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Miikka Muurinen became one of EuroBasket 2025’s breakout stories, playing a key role in Finland’s surprising run to the semifinals. At just 18, he averaged 6.6 points on 60.6 percent shooting and quickly drew interest from bigger clubs and international scouts. After the tournament, Muurinen joined Partizan in Serbia, but the 6-foot-10 forward has made […] The post Miikka Muurinen plans NCAA move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Turkey’s head coach Ergin Ataman addressed the media ahead of his team’s highly anticipated EuroBasket semifinal showdown against Greece, calling on the referees to rise to the occasion and ensure fair officiating in what promises to be one of the tournament’s defining matchups. Ataman made it clear that he expects the game to be handled […] The post Ergin Ataman expects referees to be fair to Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Just one victory now separates Germany from fulfilling their mission of lifting the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 trophy after a commanding 98-86 win over Finland in a hard-fought semi-final. The reigning world champions demonstrated both skill and composure, showcasing why they are considered one of the top teams in international basketball. Germany’s triumph ended the fairy-tale […] The post Franz Wagner leads Germany to EuroBasket final appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
North Carolina Tar Heels star freshman Caleb Wilson is a huge fan of the late great Kobe Bryant (averaging 19.3 PPG/10.6 RPG/2.4 APG/1.6 SPG/1.2 BPG/1.8 TOV/2.3 PF/53.2% FG/57.0% 2-PT/18.2% 3-PT/54.1% eFG/77.1% FT through nine starts). (via Inside Carolina): Reporter: “Caleb, speaking of the NBA, one of my friends was telling me that when he watches […] The post Caleb Wilson: “I watch a lot of Kobe” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After early round losses in the NCAA Tournament at Kentucky and an 0-5 start to SEC play with Arkansas, it was clear that Hall of Fame coach John Calipari had gone through a rough stretch (hadn’t made it to the second weekend of the tourney since reaching the 2019 Elite Eight). Last year, the Razorbacks […] The post John Calipari finding groove at Arkansas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Back in 2017, Slovenia became the first and only team to win the FIBA EuroBasket with a perfect 9-0 record under the current competition format, which was introduced a decade ago. That exclusive club is about to get a new member. On Sunday, Germany and Türkiye will battle for the championship, both entering the Final […] The post Türkiye stuns Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland had the ultimate humble answer when asked how a win like Saturday night vs. Duke at Madison Square Garden changes their belief going forward (82-81 final score/down 10 at halftime). (via Texas Tech Red Raiders): “Don’t go look at my stats, man. I’m 5-foot-8 and some change. I played […] The post Grant McCasland: Let people count you out, and let’s see what happens appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ercan Osmani could not have chosen a better moment to deliver the performance of his career. The 27-year-old center rose to the occasion in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Semi-Finals, producing a record-setting 28 points to lead Türkiye to a resounding 94-68 victory over Greece and secure a place in the championship game against Germany. Osmani […] The post Shane Larkin: Ercan Osmani is an unbelievable player appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
Shane Larkin had long envisioned nights like this, moments where his name would not only be remembered in club basketball but also in the history of Turkish national team success. Against Greece in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinal, that dream came alive, as Türkiye reached the gold-medal game with a dominant 94-68 win. The Anadolu Efes […] The post Shane Larkin on EuroBasket: We’re as qualified as anyone to win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Several college programs have reportedly reached out to representatives for Jazian Gortman to gauge whether the 22-year-old guard might consider returning to the college level, according to reporting from Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. Gortman is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, but his name has drawn attention from […] The post Jazian Gortman draws college interest despite NBA experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Serbia’s EuroBasket 2025 campaign ended far earlier than expected. Despite entering the tournament as one of the top favorites for the gold medal, boasting three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, the team never lived up to its billing. Injuries plagued the roster, and the Round of 16 clash in Riga saw them fall to Finland, a […] The post Serbia’s Svetislav Pešić steps down appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Chicago Bulls two-way forward Trentyn Flowers is drawing significant interest from major NCAA programs as he continues his professional development during the 2025–26 season. On3 reported that multiple power conference schools have monitored Flowers’ situation, including Kentucky, Michigan, BYU, Kansas, Washington, Texas Tech, Florida, USC, LSU, SMU, Indiana, and Clemson. Flowers is currently on a […] The post Bulls two-way forward Trentyn Flowers drawing strong NCAA interest appeared first o...
Turkey delivered a masterclass in defense, holding Greece superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to a personal EuroBasket tournament-low 12 points on 6-of-13 shooting, powering a dominant 98–64 semifinal victory. The performance marked one of the most effective strategies ever deployed against the Greek Freak, as Turkey’s disciplined and aggressive approach neutralized his usual impact. Coach Ergin Ataman […] The post Ergin Ataman explains how Turkey contained Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on...
