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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Firepower, Frontcourt and Flaws

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Bosnia and Herzegovina arrives at EuroBasket 2025 with their usual promise: a dynamic offense, physicality inside and just enough unpredictability to ruin someone’s knockout bracket. They’re not among the tournament’s elites, but with a motivated roster and two high-level NBA bigs potentially joining, they could be more than just dangerous.

Best Players: Dzanan Musa is the engine. The Euroleague star is the team primary creator, scorer and heartbeat, but he’s not alone. Aleksandar Lazić and Kenan Kamenjaš were efficient, double-digit scorers during the qualifiers, playing off Musa’s gravity and showing real toughness. If Luka Garza and Jusuf Nurkić suit up — and the latter seems increasingly likely — the team instantly becomes one of the most physical in the paint.

Path: They went 3–3 in a tricky group. They lost both games to France, one at the buzzer, but crushed Cyprus and split with Croatia. Most telling was their win over Croatia in the final game — a physical battle they took over late, suggesting they’re a team that knows how to impose their will when it matters.

Strengths: They play an unselfish, high-IQ brand of offense. While Musa is clearly the go-to guy, the ball moves well and they’re not overly reliant on isolation. On the glass, they’re relentless — and if Nurkić and Garza both join, they’ll be among the tournament’s best rebounding teams. Their frontcourt size and physicality will give teams problems, especially in slower, half-court games.

Weaknesses: Their weaknesses are familiar: they shot just 34% from three during qualifiers, which on its own isn’t a massive issue, but it came on extremely low volume. Without reliable perimeter threats, opposing defenses can sag into the paint, making life difficult for their creators. Defensively, their bigs are slow-footed and vulnerable in space—switches, hedges, and blitzes often lead to breakdowns. Inconsistencies in defensive discipline and communication also remain a concern.

Bottom Line: This roster has a real chance to punch above their seeding — especially if Nurkić joins the roster. Musa is a proven star and their core has chemistry. But without more consistent shooting and better defensive structure, they may find themselves stuck in the middle tier. Still, no team in Group C will enjoy facing them.

Expectation: Big, Bold and Bruising (but still flawed)

Not quite a dark horse — yet. With Nurkić and Garza in, they might be knocking on the door.

This article was co-written by the hosts of the European Hoops podcast, Tiago Cordeiro and André Lemos. Subscribe to the podcast and follow European Hoops on Twitter: @EthosEuroleague.