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Two Bulgaria stars out for do-or-die game vs. Germany

2025-02-21

After a huge overtime victory against Sweden on Thursday night, Bulgaria faces a critical challenge in their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers and will have to compete without two of their star players in the last game.
Sasha Vezenkov posts 40-point, 18-rebound performance in must-win game

2025-02-20

Olympiacos Piraeus power forward Sasha Vezenkov put on an incredible performance in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Thursday night, doing everything he could to save Bulgaria from elimination. In an 81-77 overtime victory against Sweden, Vezenkov scored 40 points, shooting 7 of 11 on two-pointers, 6 of 14 on three-pointers, and a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Best teams in danger of missing FIBA EuroBasket 2025

2024-11-26

The first set of tickets to FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has been secured, with Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkiye all confirmed to join the tournament co-hosts Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland in the Final Round next summer.
Sasha Vezenkov addresses NBA opportunity, Barca stint, future with Bulgaria

2023-04-15

One of the candidates for the EuroLeague MVP award, Sasha Vezenkov, spoke to Sport Klub about the season with Olympiacos Piraeus. Vezenkov explained why the Greek team is playing well this season and also referred to their participation in the EuroBasket with the Bulgarian national team and the three seasons he spent at FC Barcelona (2015-18).
Sasha Vezenkov calls out FIBA on officiating issues

2023-02-27

Sasha Vezenkov did his best to secure a spot for Bulgaria in the Third Round of EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers but was bitter about officiating in the game against Portugal. For Bulgaria to go through, they had to beat Portugal by at least 11 points. However, Bulgaria won only by 8 and was left out of Third Round.
Belgium goes to the playoffs, keeps Georgia's hopes alive

2022-09-07

Belgium (3-2) overcame Sasha Vezenkov's 26-point effort and beat Bulgaria (1-4) 89-80 (20-19, 21-11, 25-30, 23-20) to advance to the EuroBasket 2022 playoffs. Belgium held a slight lead throughout the entirety of the second half. However, Bulgaria seemed to always be within reach.
Georgian federation invites fans to support Belgium against Bulgaria for free

2022-09-07

Georgian Basketball Federation posted an official message on social networks urging to support the Belgian national team in Wednesday's game against Bulgaria, as Belgium's win would keep Georgians' chances to advance from Group A alive. Full Georgian Basketball Federation's message on social networks:
Two Bulgaria stars out for do-or-die game vs. Germany

2025-02-21

After a huge overtime victory against Sweden on Thursday night, Bulgaria faces a critical challenge in their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers and will have to compete without two of their star players in the last game.
Sasha Vezenkov posts 40-point, 18-rebound performance in must-win game

2025-02-20

Olympiacos Piraeus power forward Sasha Vezenkov put on an incredible performance in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Thursday night, doing everything he could to save Bulgaria from elimination. In an 81-77 overtime victory against Sweden, Vezenkov scored 40 points, shooting 7 of 11 on two-pointers, 6 of 14 on three-pointers, and a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Best teams in danger of missing FIBA EuroBasket 2025

2024-11-26

The first set of tickets to FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has been secured, with Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkiye all confirmed to join the tournament co-hosts Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland in the Final Round next summer.
Sasha Vezenkov addresses NBA opportunity, Barca stint, future with Bulgaria

2023-04-15

One of the candidates for the EuroLeague MVP award, Sasha Vezenkov, spoke to Sport Klub about the season with Olympiacos Piraeus. Vezenkov explained why the Greek team is playing well this season and also referred to their participation in the EuroBasket with the Bulgarian national team and the three seasons he spent at FC Barcelona (2015-18).
Sasha Vezenkov calls out FIBA on officiating issues

2023-02-27

Sasha Vezenkov did his best to secure a spot for Bulgaria in the Third Round of EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers but was bitter about officiating in the game against Portugal. For Bulgaria to go through, they had to beat Portugal by at least 11 points. However, Bulgaria won only by 8 and was left out of Third Round.
Belgium goes to the playoffs, keeps Georgia's hopes alive

2022-09-07

Belgium (3-2) overcame Sasha Vezenkov's 26-point effort and beat Bulgaria (1-4) 89-80 (20-19, 21-11, 25-30, 23-20) to advance to the EuroBasket 2022 playoffs. Belgium held a slight lead throughout the entirety of the second half. However, Bulgaria seemed to always be within reach.
Georgian federation invites fans to support Belgium against Bulgaria for free

2022-09-07

Georgian Basketball Federation posted an official message on social networks urging to support the Belgian national team in Wednesday's game against Bulgaria, as Belgium's win would keep Georgians' chances to advance from Group A alive. Full Georgian Basketball Federation's message on social networks:
After an underwhelming start, Tbilisi prepares for a dazzling finish

2022-09-07

Poor attendance, mediocre organization, and incidents on and off the court. It's fair to say that EuroBasket 2022 for Tbilisi didn't go as smoothly as everyone wanted. Nevertheless, as Turkey's head coach Ergin Ataman said, everyone came here for basketball. And on the last day of Group A, Tbilisi might have a turn of events like none of the other groups.
Vezenkov and Bost combine for 61 points to gain Bulgaria its first win

2022-09-06

Dee Bost and Sasha Vezenkov dominated against Georgia (1-3) as Bulgaria (1-3) captured its first win in EuroBasket 2022 92-80 (14-18, 25-20, 27-19, 26-23) to take control of their fate in the tournament.
Sasha Vezenkov's 26-point effort not enough to take down Montenegro

