A lively scene from FIBA EuroBasket 2025 featuring multiple teams and enthusiastic fans.
The EuroBasket 2025 tournament will feature 24 teams competing from August 27 to September 14 in Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland. Serbia, led by Nikola Jokić, is a top contender with a strong roster that includes both active and former NBA players. As the tournament approaches, teams are finalizing their rosters and preparing for a highly competitive event. Fans can look forward to witnessing exceptional talent and thrilling matchups.
Riga, Latvia – The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament is set to take place from August 27 to September 14, 2025, featuring a total of 24 teams competing for the prestigious title. The tournament will be hosted across four countries: Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, with the final and championship game scheduled to be held at Arena Riga in Latvia.
Among the nations participating, Serbia, spearheaded by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, is anticipated to be a strong contender in the tournament. Jokić, who plays for the Denver Nuggets, aims to help Serbia reclaim the EuroBasket title that has eluded the team since 2001. Serbia’s preliminary roster is impressive, including active NBA players such as:
Additionally, the roster features former NBA players like Marko Gudurić, Vasilije Micić, Balša Koprivica, Vanja Marinković, Filip Petrušev, Nikola Milutinov, and Alen Smailagić. Notably, Vasilije Micić recently made headlines as the highest-paid player in EuroLeague history.
To prepare for the tournament, Serbia will participate in two tune-up events: one in Cyprus on August 9-10 and another in Munich on August 15-16. They are also scheduled to play a friendly match against Slovenia on August 21.
Serbia has been drawn into Group A, alongside Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, Czechia, and Portugal. If they perform well in the group stage, they will advance to the round of 16, where they will likely face a team from Group B, which consists of Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden, and Montenegro.
Other participating nations will showcase an array of talent, including several current NBA stars. For example, Czechia’s Vít Krejčí, playing for the Hawks, and Latvia’s Kristaps Porziņģis, also with the Hawks, are among notable active players. Turkey will be represented by Adem Bona from the 76ers and Alperen Sengun from the Rockets. The British team’s roster has not yet been announced, but France will have two prominent players: Bilal Coulibaly of the Wizards and Moussa Diabate of the Hornets. Greece will feature the superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks, while Spain’s Santi Aldama plays with the Grizzlies. Slovenia is expected to make waves with Luka Dončić of the Lakers and Vlatko Čančar from the Nuggets.
Furthermore, Bosnia and Herzegovina will include active NBA players such as Jusuf Nurkić from the Jazz and Luka Garza from the Celtics.
The upcoming EuroBasket 2025 not only highlights the strength of established NBA stars but also provides a platform for emerging talent in European basketball. With the diverse representation across the teams, fans can expect a highly competitive tournament filled with excitement and top-tier athleticism.
As anticipation builds for EuroBasket 2025, nations will focus on finalizing their rosters and preparing for what promises to be an illuminating showcase of basketball prowess across the continent.
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