Academy U17

Talata Academy

Copenhagen's Premier Basketball Development Program for Aspiring Athletes

Who Can Apply?

U13 | U15 | U17 | U19

2025/26 Applications Now Open


In the comments, please include:

• Height/Position/Club

• How many years you’ve been playing basketball

• How did you hear about the Academy?

• Why do you want to join Talata Academy?

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Roster

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Captain | 3 | @maxmnrt
Max Meinert
Year: 2009
Height: 190cm
Copenhagen, Denmark
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1 | @villy.anker
Villy Anker Valentiner
Year: 2009
Height: 190cm
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kai Meunier-Riley
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Daniel Rubinstein
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9 | @Jonas.daae9
Jonas Daae
Year: 2010
Height: 173cm
Hvidovre, Denmark
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#34 | @albertsh34
Albert Stigbjerg Hansen
Year: 2009
Height: 198cm
Copenhagen, Denmark
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12 | @Rayyan_khanabdali22
Rayyan Khan
Year: 2009
Height: 176cm
Hvidovre, Denmark
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Deyan Yuriev Nikiforov
Year: 2008
Height: 190cm
Pernik, Bulgaria
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22 | @uresatal_dani
Daniel Helmeczi
Year: 2008
Height: 190cm
Budapest, Hungary
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Elias Olrik
Year: 2010
Height: 181cm
Copenhagen, Denmark
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#55 | @neutzskywulff
Elliot Vibsig Neutzsky-Wulff
Year: 2010
Height: 175cm
Frederikssund, Denmark
Zakarias Backchi
Malthe Mikkelsen

Coaches

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Head Coach | @coachdeng
Deng Awak
Juba, South Sudan
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Assistant and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
James Young
Raleigh, North Carolina

Leaders

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Holdsport Leader
Humma Khan
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MVP Club Manager
Minna Stigbjerg Hansen

Intensive on Court Training

4-5 weekly sessions focused on skill development, tactical understanding, and competitive play.

Strength & Conditioning

1-2 personalized sessions per week to build athleticismand resilience.

Mental Training

2 trainings per week to unlock the secret side of elite performance: the mind.

Play in EYBL and DBBF Leagues

Participate in DBBF Championships and EYBL or all age groups for more games.

International Exposure & Experience

Pre-season training in Lithuania with Zalgris Academy coaches. Gain exposure by playing games in EYBL.

Professional Standards

Train like a pro and understand what it takes to become one.

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Deng Awak
Head of Academy
Deng Awak was born in Juba, South Sudan, in 2001 he immigrated to Canada. Coach Deng brings a wealth of experience from his college days at Mount Royal University (2012-2017) to his professional career in Lithuania, Denmark (2018-2021), and most recently coaching in Indonesia (2022-2023).

Now, he is dedicated to guiding and inspiring the next generation of basketball talent. His holistic coaching approach focuses on skill development, teamwork, discipline, and a passion for the game.

Talata Basketball Academy, is well-equipped to develop aspiring athletes and helping them reach their full potential.

Core Values


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F.A.Q

What Time And Days Are Trainings?

Training is daily. Either on court-training, mental training, strength training or recovery.
Wednesday and Sunday as rest days.

Which League Will My Child Be Playing?

Danmarks Basketball Forbund (DBBF) and European Youth Basketbal League (EYBL).