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Giannis Antetokounmpo shows a different kind of dominance
Giannis Antetokounmpo being the best player on the floor wherever he plays in the norm. For Greece in EuroBasket 2025, he needed to be more than that. He needed to show that can adjust his approach to domination. We got the blueprint for that in their last 16 win over Israel. Considering how long he’s […]
Luka Doncic delivers as Slovenia survive Italy rally
Slovenia spammed Luka Doncic and there was nothing Italy could do about it until Saliou Niang took it upon himself to make it a fight in the fourth. The LA Lakers star had yet another dominant performance as his side advanced to the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2025 by the sin of their teeth. There […]
Toko! Toko! Toko! Georgia stun France and make history
Toko Shengelia turned back the clock, Sandro Mamukelashvili locked down on D, and Georgia made history. Guerschon Yabusele was the only player France could rely on for most of the game. That wasn’t enough as Georgia qualified for the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2025. If you’re going to make history, you might as well do […]
Super Susijengi Stun Serbia at EuroBasket
Lauri Markkanen shone and inspired his supporting cast as Finland pulled off the upset of EuroBasket 2025. Despite a fine performance by Nikola Jokic and a solid contribution by Nikola Jovic, Serbia just didn’t have an answer to the fiery Finns in Riga. There’s always drama at the last 16 in EuroBasket. This wasn’t the […]
Valanciunas Bench Role Unlocks Lithuania’s Potential
Jonas Valanciunas once again gave plenty of room for the rest of his teammates. He only played 9 minutes but made them count to clear the road for his teammates. It paid off for Lithuania. For all of the heroics of Kristaps Porzingis in this Baltic derby, it was Lithuania’s ability to adapt that guided […]
Neemias Queta’s Warrior Spirit Shakes Germany
Neemias Queta reminded us of warriors of old as Portugal gave Dennis Schroder, Franz Wagner, and the rest of Germany’s loaded roster all they could handle at EuroBasket 2025. In a true fight, the Germans didn’t so much win as survive, writes Emmet Ryan. This was an absolute slobberknocker. Portugal decided that they were going […]
Franz Wagner proves Germany’s depth is their real weapon
Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder delivered big as Germany took down Finland at EuroBasket 2025. The win in Tampere is the first time Germany has ever been perfect in group play. As the tournament moves to Riga, the stars of the Mannschaft will be eyeing more history. Germany were supposed to go 5-0 in Tampere. […]
Great Britain proves grit can rewrite EuroBasket history
The long wait is over. After almost 12 years, Great Britain ended their losing streak with a victory over Montenegro at EuroBasket 2025. Akwasi Yeboah and Myles Hesson led the way as Marc Steutel’s side saw off Nikola Vucevic and company. It was implausible, borderline inconceivable, and unquestionably incredible. Great Britain recorded their first win […]
Nikola Vucevic’s last dance at EuroBasket
Nikola Vucevic has always moved to the beat of his own drum. At EuroBasket 2025, the Chicago Bulls big man is the rhythm for Montenegro. He knows this is his last dance in the red and yellow and is in no mood for the story to end early. The odds were against them and the […]
Lithuania outsmarts Finland as Jonas Valanciunas steps back
Jonas Valanciunas caught everyone off guard by taking a step back for Lithuania at EuroBasket 2025. A tactical masterstroke by Rimas Kurtinaitis was too much for Lauri Markkanen and Finland to overcome. It was a simple plan that caught everyone napping. Of course Rimas Kurtinaitis, a coach with about as broad a range of experience […]
Germany’s Easy Win Lets Franz Wagner Find His Rhythm
Everyone expected Germany to dominate Great Britain at EuroBasket 2025. It still hits differently when you actually see it happening. Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva, and everyone else had their share as the Mannschaft made light work of Marc Steutel’s men. The scary part? Germany played within themselves. Franz Wagner played somewhat heavier minutes than […]
Finland thrive as Lauri Markkanen shifts to defensive role
Finland dialled down Lauri Markkanen’s offensive role as they delivered a defensively stout display to see off Montenegro. The Utah Jazz man wasn’t the only person on the minds of those in Tampere for EuroBasket 2025. Emmet Ryan writes that Miikka Muurinen has already gained exalted status amongst the Susijengi. On the face of things, […]