How Omer Mayer Performed in Israel's Win Over Romania in Round of 16 at FIBA U20

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 7:37 AM ET

Omer Mayer didn't get a ton of playing time in Israel's 119-68 win over Romania on Wednesday, but he set the tone early and helped his team cruise into the quarterfinals of FIBA U20 EuroBasket.

Mayer finished Wednesday's Round of 16 game against Romania with 11 points and six assists, making all three of his three-point attempts and converting two-of-three free throws. The incoming Purdue guard produced that stat line in just nine minutes of action.

Mayer didn't play at all in the second half, but it wasn't as if Israel needed him. At halftime, Israel owned a 69-36 lead. By the end of the third quarter, that advantage increased to 97-55.

Omer Mayer brought his A-game today! #U20EuroBasket x @TherealIBBA pic.twitter.com/B17Xon3mfr
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) July 16, 2025

Israel improved to 4-0 in FIBA U20 EuroBasket with the win over Romania. The team has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the tournament and will play the winner of the Italy-Iceland matchup.

Through four games, Mayer is averaging 15.5 points and 6.3 assists per game. He is also shooting an impressive 52% from behind the three-point line.

Mayer also played for Israel in the FIBA U19 World Cup earlier this summer. In the two FIBA events, Israel is 7-1 in games in which the guard has played.

This article first appeared on Purdue Boilermakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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