The countdown to EuroBasket 2025 has begun. Portugal is set to take the court in Group A, alongside Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, Serbia, and the Czech Republic.
Upcoming Matches
The journey starts on August 27 with a game against the Czech Republic, followed by a showdown with Serbia on August 29. Serbia boasts an impressive roster, featuring Nikola Jokic, the current NBA MVP and one of the best players in the world.
Next, Portugal faces Turkey on August 30, with the talented Alperen Şengün leading the Turkish team.
Then, it’s a match against Latvia on September 1, and finally, Estonia on September 3.
Key Opposition
Serbia, in particular, will be a tough opponent. As the bronze medalist in the Olympics and runner-up to the US in the semifinals, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Nikola Jokic, their star player, has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player multiple times.
The Groups
Here’s a rundown of the groups for EuroBasket 2025:
- Group A: Portugal, Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, Serbia, Czech Republic
- Group B: Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden, Montenegro
- Group C: Cyprus, Italy, Georgia, Spain, Greece, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Group D: Iceland, France, Slovenia, Poland, Belgium, Israel
Portugal’s History in EuroBasket
Portugal made its EuroBasket debut in 1951, finishing 15th. Since then, the team has participated sporadically, with their most recent appearance in 2011, where they finished 21st out of 24 teams. This year, they’re looking to make a stronger impression.