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Greek coach Vassilis Spanoulis responded to Turkish national team coach Ergin Ataman’s remarks regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s offensive fouls, reinforcing his earlier opinions from the group stage. “When he said that, I expected it,” Spanoulis said with a smile. “Ataman is a great coach. He’s been doing this for many years, trying to influence people’s minds. […] The post Vassilis Spanoulis defends Giannis, responds to Ataman’s comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland gave major credit to his coaching staff following Tuesday’s 98-60 season-opening home win vs. Lindenwood (set program record in three-pointers made with 17). (via Texas Tech Red Raiders): Reporter: “Could you just talk a little bit about your spacing and the ball movement tonight?” McCasland: “Coach [Jeff] Linder’s the […] The post Grant McCasland: “I think we’ve got the best coaches” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed that the team is still considering a redshirt season for freshman guard Bryce James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, as the Wildcats focus on his long-term development. James has yet to appear in a regular-season game, having only played in exhibitions and the Red-Blue scrimmage. After Tuesday’s […] The post Lloyd considering redshirt year for Bryce James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Germany overcame Slovenia to reach the EuroBasket 2025 Semi-Finals against Finland, a rematch from the Group Phase. Speaking in the post-game mixed zone, Isaac Bonga reflected on the upcoming challenge. “It’s going to be a different team,” he noted, recalling their 30-point (91-61) Group Phase victory. “I think from history, from experience, I can just […] The post Isaac Bonga: Finland rematch will be very tough game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cameron Williams has officially committed to Duke as part of the 2026 recruiting class, choosing the Blue Devils over strong finalists Arizona and Texas. Williams is widely regarded as the top power forward in the class and the No. 3 overall prospect, making him one of the most highly sought-after players in the cycle. The […] The post Cameron Williams commits to Duke appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Slovenia coach Aleksandar Sekulic and veteran guard Klemen Prepelic voiced their frustrations over what they felt was inconsistent and unfair officiating in their EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal defeat to Germany, expressing disappointment while acknowledging their team’s strong performance. “I know we have a great superstar in Luka Doncic, but what the players do around him isn’t […] The post Slovenia frustrated by EuroBasket officiating appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland took blame for the team’s 86-56 blowout loss vs. Purdue during postgame of the Baha Mar Championship. (via Texas Tech Red Raiders): “That was about as bad of a beating that we’ve taken ever, and give Purdue all the credit, man. They were so efficient. The score’s 15-15 in […] The post Grant McCasland: “That was about as bad of a beating that we’ve taken ever” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rudy Fernandez, serving as the official ambassador of EuroBasket 2025, expressed strong belief in the potential of the Turkish national basketball team to claim the ultimate prize. The Spanish legend, a player whose career is decorated with two FIBA World Cup titles and four EuroBasket triumphs, spoke with the Turkish news agency Anadolu and shared […] The post Rudy Fernandez backs Turkey’s golden EuroBasket potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Michigan head coach Dusty May credited the team’s willingness to play better than they did in mid-November following Wednesday’s 101-61 Players Era Festival Championship blowout victory vs. Gonzaga (7-0 start/won two Festival games by 40 and one by 30). *beat Wake Forest 85-84 in overtime/defeated TCU 67-63 a few weeks back* *only had a 36-30 […] The post Dusty May: “We’re playing like this because we treated those early-season wins like losses” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cedi Osman suffered an ankle injury during Turkey’s quarterfinal clash with Poland and, since that setback, has been unable to fully participate in team training sessions. His absence has raised questions about his availability for the crucial stages of the competition. At this morning’s shootaround, Osman managed to take part in some of the exercises, […] The post Cedi Osman’s ankle injury clouds Turkey’s semifinal hopes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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 .