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 […]
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Serbia and Finland Set for Knockout Battle in Riga
Saturday’s big slate at Eurobasket 2025 comes to a close with Nikola Jokic and Serbia taking on Lauri Markkanen and Finland. Can the Susijengi shock the pre-tournament favourites in Riga? Serbia have weathered some big injury issues, most notably the loss of Bogdan Bogdanovic. Still, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge, they are big favourites […]
Lithuania Face Latvia in Injury-Hit Baltic Showdown
Lithuania and Latvia will meet in a Baltic derby in Riga at EuroBasket 2025. Both sides come into this game with major injury concerns. Emmet Ryan breaks down the last 16 match-up, which features two huge stars in Jonas Valanciunas and Kristaps Porzingis. As long as they are still standing, Lithuania and Latvia will fight […]
Germany Heavy Favourites vs Portugal at EuroBasket
It’s a real David vs Goliath clash in Riga on Saturday. Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder lead world champions Germany against Portugal in the last 16 of EuroBasket 2025. Germany made light work of Group B in Tampere. Now, with EuroBasket 2025 in its knockout phase, Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder will be expected to […]
Türkiye vs Sweden: Round of 16 Preview
EuroBasket 2025 has reached the knockout stages. The last 16 tips off on Saturday as Ergin Ataman’s Türkiye take on Sweden. It’s the team with the most momentum against the Cinderella story. If 1-4 Sweden pull this upset at EuroBasket 2025, it would go down as an all-time. Key information Who: Türkiye vs Sweden Where: […]
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, […]
