FIBA Europe announced the candidates for the Champion U18 All Star Game to be played in Poland, 18th September 2009.

FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate mentor Svetlislav Pesic and Coaching Co-ordinator Michael Schwarz selected 24 players from the 16 teams participating in the U18 European Championship Men 2009 which ended in Metz, France, Sunday.

All five of the All Tournament Team of the U18 European Championship 2009 are included in the nominations for the Champion U18 All Star Game

"You are part of history in the making as this is the first time this event will be organized," Pesic told the 24 players who picked up their nominations during the event's closing ceremony in front of a capacity crowd of 3,200 at Les Arenes of Metz.

These 24 candidates are joined by the five members of the 2009 U18 European Championship Men, Division B All Tournament Team and the MVP of the Division C tournament.

The final rosters will be announced on 24th August 2009.

The Champion U18 All Star Game is an original event which will take place in Katowice, Poland, the venue of the EuroBasket 2009 finals, 16th -19th September, featuring European basketball's top talent in the age category.

The actual Game will be played on Friday, 18th September before the Quarter-Finals of EuroBasket 2009. It will be broadcast live around Europe.

The costs at the camp, including travel for the players from their country to Poland and insurance, are covered by FIBA Europe and the players will be FIBA Europe's guests to watch the games of the EuroBasket during their stay in Poland.

The Champion U18 All Star Game is run in conjunction with the EuroBasket 2009 Organising Committee and the FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate (FECC).

The 32 nominated players: