LIMASSOL (Cyprus) - Giorgi Shermadini became Georgia's third all time scorer in FIBA EuroBasket history during their game against Cyprus on Tuesday.
Shermadini picked up six points in his country's 93-61 win over the hosts to increase his total to 248 points in 33 games. That pushed him past Manuchar Markoishvili, who had collected 246 points during his career.
"Legend, no?" Shermadini joked after the game being told of his feat. "I am still playing so I hope to have some more games here."
The 36-year-old big man, who is playing in his sixth and final EuroBasket, ranks only behind Otar Korkia (357) and Toko Shengelia (299) among his country's all-time scorers.
"For the last 20 years he's been one of the biggest pieces for our country, for our basketball," said Shengelia. "That is great. I am happy for him. It's a big statement. He's been here so long and fought for so many games and I am really proud of him. He owes us pizzas for sure."
"For the last 20 years he's been one of the biggest pieces for our country, for our basketball.
Shengelia at the post-game press conference urged his long time teammate to keep going.
"We are still waiting for him in the November window. And I am sure that he will be there as well," Shengelia said referring to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers in November 2025. "We're gonna push him as hard as we can and he can't say no. I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
Rank | Player | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Otar Korkia | 36 | 357 |
2 | Toko Shengelia | 23 | 299 |
3 | Giorgi Shermadini | 33 | 248 |
4 | Manuchar Markoishvili | 23 | 246 |
5 | Viktor Sanikidze | 19 | 220 |
6 | Zaza Pachulia | 16 | 216 |
7 | Zurab Sakandelidze | 36 | 201 |
8 | Duda Sanadze | 23 | 189 |
8 | George Tsintsadze | 27 | 170 |
10 | Mikhail Korkia | 20 | 129 |
*after games on September 2, 2025.
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