined to come back stronger and fight for the gold in the next U21 Championship!" Meanwhile, Poland's squad can celebrate their hard-fought bronze, with their coach giving a shoutout to the community that supported their journey. With China claiming their U21 title in such dramatic fashion, the next tournament promises to be just as exciting....