Talata Academy

Copenhagen's Premier Basketball Development Program for Aspiring Athletes

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• 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

Valdemar Scharfe

Captain | 3 | @maxmnrt

Max Meinert

Year: 2009
Height: 190cm
Copenhagen, Denmark

Samuel De Castro

Malthe Mikkelsen

1 | @villy.anker

Villy Anker Valentiner

Year: 2009
Height: 190cm
Copenhagen, Denmark

Kai Meunier-Riley

Daniel Rubinstein

9 | @Jonas.daae9

Jonas Daae

Year: 2010
Height: 173cm
Hvidovre, Denmark

#34 | @albertsh34

Albert Stigbjerg Hansen

Year: 2009
Height: 198cm
Copenhagen, Denmark

12 | @Rayyan_khanabdali22

Rayyan Khan

Year: 2009
Height: 176cm
Hvidovre, Denmark

11

Deyan Yuriev Nikiforov

Year: 2008
Height: 190cm
Pernik, Bulgaria

#18

Elias Olrik

Year: 2010
Height: 181cm
Copenhagen, Denmark

#55 | @neutzskywulff

Elliot Vibsig Neutzsky-Wulff

Year: 2010
Height: 175cm
Frederikssund, Denmark

Zakarias Backchi

10 | @jaden.kambou

Jaden KAMBOU

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

#7

Maximillian Brandt Hansen

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

24 | @bhaveshbg8000

Bhavesh Gupta

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

#25

Balázs Helmeczi

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

Kenny Gashikanwa

Martynas Bajorunas

Coaches

Head Coach | @coachdeng

Deng Awak

Juba, South Sudan

coach@talatabasketball.dk

Leaders

Holdsport Leader

Dr. Humma Khan

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.

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