Germany’s run at EuroBasket 2025 has been nothing short of spectacular. After navigating the group phase and knockout rounds with a perfect 7-0 record, the Germans have looked like a well-oiled machine, blending NBA-level talent with relentless execution. Franz Wagner has been one of the centerpieces of this success . With his blend of size, versatility, and efficiency, he has emerged as not only a scoring option but also a two-way force whose fingerprints are all over Germany’s undefeated march.
Standing opposite him in the semifinals will be Finland, a team carried by Lauri Markkanen’s relentless scoring and rebounding. For Wagner, this matchup is more than a semifinal; it is an opportunity to validate his evolution into a European superstar. Finland, with its 5-2 record and the t