Olivia Vukosa dominates FIBA U18 EuroBasket despite Croatia's struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
UConn freshman Olivia Vukosa is showcasing her skills at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket tournament in Stockholm, where she represents Croatia. The 6-foot-5 center leads the tournament in scoring and rebounding, averaging 29.0 points and 17.5 rebounds per game. Croatia is currently 0-2, with Vukosa contributing 24 points and 22 rebounds in a loss to Latvia, followed by 34 points and 13 rebounds against Poland. Croatia's next matchup is against Serbia, which will affect their seeding for the knockout stage. Vukosa, a highly regarded recruit, aims to bring her international experience back to UConn for the upcoming season.
- •Vukosa averages 29.0 points and 17.5 rebounds per game at EuroBasket.
- •Croatia is 0-2 in group play.
- •She scored 24 points against Latvia and 34 points against Poland.
- •Next game is against Serbia for seeding purposes.
- •Vukosa signed with UConn in 2025 as the No. 3 recruit.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — UConn's Olivia Vukosa Showing Her Skills in International Play
"The freshman center is leading the FIBA U18 EuroBasket tournament in scoring and rebounding.
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