East Ayton star Grace Roberts, 14, sparkles for Great Britain U16s in Greece
East Ayton’s Grace Roberts has impressed in her first event for Great Britain basketball U16s in an event in Greece.
The teenager was representing Great Britain at the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket 2026 Division B in Giannina, despite still only being 14.
Grace travelled to Greece for her first taste of GB basketball for the U16s, despite still only being 14, she averaged over 7 minutes per game against Norway, Iceland and Ireland.
She said: “Playing against the best in Europe was a great experience, and being able to play alongside some of the best players in GB at a young age is something I really look up to. It means everything to be able to compete at this level at my age and continue to progress.
"It was an amazing experience to build friendships and become part of another family. The people around me made the experience even more special both on and off the court.
"It was great learning from teammates who have been through it before, while adapting to the physicality and mental side of the game. It was definitely a challenge, but I’ve learned so much from the experience.
"I can’t wait for next season to put everything I’ve learned into my game and keep improving.”
Now Grace’s focus is firmly placed on the domestic season at Sheffield Hatters, where she will be featuring for both the U16s and U18s teams.