With EuroBasket 2025 tipping off, this is your one-stop destination for in-depth previews of all 24 national teams heading into Europe’s premier basketball tournament. Whether you’re tracking MVP candidates, X’s-and-O’s brilliance, or just figuring out who might crash the medal party, our Power Rankings and team-by-team breakdowns will keep you ahead of the curve.

Germany: Reloading in Group B with NBA Talent and Experience

Germany’s 4–2 qualifying run was solid but hardly the full story. They swept Montenegro, split games with Bulgaria and Sweden — including a dominant 19-point win over Sweden at home — showing they can adjust and respond under pressure.

Best Players: David Krämer was Germany’s steadiest presence during the qualifiers, delivering efficient scoring across all six games. But the real firepower arrives with the NBA reinforcements: Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, and Tristan da Silva headline a dynamic core. Isaiah Hartenstein will miss the tournament due to rehab, but if the rest stay healthy, this is one of the most talent-rich groups in the field.

Strengths: Schröder and Wagner provide clear leadership in the backcourt and wing, while Krämer and Andreas Obst offer elite off-ball shooting and movement. The big men are versatile, able to make plays in the post or stretch the floor. Germany’s defined roles and experience from recent international play give them a strong foundation.

Weaknesses: Schröder’s aggressive style can lead to turnovers and forced offense, sometimes settling for tough isolation plays or contested threes. Wagner’s outside shooting remains a question after shooting 20% from deep at the last Olympics. If that doesn’t improve, opponents can clog driving lanes.

Bottom Line: Germany arrives in Group B with championship aspirations. If their stars stay healthy and Schröder cleans up his decision-making, they’ll be a major threat. Their blend of experience, NBA talent and clear roles makes them one of the favorites.

Expectation: Legit Title Contenders

One of Europe’s elite teams looking to make a serious run at EuroBasket 2025.

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.

With EuroBasket 2025 tipping off, this is your one-stop destination for in-depth previews of all 24 national teams heading into Europe’s premier basketball tournament. Whether you’re tracking MVP candidates, X’s-and-O’s brilliance, or just figuring out who might crash the medal party, our Power Rankings and team-by-team breakdowns will keep you ahead of the curve.

Great Britain: A Team of Grit, Size and Searching for Identity

Group B – EuroBasket 2025 Preview

Great Britain heads into EuroBasket 2025 with a roster that has shown flashes of promise but still lacks a clear, consistent identity. Their 4–2 qualifying record included some eye-catching wins but also moments of defensive confusion. The question is whether they can build enough cohesion to challenge the continent’s heavyweights.

Great Britain: Depth and Size Without a Dominant Big

Best Players: Great Britain doesn’t have a single go-to star, but several players took turns leading the way during qualifiers. Gabe Olaseni anchored the interior while Quinn Ellis emerged as a dynamic backcourt threat. OG Anunoby remains eligible but is still a question mark for FIBA play and Brooklyn Nets forward Tosan Evboumwan could give them a much-needed physical boost inside if available.

Strengths: Great Britain’s roster boasts size and length at nearly every position, which allows them to compete physically. They’re disciplined in shot selection, consistently hunting the best look. Their three-point shooting is solid, even if it comes on low volume, adding an important dimension to their offense.

Weaknesses: When Ellis isn’t on the floor, the team struggles for clarity and rhythm. They lack a dominant interior presence, a vulnerability that could be exposed against physical teams like Lithuania, Germany, or Montenegro. Despite their energy, defensive rotations are often sloppy, leading to costly mistakes.

Bottom Line: Great Britain is a scrappy, sizable group that can hang with most teams for stretches. But unless they tighten up defensively and develop a clearer identity on offense, deep runs will remain elusive in a loaded Group B.

Expectation: Middle Tier team

Size and effort are there, but consistency and direction are still a work in progress.

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.