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Incoming Eagles Help Home Nations at FIBA U19 World Cup
7/2/2023 2:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Martynov and Canada finished seventh, Osojnik and Slovenia placed ninth in Hungary
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Two members of the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball program completed play at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary, Sunday, July 2, with Cyril Martynov (Barrie, Ontario-Lawrenceville (N.J.)-Georgia Tech) and Canada finishing seventh and Arne Osojnik (Ljubljana, Slovenia-Dream City Christian (Ariz.)) and Slovenia placing ninth. The tournament featured 16 teams in the world event that was held June 24-July 2.
Martynov, who transferred into the Eastern program from Georgia Tech, helped the No. 7 Canadians finish seventh overall as they advanced to the quarterfinals before bouncing back from two losses to claim victory, 107-58, over No. 31 Japan in the final game. Canada had the toughest group in the tournament as they fell to No. 2 France, 83-56, in the opener and dropped an 80-68 decision to No. 3 France in the third group game. Canada won its second group game, handing No. 27 China an 88-79 defeat.
In the knockout rounds, Canada downed Osojnik and No. 10 Slovenia, 90-69, before falling to No. 8 Turkey, 93-73, in the quarterfinals. In its first classification game, Canada dropped a tough 106-101 decision in overtime to No. 18 Argentina to fall into the seventh-place game, where Canada won.
For the tournament, Martynov appeared in all seven games, averaging 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.7 blocks in 15.3 minutes of play. He posted a tournament-best 15 points and seven boards in the seventh-place game against Japan to close out the tournament.
Osojnik, a recent high school graduate from Dream City Christian in Arizona, and Slovenia posted a 2-1 record in Group B play as they opened with a 74-58 defeat of No. 39 Lebanon and closed with a 74-71 win over No. 35 Madagascar. Between the two contests, Slovenia gave the top-ranked Americans all they could handle as the USA escaped with a 77-72 win.
Following the loss to Canada in the Round of 16, Slovenia bounced back in a big way and won three in a row to finish ninth overall. The run opened with an 85-61 win over No. 16 Egypt before claiming a 77-68 defeat of No. 12 Brazil. In the finale, Slovenia handled China, 85-76, to place ninth overall.
Overall, Osojnik averaged 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while playing 18.1 minutes per contest. He twice hit double figures as he scored 10 points against Canada before going for a tournament-high 14 against Egypt. Osojnik also posted seven rebounds in a pair of games, including the game with Egypt and the finale with China.
With the tournament complete, the two Eagles will make their way to Ypsilanti in the coming weeks to join their new teammates for summer workouts ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Season Tickets Are On Sale
Season tickets for the upcoming 2023-24 Eastern Michigan University basketball campaign are now on sale! With prices starting at less than $10 per game, the Eagles are ready to take flight inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Thanks to your support, average attendance more than doubled from the previous year and we want to see all of you back when we tip-off again in November!
When you return to the GameAbove Center, you will see and feel noticeable improvements to the gameday experience beginning with installation of Wi-Fi and upgraded 5G service throughout the arena. In addition, the video board upgrades will be completed to make the in-game atmosphere even better for fans in attendance. And this year, come to games showing your Eastern pride as all fans will receive a free clear tote bag with their purchase of season tickets.
To purchase yours now, visit EMUEagles.com/Tickets or contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669.
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FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
June 24 - July 2
Debrecen, Hungary
Cyril Martynov & Team Canada (#7) • SEVENTH PLACE
Group A Play
June 24 - #2 Spain def. Canada, 83-56 • 5p-2r-1blk-12min
June 25 - Canada def. #27 China, 88-79 • 8p-2r-1stl-1blk-18min
June 27 - #3 France def. Canada, 80-68 • 5p-3r-16min
Round of 16
June 28 - Canada def. #10 Slovenia, 90-69 • 4p-3r-2a-7min
Quarterfinal
June 30 - #8 Turkey def. Canada, 97-73 • 3p-4r-1a-2stl-13min
Classification 5-8 Round
July 1 - #18 Argentina def. Canada, 106-101 (ot) • 7p-5r-1a-1blk-21min
Seventh Place Game
July 2 - Canada def. #31 Japan, 107-58 • 15p-7r-1a-2blk-18min
Martynov Statistics (7 gm) • 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.7 blocks, 15.3 minutes
Arne Osojnik & Team Slovenia (#10) • NINTH PLACE
Group B Play
June 24 - Slovenia def. #39 Lebanon, 74-58 • 8p-2r-1a-1stl-17min
June 25 - #1 USA def. Slovenia, 77-72 • 7p-3r-1a-2stl-22min
June 27 - Slovenia def. #35 Madagascar, 74-71 • 0p-0r-0a-3min
Round of 16
June 28 - #7 Canada def. Slovenia, 90-69 • 10p-3r-2a-17min
Classification 9-16 Round
June 30 - Slovenia def. #16 Egypt, 85-61 • 14p-7r-2a-2stl-20min
Classification 9-12 Round
July 1 - Slovenia def. #12 Brazil, 77-68 • 6p-3r-1stl-20min
Ninth Place Game
July 2 - Slovenia def. #27 China, 85-76 • 7p-7r-1stl-28min
Osojnik Statistics (7 gm) • 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 18.1 minutes
Martynov, who transferred into the Eastern program from Georgia Tech, helped the No. 7 Canadians finish seventh overall as they advanced to the quarterfinals before bouncing back from two losses to claim victory, 107-58, over No. 31 Japan in the final game. Canada had the toughest group in the tournament as they fell to No. 2 France, 83-56, in the opener and dropped an 80-68 decision to No. 3 France in the third group game. Canada won its second group game, handing No. 27 China an 88-79 defeat.
