As the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship came to a close in São Paulo, the tournament’s standout individuals were recognised for their impact, influence, and excellence on the court. These players were selected as the top performers within their sport class range, along with one Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Nominations were submitted by the participating teams and coaches.
Presenting your U23 World Championship All-Stars!
1.0 – 1.5 | Sergio Junior (Brazil)
A constant presence for the host nation, Brazil’s Sergio Junior was a pillar of consistency, leading all players in minutes with 288 for the competition. Across the tournament, he averaged 12 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds per game, helping Brazil to a 7th-place finish.
2.0 – 2.5 | Alexander Keiser (Germany)
A quiet force in Germany’s dominant gold-medal campaign, Keiser was instrumental in defence and led the competition in blocks. His composed presence on the floor gave Germany the edge in key moments.
3.0 – 3.5 | Julian Lammering (Germany)
Lammering was an offensive powerhouse throughout the tournament, averaging 21 points per game. He capped off a stellar campaign with 36 points in the gold medal match to lead Germany to victory over Türkiye.
4.0 – 4.5 | Jaylen Brown (Australia)
Australia’s top scorer and one of the most prolific players in the tournament, Brown led all scorers with 178 total points, an average of 22 points and 13 rebounds per game, as he powered the Aussies to a fourth-place finish.
Tissot MVP | Hasan Efeturk (Turkiye)
Türkiye’s Hasan Efeturk was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, presented by Tissot. He delivered one of the tournament’s signature performances in the semi-final against Great Britain, racking up 23 points and 24 rebounds to lead his team into the final. His consistent scoring and presence in the paint were key in Türkiye’s silver-medal run.
The All-Stars reflect the quality and competitive spirit seen across all classifications at the 2025 IWBF U23 World Championship.
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