Group C in Limassol flipped quicker than expected. Greece are trending as planned after a professional 2–0 start, controlling tempo and possessions while bringing squad pieces along. Georgia detonated the bracket math by beating Spain 83–69 and showed the profile of a team built for the tournament’s physical dimensions. Spain, meanwhile, must recalibrate rebounding and late‑game sets to avoid further complications in a compressed slate.
Cyprus’ growth curve remains a storyline in their first‑ever meeting with several continental powers; stretches of competitiveness have surfaced but sustaining them for 40 minutes is the next step. Italy’s balance may prove pivotal in sorting the top four, particularly if games hinge on bench production and foul‑free minutes for primary playmakers.
The group’s defining traits so far: defensive control from Greece, disruptive physicality from Georgia, and a sense of urgency for Spain. With two fixtures to go, the route to Riga’s Round of 16 is still open—but the ladders have shifted.
The group phase runs from August 27 to September 4 across Riga (Group A), Tampere (Group B), Limassol (Group C) and Katowice (Group D). The Round of 16 is single-elimination on September 6–7, followed by quarterfinals on September 9–10, semifinals on September 12, and the final on September 14 in Riga. Twenty-four teams play five group games each, with the top four in every group advancing. These dates and the multi-host setup are defined by FIBA for EuroBasket 2025 and shape the tactical choices teams make during the first week.