In the knockout rounds, Canada downed Osojnik and No. 10 Slovenia, 90-69, before falling to No. 8 Turkey, 93-73, in the quarterfinals. In its first classification game, Canada dropped a tough 106-101 decision in overtime to No. 18 Argentina to fall into the seventh-place game, where Canada won.
For the tournament, Martynov appeared in all seven games, averaging 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.7 blocks in 15.3 minutes of play. He posted a tournament-best 15 points and seven boards in the seventh-place game against Japan to close out the tournament.
Osojnik, a recent high school graduate from Dream City Christian in Arizona, and Slovenia posted a 2-1 record in Group B play as they opened with a 74-58 defeat of No. 39 Lebanon and closed with a 74-71 win over No. 35 Madagascar. Between the two contests, Slovenia gave the top-ranked Americans all they could handle as the USA escaped with a 77-72 win.
Following the loss to Canada in the Round of 16, Slovenia bounced back in a big way and won three in a row to finish ninth overall. The run opened with an 85-61 win over No. 16 Egypt before claiming a 77-68 defeat of No. 12 Brazil. In the finale, Slovenia handled China, 85-76, to place ninth overall.
Overall, Osojnik averaged 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while playing 18.1 minutes per contest. He twice hit double figures as he scored 10 points against Canada before going for a tournament-high 14 against Egypt. Osojnik also posted seven rebounds in a pair of games, including the game with Egypt and the finale with China.
With the tournament complete, the two Eagles will make their way to Ypsilanti in the coming weeks to join their new teammates for summer workouts ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Season Tickets Are On Sale
Season tickets for the upcoming 2023-24 Eastern Michigan University basketball campaign are now on sale! With prices starting at less than $10 per game, the Eagles are ready to take flight inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Thanks to your support, average attendance more than doubled from the previous year and we want to see all of you back when we tip-off again in November!
When you return to the GameAbove Center, you will see and feel noticeable improvements to the gameday experience beginning with installation of Wi-Fi and upgraded 5G service throughout the arena. In addition, the video board upgrades will be completed to make the in-game atmosphere even better for fans in attendance. And this year, come to games showing your Eastern pride as all fans will receive a free clear tote bag with their purchase of season tickets.
To purchase yours now, visit EMUEagles.com/Tickets or contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
June 24 - July 2
Debrecen, Hungary
Cyril Martynov & Team Canada (#7) • SEVENTH PLACE
Group A Play
June 24 - #2 Spain def. Canada, 83-56 • 5p-2r-1blk-12min
June 25 - Canada def. #27 China, 88-79 • 8p-2r-1stl-1blk-18min
June 27 - #3 France def. Canada, 80-68 • 5p-3r-16min
Round of 16
June 28 - Canada def. #10 Slovenia, 90-69 • 4p-3r-2a-7min
Quarterfinal
June 30 - #8 Turkey def. Canada, 97-73 • 3p-4r-1a-2stl-13min
Classification 5-8 Round
July 1 - #18 Argentina def. Canada, 106-101 (ot) • 7p-5r-1a-1blk-21min
Seventh Place Game
July 2 - Canada def. #31 Japan, 107-58 • 15p-7r-1a-2blk-18min
Martynov Statistics (7 gm) • 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.7 blocks, 15.3 minutes
Arne Osojnik & Team Slovenia (#10) • NINTH PLACE
Group B Play
June 24 - Slovenia def. #39 Lebanon, 74-58 • 8p-2r-1a-1stl-17min
June 25 - #1 USA def. Slovenia, 77-72 • 7p-3r-1a-2stl-22min
June 27 - Slovenia def. #35 Madagascar, 74-71 • 0p-0r-0a-3min
Round of 16
June 28 - #7 Canada def. Slovenia, 90-69 • 10p-3r-2a-17min
Classification 9-16 Round
June 30 - Slovenia def. #16 Egypt, 85-61 • 14p-7r-2a-2stl-20min
Classification 9-12 Round
July 1 - Slovenia def. #12 Brazil, 77-68 • 6p-3r-1stl-20min
Ninth Place Game
July 2 - Slovenia def. #27 China, 85-76 • 7p-7r-1stl-28min
Osojnik Statistics (7 gm) • 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 18.1 minutes
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