TAMPERE (Finland) - Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Lithuania, Montenegro, and Sweden will begin their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 odyssey in Tampere, Finland.
The Group B games will take place at the Nokia Arena on August 27, 29, 30, September 1, and 3. The top four teams will qualify for the Final Round in Riga, Latvia.
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Teams
Finland - A nation expects after a highly respectable seventh-place finish in 2022. The Group B hosts will feature Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, who averaged a mind-boggling 27.9 points at the last EuroBasket, and is keen to compete for medals this time.
Germany - The reigning world champions are eager to add the title of EuroBasket champions to their list of achievements, having captured third place in 2022. The squad they will take to Tampere is certainly worthy of lifting the trophy. Led by NBA duo Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner, the Germans boast quality in all aspects. They will be tough to contain.
Great Britain - A solid EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers campaign, which included a win over Greece, lifted GB's spirits, but now they must continue that momentum. However, history isn't on their side, having not advanced past the Group Phase since debuting in 2009. Along with the usual suspects, Gabe Olaseni and Myles Hesson, look for youngster Quinn Ellis to have a breakout tournament.
Lithuania - Having not medalled since 2015, Lithuania will be keen to set that record straight this summer. Despite missing key players, including Domantas Sabonis, they still take an impressive lineup to Tampere, with Denver Nuggets big man Jonas Valanciunas leading the way, having averaged a double-double in the last two editions.
Montenegro - Led by Chicago Bulls veteran Nikola Vucevic, who suits up for his fourth EuroBasket, they will be a tough matchup for any team. Montenegro are known for their resilience and fight, and will look to go a step further than their Round of 16 exits at the last two editions.
Sweden - It will be Sweden's first EuroBasket since 2013. Like Great Britain, they head to Tampere with nothing to lose but full of confidence, having secured a win over their Group B opponents, Montenegro, in the Qualifiers. They will be led by influential guard Melwin Pantzar, who averaged 16.2 points and 3.5 assists per game in the Qualifiers - both team-highs, while Pelle Larsson joins up from a season in the NBA.
History
Country | Last participation | Best finish | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
2022 (7th place) | 6th place (1967) | 18th | |
2022 (3rd place) | Champions (1993) | 26th | |
2022 (24th place) | 13th place (2013) | 6th | |
2022 (15th place) | Champions (2003) | 16th | |
2022 (13th place) | 13th place (2017) | 6th | |
2013 (13th place) | 13th place (2013) | 12th |
FIBA World Ranking Presented by NIKE
Rank | National Team |
|---|---|
#3 | Germany |
#10 | Lithuania |
#16 | Montenegro |
#20 | Finland |
#48 | Great Britain |
#49 | Sweden |
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