On August 26th, the 2025 European Basketball Championship will kick off this week and run until September 14th, with the final taking place in Riga, Latvia. Twenty-four teams will be divided into four groups, with the top four advancing to the round of 16, after which they will face a single-elimination tournament. While no Olympic berth is at stake, the championship and the battle for European supremacy make the tournament highly anticipated.

Serbia, led by NBA players like Jokic, Bogdanovic, Jovic, and Topic , is the top gold medal favorite in Group A. Latvia has Kristaps Porzingis at the helm, while the Czech Republic is weakened by the absence of Satoransky. Turkey is counting on Shin Jing to reach the quarterfinals, while Estonia and Portugal are aiming for a single victory.

In Group B, Germany, led by the Wagner brothers and Schröder, is a formidable team. Lithuania has Valanciunas, and Montenegro relies on Vucevic, both of whom have the potential to advance. Finland relies on Markkanen's consistent performance, while England and Sweden have relatively limited competitiveness.

While Spain in Group C may not have the Gasol brothers, they still can't be ignored, led by Aldama and Hernangomez. Greece's ability to rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo to carry the team will be a key focus. Italy is generally well-balanced, while Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina each have NBA big men, and Cyprus is striving for a breakthrough to win.

While France in Group D is missing Wimbaya and Gobert, young players like Koulibaly and Sarr are full of energy. Slovenia, led by Dončić, is aiming for at least the quarterfinals. Poland will be significantly impacted by the absence of Sohan, while Israel has Avdija to support them. Belgium and Iceland's overall competitiveness is limited.