2022-09-04

Sasha Vezenkov went off for 26 points, 17 of which were in the first half, but it was not enough to overcome Montenegro which captured its second win with a 91-81 (21-21, 24-25, 22-12, 23-24) victory in Group A.
Cedi Osman drops 25 points to gift Turkey a win against Vezenkov's Bulgaria

2022-09-03

Turkey (2-0) holds a perfect record with two victories after the latest win over Bulgaria (0-2), 101-87 (31-29, 19-23, 25-19, 26-16). After the close first half with 7 lead changes and 12 times the result being tied, Cedi Osman-led Turkey kicked into the higher gear in the third quarter and created a substantial 7-point advantage (73-66).
Rudy Fernandez turns back the clock as Spain blows out Bulgaria

2022-09-01

The Spanish national team dominated both in the backcourt and in the paint and notched itself an easy win over Bulgaria 114-87 (28-17, 29-18, 32-31, 25-21) in the opening match of EuroBasket 2022. Spain immediately started the game on a better note. Although the Bulgarians even led at first (9-8), Spain then went on a 12-0 run (20-9) and never looked back.
Depleted Bulgaria become an easy prey for Croatia's full roster

2022-08-13

Bulgaria NT suffered a second consecutive heavy defeat at the friendly tournament in Pardubice, falling to Croatia 68-98 on Saturday afternoon. The Croatians had a full squad with their stars - Bojan Bogdanovic, Dominik Mavra, Mario Hezonja and Ivica Zubac, while the Bulgarian side -for various reasons- could not count on Sasha Vezenkov, Dee Bost, Yordan Minchev and Konstantin Kostadinov.
What friendly games Turkey, Group A teams will play before EuroBasket?

2022-08-07

With less than one month left before the EuroBasket 2022, the new Tbilisi arena is ready to welcome its first big sporting event. Georgia will host the Group A of the tournament, which features Montenegro, Georgia, Spain, Bulgaria, Belgium, and Turkey.
Second-round field for the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers is set

2022-07-07

The Second Round field for the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers has been finalized upon the completion of the First Round and the conclusion of the preliminary stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers.

Dzanan Musa's game winner lifts Bosnia over Bulgaria to next group stage

2022-07-04

In the group F of FIBA 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, Bosnia and Herzegovina (3-3) advanced to the next group stage by defeating and eliminating Bulgaria (1-5) 76-73 (19-18, 21-18, 16-26, 18-11). 

Lithuania overcomes one-man show by Vezenkov to continue its perfect streak

2022-07-01

Lithuania (5-0) extended their perfect run in Group F of the World Cup European Qualifiers despite the monster game by Sasha Vezenkov.

Sasha Vezenkov is ready to help the Bulgarian national team

2022-06-28

The biggest star of Bulgarian basketball Sasha Vezenkov will be available for the national team, according to Sportal.bg.

Dee Bost addresses his future with Galatasaray and Bulgarian national team

2022-06-17

One season proved to be more than enough for Dee Bost to capture the hearts and minds of Galatasaray NEF Istanbul fans. 

Victorious Maksvytis debut: Lithuania takes care of business against Bulgaria (1)

2021-11-26

Kazys Maksvytis made a successful debut at the helm of the Lithuania national team. Lithuania (1-0) eased past Bulgaria (0-1) 89-69 (22-11, 20-20, 27-16, 20-22) at home in the Group F of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. Lithuania was trailing by 7 points (4-11) at the mid-first quarter but then, the Baltic country went on a massive 25-0 push which lasted until the start of the second ...
Seasons:   23/24 | 21/22 | 19/20 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 13/14 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 08/09 | 04/05


FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC Q 4 46.3%
63/136
34%
48/141
58.3%
28/48
38.5
24.8/13.8
16.3 7.3 13.3 2.3 - 20.5 - 74.5
EuroBasket 5 54.5%
85/156
35.8%
67/187
78.9%
56/71
33.6
21.4/12.2
21.6 4.4 10.8 1 - 19.8 - 85.4


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket Q 1 0% 0% 0% 0
0/0
0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 5 46.7%
92/197
28.6%
30/105
69.1%
65/94
34.6
21.2/13.4
10.6 5.4 16.6 1 - 20.8 - 67.8


2008/2009

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 3 45.2%
66/146
23.6%
17/72
68.2%
30/44
38.3
20.7/17.7
11.7 6.7 13 2.3 - 20.7 - 71


2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 3 53%
61/115
39%
30/77
67.8%
40/59
25.7
13.3/9.3
10.3 10.7 18 2 - 26.7 - 84
Records
Seasons:   All | 23/24 | 21/22 | 19/20 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 13/14 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 08/09 | 04/05

FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2019-2020 0
Points 2019-2020 0
Rebounds 2019-2020 0
Assists 2019-2020 0
Steals 2019-2020 0
Blocks 2019-2020 0
2-pointers made 2019-2020 0
3-pointers made 2019-2020 0
Free throws made 2019-2020 0
Schedule
Seasons:   2024 | 2022 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2014 | 2012 | 2011 | 2009 | 2005


FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers
2024-02-22 Sweden Bulgaria 84-70
2024-02-25 Bulgaria Germany 67-62
2024-11-22 Montenegro Bulgaria 85-62
2024-11-25 Bulgaria Montenegro 86-90
2025-02-20 Bulgaria Sweden 81-77
2025-02-23 Germany Bulgaria 94-85