PIREAUS (Greece) - Another edition of FIBA Women's EuroBasket is over and that means each nation is awarded a grade to reflect their respective displays at this year's flagship event.
Our expert panel has been casting their collective eye over results and performances against expectations heading into the tournament and the report card is now ready.
Belgium A+
Tournament Record: 6-0
They showed champion heart to hang in, to dig in and to pull out one of the greatest Final escapes in tournament history. The amazing Emma Meesseman wrote history as two-time TISSOT MVP to lead, but it was a team effort. Only the third nation to ever defend their title, that shows just what an achievement it was to go back-to-back.
Czechia B+
Tournament Record: 3-3
It was a really solid show from co-hosts Czechia, taking the energy of the home crowd in Brno to beat Montenegro and Portugal - as they should. The win against Lithuania was impressive and they finished with their best position since 2013. That is encouraging, although they might have to play even better to make next year's World Cup.
France B-
Tournament Record: 4-2
Even without some key personnel, matching their 2023 bronze always seemed the minimum for a powerhouse trying to end a 16-year title wait. To not even get any medal is beyond disappointing. The team's jaw-dropping 50 triple attempts (just 7 made) across the Semi-Final and Third Place Game feels crazy considering the paint options.
Germany A-
Tournament Record: 4-2
It was an excellent campaign from Germany to win 4 of their 6 games without three of their leading lights. Leonie Fiebich and Luisa Geiselsoder led superbly, while the emergence of Frieda Buhner and Emily Bessoir was a joy. It bodes great for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 and credit is due to head coach Lisa Thomaidis.
Great Britain C
Tournament Record: 0-3
Outside of Temi Fagbenle, there was not a lot of high quality or production at key times. The Brits played with far too little control, for too much of the time. They were so inconsistent. It was a tournament to forget in general, but a silver lining was encouraging displays for the future from Sav Wilkinson, Catriona Henderson and Sam Ashby.
Greece B-
Tournament Record: 1-2
The script was written and Greece were unable to tear it up. A predicted win against Switzerland and loss to France materialized and in the go-ahead game against Türkiye, they came up short - despite the best efforts of experienced warrior Artemis Spanou. The addition of Robyn Parks was helpful, but not as impactful as hoped.
Italy A+
Tournament Record: 5-1
Italy are back on the basketball map in a big way after their first podium finish in 30 years and a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament to relish. That's on top of showing they can now punch with the biggest teams. Cecilia Zandalasini and Lorela Cubaj were great, but this was a team effort to get a brilliant bronze.
Lithuania B
Tournament Record: 2-4
As the dust settles, the disappointment of missing the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments should fade slightly. They made the Quarter-Finals which was impressive. It was an edition of two halves with two wins then four straight losses. Juste Jocyte and Laura Juskaite impressed but too many turnovers hurt - a lot.
Montenegro D+
Tournament Record: 0-3
The minnows have punched above their weight for so long, it's easy to lose sight of their amazing achievements in making eight editions in a row. The loss of the naturalized Natasha Mack was a hammer-blow for the underdogs, but there is no doubt that those ballers who were present they could have performed better than they showed.
Portugal B
Tournament Record: 1-2
There was national team pride cascading around the Arena in Brno as Portugal delivered a historic first ever victory at the event. The rookies were always unlikely to advance in a tough group with holders Belgium and co-hosts Czechia, but made memories by beating Montenegro in a team effort - led by long-serving veteran Sofia da Silva.
Serbia C
Tournament Record: 0-3
This outcome always looked predictable and so it proved. It showed head coach Marina Maljkovic can't perform miracles all the time. Losing 6-7 players before the tournament to retirements and injuries, the new generation struggled to pick up the baton. Except Jovana Nogic, nobody excelled and there's work to do in these next years.
Slovenia C+
Tournament Record: 1-2
This was a mini-disaster for Slovenia. Expected to post a best ever finish, a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying spot and even push for the podium, they shot themselves in the foot with a poor start. They kept giving themselves a mountain to climb and too many players didn't perform. It was Jessica Shepard or nothing.
Spain A
Tournament Record: 5-1
When the heartbreak eases, history will show another silver medal and Final appearance - two things surely Miguel Mendez and his team would have loved before the tournament tipped off. It was not that they lost in the title game, it was the way they lost. But their young guns showed the future is absolutely bright moving forward.
Sweden B+
Tournament Record: 1-2
This was impressive from Sweden who almost punched their ticket to the Quarter-Finals - taking Spain to overtime and beating Great Britain. Outside of the brilliance of Klara Lundquist, they played smart and hard throughout and credit is due to their young coach, Kevin Taylor Lundgren too. Disappointed to miss out on Piraeus, but good vibes.
Switzerland C
Tournament Record: 0-3
It's tough to give Switzerland a grade in some ways. Tey competed of course - but trying to figure out what a realistic target was for them is not easy. They lost all games comprehensively as expected, but the displays of both Evita Herminjard and Lin Schwarz provided reasons for positivity - along with some flashes of good work by others.
Türkiye B+
Tournament Record: 3-3
Türkiye celebrated a modest 7th place, but in the context of making the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments, the scenes of joy were understandable. Overall, Türkiye looked as impressive as they have been in many years. Sevgi Uzun and Alperi Onar were just two players who showed it's not all about Teaira McCowan.
The FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 grades are for fan entertainment purposes only and are in no way an official FIBA grade. The views expressed are those of the author.
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