Deni Avdija ‘s standout performance in Poland was rewarded with All-Star recognition.

The Portland Trail Blazers forward was named to the EuroBasket All-Star Second Team, joining a collection of NBA and professional players to be honored for their exceptional play at the international tournament.

Avdija joined NBA MVP Nikola Jokic (Serbia), Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Cedi Osman (Turkey) and Jordan Loyd (Poland) on the second team.

The first team, which EuroBasket calls the “All-Star Five,” featured Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (Germany), Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic (Slovenia), NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (Germany) and Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun (Turkey).

Schroder, who led Germany to

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