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The 2025 EuroBasket tournament is in the books, with Germany cementing itself as the continent’s premier team this half-decade with an undefeated run to the title. Led by Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner and Sacramento Kings point guard Dennis Schröder, Germany won a thrilling 88-83 final over Alperen Sengun’s Turkey to add a EuroBasket crown to its 2023 FIBA World Cup championship.
Outside of the Germans’ consistency, this tournament was defined by its superstars. Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant in leading Greece to a third-place finish, its best since 2009. Luka Dončić carried an overmatched Slovenia team to the quarterfin