Spain has just bestowed one of its highest sporting honors on renowned basketball coach Sergio Scariolo. The former national team coach has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal…
Gonzaga Alumni Shine at EuroBasket 2025
Mario Saint-Supéry (Spain) Spain’s youngest-ever EuroBasket participant, Mario Saint-Supéry, has drawn considerable attention in the 2025 tournament. The 19-year-old guard—soon to don the Gonzaga jersey—was a late addition to the…
EuroBasket 2025 Overview: Hosts, Venues and Format
EuroBasket 2025 is staged across four host nations: Latvia (Riga), Finland (Tampere), Cyprus (Limassol), and Poland (Katowice). Group A games are held in Riga, Group B in Tampere, Group C…
Opening Shock: Georgia Upsets Reigning Champions Spain 83–69
In one of the earliest jolts of EuroBasket 2025, Georgia defeated Spain 83–69 in Limassol to open Group C. Georgia’s two‑way execution, anchored by frontcourt play and a decisive rebounding…
Markkanen’s 43 in 23 Minutes: Finland Roll Past Great Britain
Lauri Markkanen delivered one of EuroBasket 2025’s eye‑opening individual performances, scoring 43 points in just 23 minutes as Finland beat Great Britain 109–79 in Tampere. The forward’s scoring profile spanned…
France 103–95 Slovenia: Francisco’s Burst Overcomes Dončić’s 39
France outlasted Slovenia 103–95 in Katowice in a high‑level contest that featured Luka Dončić at his best and Sylvain Francisco in headline form. Dončić produced 39 points with playmaking and…
Serbia Edge Latvia 84–80 as Jokić Hits National‑Team Career High
Serbia defeated co‑host Latvia 84–80 in Riga behind a towering night from Nikola Jokić, who recorded a national‑team career high in scoring to drive his team over the line. Latvia…
Greece Move to 2–0: Businesslike Win Keeps Group C on Track
Greece handled their business to reach 2–0, taking care of Cyprus in Limassol with a measured performance that emphasized defensive control and paint touches. With Giannis Antetokounmpo involved from the…
Belgium Rally Late to Deny Iceland in Katowice
Belgium produced a late surge to complete a comeback win over Iceland, flipping a game they trailed for more than three quarters. The turnaround hinged on defensive stops, smarter fouling…
Numbers Check: Possession Game, Free Throws and the Value of Second Chances
Box scores from the first days in all four cities point to three swing factors. First, turnover percentage: teams that stay under 12% are winning disproportionately as live‑ball mistakes generate…