Round of 16: Greece 84 – Israel 79 Greece secured a hard-fought 84–79 win over Israel in the Round of 16 in Riga, progressing to the quarterfinals for the fourth…
Spain’s Sergio Scariolo Honored with National Award
Spain has just bestowed one of its highest sporting honors on renowned basketball coach Sergio Scariolo. The former national team coach has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal…
Gonzaga Alumni Shine at EuroBasket 2025
Mario Saint-Supéry (Spain) Spain’s youngest-ever EuroBasket participant, Mario Saint-Supéry, has drawn considerable attention in the 2025 tournament. The 19-year-old guard—soon to don the Gonzaga jersey—was a late addition to the…
Sweden Beat Great Britain 78–59 to Claim First EuroBasket Win Since 2013
Sweden grabbed a landmark result in Tampere, defeating Great Britain 78–59 to record their first EuroBasket victory since 2013. Pelle Larsson catalyzed the turnaround with a productive third quarter, and…
Germany First to Clinch Knockout Berth with 107–88 Win over Lithuania
Germany became the first team to secure a Round‑of‑16 berth after a 107–88 win against Lithuania in Tampere. Dennis Schröder led with 26 points and on‑ball tempo control, while Franz…
Player Watch: Dončić’s Record‑Setting Opener and Response vs. France
Slovenia’s talisman Luka Dončić opened EuroBasket 2025 by posting a rare statistical line—30+ points, 5+ assists and 5+ steals—in a narrow loss to Poland, then followed it with 39 against…
Tactical Focus: How Teams Are Guarding Elite Shot Creators
Early games at EuroBasket 2025 have showcased evolving answers to elite initiators like Dončić, Jokić and Markkanen. Teams are leaning into show‑and‑recover and late switches to avoid deep paint catches,…
Group D Themes: France’s Depth, Slovenia’s Shotmaking, Belgium’s Grit
Katowice’s Group D has delivered contrast. France showcased depth and late‑game answers in a 103–95 win over Slovenia, with Sylvain Francisco starring down the stretch. Slovenia countered with a vintage…
Group B Temperature Check: Germany’s Pace, Lithuania’s Adjustments, Sweden’s Boost
In Tampere’s Group B, Germany set the tone by clinching the first confirmed knockout berth on the back of efficient guard play and wing scoring. Lithuania remain dangerous despite the…
Group A Round‑Up: Spain’s Recovery Path, Estonia’s Lift, Turkey’s Steady Start
Group A began with turbulence as the holders Spain stumbled in Limassol (inter‑group context) and rivals sensed opportunity. In Riga, Estonia fed off an extraordinary traveling contingent to claim a…