EuroBasket 2025, the prestigious quadrennial tournament determining Europe`s basketball champion, is set to commence on Wednesday, concluding on September 14. Hosted across Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia, this edition will gather 24 national teams, showcasing a roster rich with numerous NBA talents.
This tournament serves as a premier stage for Europe`s finest basketball players, many of whom are already prominent figures in the NBA. As the influx of international talent into the NBA continues to rise annually, EuroBasket rosters increasingly feature some of the league`s top stars. This year promises an exciting display of elite players proudly representing their home nations.
While superstar names like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Nikola Jokić are confirmed to participate, a substantial number of other NBA players will also grace the courts, vying for the European championship title. Notably, French prodigy Victor Wembanyama will be absent, as he continues his recovery from deep vein thrombosis that prematurely ended his recent NBA season. Nevertheless, France boasts the largest contingent of NBA talent participating in the tournament.
Before the action begins, here’s an overview of the NBA players expected to compete in EuroBasket 2025:
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Jusuf Nurkić, Utah Jazz
Finland
- Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz
France
- Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards
- Zaccharie Risacher, Atlanta Hawks
- Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards
- Guerschon Yabusele, New York Knicks
Germany
- Tristan Da Silva, Orlando Magic
- Dennis Schroder, Sacramento Kings
- Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
Greece
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Israel
- Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
Italy
- Donte DiVincenzo, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Simone Fontecchio, Miami Heat
Latvia
- Kristaps Porziņģis, Atlanta Hawks
Lithuania
- Jonas Valančiūnas, Denver Nuggets
Montenegro
- Nikola Vučević, Chicago Bulls
Portugal
- Neemias Queta, Boston Celtics
Slovenia
- Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers
Spain
- Santi Aldama, Memphis Grizzlies
Sweden
- Bobi Klintman, Detroit Pistons
- Pelle Larsson, Miami Heat
Türkiye
- Adem Bona, Philadelphia 76ers
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
