Earlier this month, several names were added to the watch-list for future FIBA U16 Women’s European Championships when it comes to the Hungary national team.

The name on the top line is now Szonja Farkas who was crowned MVP of the U14 Hungarian Championships Final as she propelled Csata DSE to a resounding victory in Gyor. She shrugged off an ankle injury sustained a few weeks earlier to post a double-double in the title game.

It appears the Academy structures in Hungary remain buoyant – albeit with some challenges to deal with around what happens when their players can depart without any real compensation [a threat to the business model].

But, there is no doubt that organizations such as Csata are continuing to nurture talent and these continue to be exciting times if you are Hungarian. Yes, the national team could be seriously good in the next 5-10 years.

As well as the MVP, there were an additional set of names to scribble down from the All-Star Five and these were:

Kata Ferenczi (Szechenyi KA)
Karola Gelei (Csata DSE)
Rebeka Holcz (KSC Szekszard)
Angyalka Virag Pfeiffer (Soproni Darazsak Akademia)
Alexandra Sandor (Zsíros Akademia Kobanya)

Eight mainly Academy structures linked to senior teams all took part in the Finals and the standings were as follows:

1. Csata DSE
2. Zsiros Akademia Kobanya
3. Soproni Darazsak Akademia/A
4. Szechenyi KA
5. Vasas Akademia/A
6. DVTK Akademia/A
7. KSC Szekszard
8. Kosarlabda Akademia Pecs/A

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