For four days, Massagno transformed into a meeting point for basketball, culture, and international exchange . The courts hosted intense competition, but also respect and the joy of sharing the game with new friends from different countries. The event brought together more than 200 players and staff, supported by over 60 volunteers, and was animated by 29 games that delivered thousands of emotions and thousands of smiles. Every moment, from the opening tip-off to the final bu

A spectacular U16 Final crowns the Italian team. KK Ilirija finished third. The 2026 edition of the SAM Basket International Youth Tournament delivered another memorable chapter of high‑level youth basketball in Massagno. In the U16 Final, Orange1 Bassano claimed the title with an impressive 86–72 victory over Bayern Munich, showcasing intensity, athleticism and remarkable team depth. Bassano set the tone early with its trademark dynamism, building momentum through defensive

U16 – A spectacular start and an unmissable Friday night The U16 category opens with a series of high‑level matchups. On Friday, April 3, the tournament immediately delivers a prestigious clash: at 6:30 p.m ., at SE Nosedo, two of the most respected youth programs in Europe face off as FC Bayern Basketball meets Orange1 Basket Bassano . Right after that, at 8:15 p.m., comes the first true big match of the tournament: the defending champions Žalgiris Kaunas take on the Swiss U

The stage is set for SYT26, the new edition of the SAM Basket International Youth Tournament, which once again brings to Massagno some of the most competitive youth programs in Europe. With both U14 and U16 categories now defined, the Tournament promises four days of intensity, passion and high‑level basketball. The U16 category brings even more international prestige. Group A includes the defending champions Žalgiris BA, the always‑competitive Swiss National Team, the Sloven

From April 3 to 6, 2026, the SAM Basket International Youth Tournament brings some of Europe’s top youth teams to Ticino. Four days of intensity, passion, and high-level basketball, with U14 and U16 teams ready to face off on the court in an event that grows in prestige and quality every year. The tournament serves as a meeting point for different basketball cultures, offering a unique opportunity for young athletes to compete against international opponents and for the publi

The SAM Basket International Youth Tournament 2026 is coming, and in a few days the official calendar for the new edition will be online soon . In the meantime, the new section dedicated to the Tournament already allows you to get into the spirit of the event, thanks to a structure that highlights its history, identity, and multimedia content. Here you can discover how the SYT has grown over the years to become one of the benchmarks of European youth basketball. The latest ga

Dal 3 al 6 aprile 2026 torna il SAM Basket International Youth Tournament, uno degli appuntamenti più importanti del basket giovanile europeo . Per quattro giorni Massagno diventerà il centro di un evento unico, dove talento, passione e spirito sportivo si incontrano in un’atmosfera che solo il basket sa creare. Il Torneo, dedicato alle categorie U14 e U16, è da anni un punto di riferimento per la crescita dei giovani atleti . Nelle sue 19 edizioni ha ospitato squadre di alti

Per la quarta volta nella storia, un cestista svizzero ha sentito chiamare il proprio nome dal commissioner della NBA. Yanic Konan Niederhauser è salito sul palco del draft, diventando il quarto svizzero selezionato dopo Thabo Sefolosha, Clint Capela e Kyshawn George. Niederhauser ha ricordato la sua prima esperienza internazionale al SAM Basket International Youth Tournament nel 2018: «È stata una grande esperienza, la mia prima volta contro giocatori internazionali».

The 2025 edition of the SAM Basket International Youth Tournament has come to a close. Taber Pro claimed victory in the U14 category ,...

Si avvicina l'inizio del SAM Basket International Youth Tournament, che si svolgerà dal 18 al 21 aprile presso la Nosedo di Massagno e la...