With only two games left to play, EuroBasket 2025 is reaching its climax. Three medals are yet to be awarded: Germany and Türkiye will battle for the gold, while Greece and Finland are set to fight for bronze. On the eve of this decisive weekend, FIBA Europe’s President Jorge Garbajosa and Executive Director Kamil Novak […] The post Jorge Garbajosa hails EuroBasket success, anticipates NBA Europe appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Turkey coach Ergin Ataman spoke ahead of the EuroBasket Final against Germany on Sunday, September 14, expressing confidence in his team, addressing a controversial social media incident, and sharing why he doesn’t feel the usual pressure before such a major game. On Turkey’s strengths heading into the match, Ataman highlighted the team’s preparation and collective […] The post Ergin Ataman relaxed ahead of EuroBasket Final appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After tough defeats in Friday’s Semi-Finals, Finland and Greece are left to battle for pride, history, and a place on the podium when they meet in the Third Place Game of FIBA EuroBasket 2025. For Finland, this bronze-medal clash represents the chance to make history. The Susijengi have already broken barriers with their first-ever Quarter-Finals […] The post Markkanen vs Antetokounmpo headline EuroBasket bronze clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Every big statistical moment at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has been highlighted with live alerts, and almost three weeks into the tournament, those alerts have been filled over and over again by one name: Alperen Sengun. His production has been so overwhelming that the updates could almost be renamed the Alperen Sengun Alert System. The numbers […] The post Alperen Sengun rewrites EuroBasket history with dominance appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The stage is set for the grand finale: on Sunday, Europe will witness a new champion crowned as Germany and Türkiye collide in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 championship game in Riga. Both teams arrive at the title clash carrying perfect records, 8-0 apiece, and with history and ambition pushing them forward. Germany seeks its second […] The post EuroBasket final: Türkiye, Germany chase history appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dennis Schroder has been the heartbeat of the German national team for more than a decade, pouring his passion, leadership, and relentless energy into every summer on the international stage. Now, at 31 years old and wearing the captain’s armband, he stands just one step away from achieving what he has long fought for: leading […] The post Playing for Germany is a given for Dennis Schroder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Here’s former NBA point guard Andre Miller on his 2002 FIBA World Championship experience with Team USA. (via All The Smoke): “Give y’all a setup of how that team came about because I believe George was the coach of that team. George Karl was the coach of that team. And I think the year before […] The post Andre Miller: 2002 USA FIBA World Cup team ‘didn’t win nothing’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Greece ended a 16-year medal drought at EuroBasket with a 92-89 win over Finland in Sunday’s Third-Place Game in Riga. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a dominant performance, finishing with 30 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks on 9-of-11 shooting. His late free throws sealed Greece’s sixth podium finish in tournament history. The last time […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo powers Greece past Finland for EuroBasket bronze appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
“This is Greek fashion,” was Tyler Dorsey’s immediate reaction after Greece edged Finland in the EuroBasket 2025 third-place game. The win brought a bronze medal, but it came the hard way. Greece had built a commanding 17-point lead with just over four minutes left, only to see Finland storm back and cut the margin to […] The post Tyler Dorsey praises Giannis Antetokounmpo’ free throws appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
For only the second time in FIBA EuroBasket history, Germany has claimed the top spot on the podium. The reigning FIBA Basketball World Cup champions defeated Türkiye 88-83 in the final held in Riga on Sunday, mirroring their 1993 EuroBasket triumph on home soil. Türkiye finished second, matching their best-ever EuroBasket result, previously achieved in […] The post Germany claims EuroBasket 2025 title appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A new documentary is set to shed light on one of the most unique stories in basketball history. The Lost Dream Team, directed by Jure Pavlović, premieres this week across the former Yugoslav countries, coinciding with the conclusion of EuroBasket 2025. The film explores how the Yugoslav national team captured the gold medal at the […] The post The Lost Dream Team: documentary reveals untold story of Yugoslavia’s final gold medal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sports media personality Bill Simmons believes the next era of Team USA basketball should be built entirely around players under 30. Simmons said the 2028 Olympic roster in Los Angeles should avoid relying on aging veterans, unlike the 2024 team in Paris that leaned on stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. […] The post Team USA’s 2028 Olympic roster should exclude players over 30 – Bill Simmons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Alan Ibrahimagic entered the tournament officially as an assistant coach, but when German national team head coach Alex Mumbru faced a medical issue, Ibrahimagic stepped up and effectively became the leader of the Eurobasket champions. Mumbru, who made history as only the second person to win Eurobasket both as a player and a coach after […] The post Alan Ibrahimagic, meant to assist, led the champions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Coming out of a tough loss in the gold-medal game of EuroBasket 2025, Ergin Ataman was hesitant to find any silver lining in Turkiye’s second-ever EuroBasket silver medal. “All these three weeks in Riga, through this EuroBasket, I talked too much in the press conference every time. Now, there are no words to say, because […] The post Ergin Ataman: “No positives now” after EuroBasket loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Greece, finishing third in the final standings of EuroBasket 2025 and securing the bronze medal in Riga on Sunday, returned home on Monday to a warm reception. At Athens airport, the team coached by Vassilis Spanoulis was greeted with the iconic tune The Final Countdown by Europe, a song forever linked to Greece’s EuroBasket 1987 […] The post Vassilis Spanoulis: “This medal belongs to all Greeks” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Even though Dennis Schroder was named MVP of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, Germany’s success wouldn’t have been complete without the standout performance of Isaac Bonga. The 25-year-old forward earned TCL Player of the Game honors in the gold-medal clash against Turkiye, finishing with 20 points on a perfect 4-of-4 from three, along with 5 rebounds and […] The post Isaac Bonga: Little things like rebounds win games appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
