Maya Zilbershlag, an incoming freshman guard for Purdue women's basketball, will represent Israel in both U20 and U18 EuroBasket tournaments this summer. The U20 event takes place in Lithuania from July 4-12, followed by the U18 tournament in Romania from July 31 to August 9. All matches will be streamed on FIBA's YouTube channel. Zilbershlag has a solid EuroBasket history, averaging 14.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across five previous championships. She is set to join the Purdue team after completing her tournament play.

By the Numbers
  • Zilbershlag has averaged 14.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in her EuroBasket career.
  • She led the 2025 U18 EuroBasket in scoring with 18.4 points per game and had three double-doubles.
State of Play
  • Zilbershlag is preparing for two significant international tournaments this summer.
  • She has previously achieved notable success, including being named one of the top-10 players in her category during the last U18 tournament.
What's Next

Zilbershlag's upcoming tournament games will determine her performance and impact, both for Israel and potentially her future contributions to Purdue's basketball program. Her participation may enhance her skills, experience, and visibility on an international level.

Bottom Line

Zilbershlag's representation in EuroBasket underscores her potential and readiness to make an impact at Purdue. Her impressive track record bodes well for both her personal development and the team's future success.