- The Macedonian basketball players who won the fourth place at the European Basketball Championship were welcomed by over 5000 people at Skopje’s airport "Alexander the Great,” Monday. The central celebration took place at Macedonia square where citizens were able to welcome the players.

The joy of the nation is worth more than a medal. The uniting power of victory is amazing. We returned with a trophy after all. McCalebb is one of Europe’s top five players. These are some of the headlines on today's front pages. 

All world media positively assessed the game of Macedonian basketball representation in Lithuania and claim that Macedonia was the biggest surprise at the European Basketball Championship 2011. Media from the neighboring countries share the same conclusions.