U17 Academy

Talata Academy

Copenhagen's Premier Basketball Development Program for Aspiring Athletes


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?


2025/26 Applications Now Open

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Roster

Kebba Jeng Hersborg
Davi Almeida
Samuel De Castro
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4 | @noahdepalojonas
Noah De Palo Jonas
Year: 2010
Height: 160cm
Hometown: 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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Elias Olrik
Year: 2010
Height: 181cm
Copenhagen, Denmark
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#55 | @neutzskywulff
Elliot Vibsig Neutzsky-Wulff
Year: 2010
Height: 175cm
Frederikssund, Denmark
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24 | @bhaveshbg8000
Bhavesh Gupta
Year: 2010
Height: 175cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark
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William Priess
Valdemar Scharfe
Mads Munksgaard
Marius Wriedt
Tobias Auchenberg
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Connor Graham
Younes Rayan Yahya Mobarek
Dzhenk Deniz
Bohdan Slobodianiuk
Martin Bendorff
Noah Broholm

Coaches & Leaders

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Head Coach
Deng Awak
Assistant Coach
Jordan Naughton
Assistant Coach
Georg Jespersen

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
Head of Talata Basketball & Talata Basketball Academy, Coach Deng brings 15+ years of elite playing and coaching experience from Canada to Denmark. A former university standout and pro guard in Danish leagues, he's passionate about igniting young talent through fun, fundamentals, and mindset training.

Leading our Academy program, Deng creates an environment for athletes to build confidence, and lifelong love for the game, rooted in Joy, Excellence, and Respect.

Questions? WhatsApp +45 52 39 85 08

Follow us: @TalataBasketball

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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).