RIGA (Latvia) - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 co-hosts Latvia have confirmed their final 12-player roster as they look to embark on a deep run on home soil.
Luca Banchi's side head into the tournament full of confidence having been in the top five teams at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, as they make their return to Europe's flagship event after missing out in 2017.
LATVIA'S ROSTER FOR FIBA EUROBASKET 2025 |
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Davis Bertans, Dairis Bertans, Klavs Cavars, Andrejs Grazulis, Arturs Kurucs, Rihards Lomazs, Mareks Mejeris, Kristaps Porzingis, Rolands Smits, Marcis Steinbergs, Arturs Zagars, Kristers Zoriks |
Latvia went 2-3 during their preparation period having split their two games with Italy, whilst also beating Slovenia and suffering defeats against Lithuania and Greece.
Kristaps Porzingis is the headline name on the roster having been sidelined for the World Cup two years ago, while Arturs Zagars was a breakout star in Jakarta and Manila. Dairis and Davis Bertans add valuable experience to the roster looking to force their way into contention.
Latvia are the hosts in Group A alongside Czechia, Estonia, Portugal, Serbia and Türkiye in Riga.
They open their campaign against Türkiye on August 27 on the opening day of the competition at 17:00 CET.
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