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Four main players out, one questionable for Greece ahead of game vs. Netherlands

2024-02-24

Greece started off their 2025 EuroBasket Qualifiers campaign with a victory over the Czech Republic in the packed Peace and Friendship Stadium. On Saturday, the players returned to practice mode ahead of the trip to The Hague for Monday's match against the Netherlands.
Zaccharie Risacher, projected 1st overall pick, out with a concussion

2024-02-24

The French national team relatively easily beat Croatia in the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Friday. However, Zaccharie Risacher managed to play for only four minutes.
Vassilis Spanoulis looks back on Greek NT debut, explains philosophy

2024-02-24

After an illustrious career as a player, Vassilis Spanoulis made his debut as the head coach of the Greek national team on Friday. With Spanoulis under the helm, Greece relatively comfortably beat Czechia, 72-64. After the victory, the former EuroLeague great was thankful to his players and the coaching staff.
Svetislav Pesic responds to rumors he will coach Dubai's new team

2024-02-24

With a team from Dubai seemingly on the verge of entering the EuroLeague system, rumors started spreading about who would coach the newly formed squad. The Serbian national team's head coach, Svetislav Pesic, was named as one of the candidates. The veteran coach addressed the matter after the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers matchup against Finland on Friday.
Vassilis Spanoulis makes victorious Greek NT debut vs. Czech Republic

2024-02-23

Vassilis Spanoulis, the newly appointed head coach of the Greek national team, introduced himself to local fans with a successful start, securing a 72-64 victory over the Czech Republic in the first game of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Friday night. Having officially taken over from Dimitris Itoudis last October, Spanoulis signed a two-year deal. 
Pozzecco calls Nicolo Melli 'one of the best players in the world'

2024-02-23

Italy downed Turkey 87-80 in their 2025 EuroBasket Qualifiers opener in a game held in Pesaro in front of 8,800 spectators at the Vitrifrigo Arena. The Azzurri's top scorer was Nicolo Melli with 17 points, while Marco Spissu (12), Stefano Tonut (12), Pippo Ricci (11) and Nico Mannion (10) also scored in double figures. 
Ricky Rubio shares thrilling sensation of his comeback to basketball

2024-02-23

Ricky Rubio has returned to a basketball court 10 months after his last apperance. The Catalan player, who recently joined FC Barcelona, was part of the starting five that Sergio Scariolo lined up Thursday at the beginning of the Spanish national team's journey towards Eurobasket 2025.
Ricky Rubio returns to basketball

2024-02-22

Ricky Rubio returned to playing basketball again, as he made his return against Latvia in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers in a 75-79 loss at home. In his first official game in almost 1 year, Rubio recorded 11 points, 1 rebound, and 5 assists versus Latvia. The Spaniard was on the starting five and drew a huge round of applause from the crowds in Zaragoza, Spain, before the game even began.
Joel Parra suffers injury

2024-02-22

Joel Parra, who plays for the Spanish national team, suffered an injury in the first FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers game against Latvia. The Spaniard twisted his ankle and fell to the floor in pain after colluding with Marcis Steinbergs with 5 minutes and 31 seconds remaining in the first quarter. He was escorted to the locker room and has not checked into the game since then.
FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers: Countries with most EuroLeague players

2024-02-21

The first window of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers is set to kick off this week, showcasing an unprecedented participation of EuroLeague players. Among the 32 national teams competing for a spot in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, 22 of them boast at least one EuroLeague player, according to the latest information as of Wednesday.
Ricky Rubio admits he feels like a rookie again ahead of his return

2024-02-21

Ricky Rubio is about to make his return to the basketball court after dealing with mental health issues since last summer. The comeback is set to be in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers game in Zaragoza on Thursday, where Spain will face off against Latvia. Expressing a mix of excitement and nerves, Rubio likened the feeling to that of a rookie. 
Garbajosa shares emotional reaction to Ricky Rubio's return: 'We cried together'

2024-02-20

The upcoming EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers will be special for FIBA Europe president Jorge Garbajosa for at least two reasons. First, it will be his first EuroBasket qualifiers window. Secondly, and more importantly, he will witness his great friend's return to the court.
Ergin Ataman on Qualifiers system: 'It needs overhaul'

2024-02-20

Turkish national team head coach Ergin Ataman is not a fan of the current EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers system and is asking for changes. In the upcoming Qualifiers window, Turkey will be missing four NBA players: Alperen Sengun, Cedi Osman, Omer Yurtseven, and Onuralp Bitim.
Jan Vesely to miss FIBA window

2024-02-20

The Czech Republic will begin its EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers campaign without one of its biggest stars, Jan Vesely. FC Barcelona center will miss both games against Greece and Great Britain due to minor injuries.
10 EuroLeague players on Serbia's roster for EuroBasket Qualifiers

2024-02-19

The Serbian Basketball Federation has revealed the 15-man roster selected by head coach Svetislav Pesic to kick off the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. Among the chosen players, 10 come from the EuroLeague, with four representing Partizan and two from Crvena Zvezda.
Dovydas Giedraitis out indefinitely

2024-02-19

Zalgiris Kaunas has suffered a blow to its guard rotation, as Dovydas Giedraitis is slated to be out indefinitely after suffering an injury in the King Mindaugas Cup semifinal game against BC Siauliai. According to an announcement by Zalgiris, Giedraitis has a torn thigh muscle and will not be able to play on the courts for an undefined amount of time.
Sergio Scariolo reveals insights into Ricky Rubio's comeback

2024-02-13

Spanish national team head coach Sergio Scariolo shared insights about Ricky Rubio's return to the team after his mental health break.
Ricky Rubio on Spanish national team roster for EuroBasket Qualifiers

2024-02-13

After months of battling with psychological issues, Ricky Rubio is set to return to the basketball court one step at a time. Following several weeks of practices with FC Barcelona, Rubio has been included in the Spanish national team's list for the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers window in February.
Greek national team roster for Qualifiers window announced, no Sloukas

2024-02-13

The Greek national team's head coach, Vassilis Spanoulis, presented a list of 16 players that will represent the nation in the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers window in February. The roster is highlighted by 12 EuroLeague players, mostly from Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Panathinaikos Piraeus.
Naz Mitrou-Long to debut with Greek NT in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers

2024-02-12

Olympiacos Piraeus guard Naz Mitrou-Long has confirmed his inclusion in Greece's preliminary squad for the FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers 2025. "I have talked with the people in the federation, and I will be in attendance on the 19th over there with the guys," he told Achilleas Mavrodontis of Sportal.gr.
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