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The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament will showcase 24 teams in an expanded format, featuring prominent talents from European basketball, including NBA stars. Scheduled across Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, the tournament will run from August 27 to September 14. Serbia, led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, aims to reclaim the title they last won in 2001. Fans can anticipate an exciting competition filled with both established players and emerging talents.
Riga, Latvia – The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament is set to feature an expanded lineup of 24 teams, showcasing some of the best talents in European basketball, including several current and former NBA stars. This prestigious tournament will take place from August 27 to September 14, 2025, hosted across four countries: Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland. The final phase, including the championship game, will be contested at the Arena Riga in Latvia.
Each participating team will flaunt a roster of players that highlights a blend of experience and emerging talent, with many players having significant careers in the NBA. Leading the charge is Serbia’s Nikola Jokić, a three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, who is keen to lead the Serbian team to victory and reclaim the EuroBasket title, which they last won in 2001.
Serbia’s preliminary roster boasts a mix of active and former NBA players, including:
– Bogdan Bogdanović (Clippers)
– Nikola Jokić (Nuggets)
– Nikola Jović (Heat)
– Nikola Topić (Thunder)
– Tristan Vukčević (Wizards)
– Former NBA players also include Marko Gudurić, Vasilije Micić, Balša Koprivica, Vanja Marinković, Filip Petrušev, Nikola Milutinov, and Alen Smailagić.
Vasilije Micić, a standout in the EuroLeague, recently secured a record deal to become the highest-paid player in EuroLeague history. Serbia’s preparation for EuroBasket includes participation in two warm-up tournaments, scheduled for August 9-10 in Cyprus and August 15-16 in Munich. The team is also set to face Slovenia in a friendly match on August 21.
Group Competitions
In the tournament, Serbia will compete in Group A, alongside Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, Czechia, and Portugal. A successful performance in the group stage will allow them to advance to the round of 16, where they are likely to encounter one of the teams from Group B, which features Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden, and Montenegro.
Other Notable NBA Involvement
Numerous other national teams will also feature players currently active in the NBA. Some key representatives include:
– Czechia: Vít Krejčí (Hawks)
– Latvia: Kristaps Porziņģis (Hawks)
– Turkey: Adem Bona (76ers), Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
– France: Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards), Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
– Greece: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
– Spain: Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)
– Slovenia: Luka Dončić (Lakers), Vlatko Čančar (Nuggets)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina: Jusuf Nurkić (Jazz), Luka Garza (Celtics).
Significance of EuroBasket 2025
The EuroBasket tournament is a significant event in international basketball, offering a platform for European nations to showcase their talent and compete fiercely for supremacy on the continent. With a rich history and a reputation for producing some of the world’s top basketball talents, EuroBasket 2025 promises to deliver thrilling matchups and memorable moments.
This tournament will not only highlight well-established stars but also provide a stage for emerging players to shine. Fans can expect an exciting mix of competition and sportsmanship as 24 nations come together to vie for basketball glory in 2025.
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Additional Resources
- NBA News: NBA Players in EuroBasket 2025
- Wikipedia: FIBA EuroBasket
- BasketNews: Serbia EuroBasket 2025 Roster
- Google Search: EuroBasket 2025
- Mile High Sports: Nikola Jokić to Participate
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball
- BasketNews: Thanasis Antetokounmpo Replaces NBA Prospect
- Google News: Basketball EuroBasket 2025
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