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

Captain | 3 | @maxmnrt

Max Meinert

Year: 2009
Height: 190cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark

1 | @villy.anker

Villy Anker Valentiner

Year: 2009
Height: 190cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark

Kai Meunier-Riley

4 | @noahdepalojonas

Noah De Palo Jonas

Year: 2010
Height: 160cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark

6 | @isaaktkm8

Isaak Kaya-Mortensen

Year: 2008
Height: 190cm
Hometown: Allerød, Denmark

Casper Wedell-Wedellsborg

10 | @jaden.kambou

Jaden KAMBOU

Year: 2010
Height: 179cm
Hometown: Nebraska, USA

11

Deyan Yuriev Nikiforov

Year: 2008
Height: 190cm
Hometown: Pernik, Bulgaria

12 | @Rayyan_khanabdali22

Rayyan Khan

Year: 2009
Height: 176cm
Hometown: Hvidovre, Denmark

Daniel Rubinstein

22 | @uresatal_dani

Daniel Helmeczi

Year: 2008
Height: 190cm
Hometown: Budapest, Hungary

9 | @Jonas.daae9

Jonas Daae

Year: 2010
Height: 173cm
Hometown: Hvidovre, Denmark

24 | @bhaveshbg8000

Bhavesh Gupta

Year: 2010
Height: 175cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark

#25

Balázs Helmeczi

Year: 2010
Height: 177cm
Hometown: Budapest, Hungary
@balazs.helmeczi

#34

Albert Stigbjerg Hansen

Year: 2009
Height: 198cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark
@albertsh34

#7

Maximillian Brandt Hansen

Year: 2009
Height: 189cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark

#18

Elias Olrik

Year: 2010
Height: 181cm
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark

#55

Elliot Vibsig Neutzsky-Wulff

Year: 2010
Height: 175cm
Hometown: Frederikssund, Denmark
@neutzskywulff

Christian Leifelt

Malthe Buster Gjerluf Mikkelsen

Susan Wedell-Wedellsborg

Zakarias Backchi

Nicholas Dimitriadis

Coaches

Head Coach | @coachdeng

Deng Awak

Hometown: Juba, South Sudan

coach@talatabasketball.dk

Assistant and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

James Young

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

Jamestyoung919@gmail.com

Leaders

Team Leader

Humma Khan

Game Day | Holdsport | MVP

Team Leader

Hristina Madzharska

Game Day | Holdsport

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.

International Standards

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

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.

coach@talatabasketball.dk