Dennis Schroder and Germany look to join Spain, Yugoslavia, and the Soviet Union as the only teams to hold the EuroBasket and FIBA World Championship at the same time.
Germany looks to cap its golden era with another major title when it takes on Turkiye in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Finals on Monday (PH time).
The reigning world champions advanced with a 98-86 victory over Finland in the semifinals, seizing control late in the first quarter and never looking back.
Star guard Dennis Schroder paced the Germans with 26 points and 12 assists, while Franz Wagner added 22 in a commanding all-around performance.
Germany now stands one win away from its first EuroBasket crown since 1993.
A championship would also place the squad in elite company, joining Spain, Yugoslavia, and the Soviet Union as the only teams to hold the EuroBasket and FIBA World Cup titles at the same time.
This current run is the culmination of a historic stretch for the program.
After securing bronze in the 2022 EuroBasket, Germany went on to claim its first FIBA World Cup in 2023 and followed it up with a semifinal appearance at the Paris Olympics — its best finish in Olympic history.
With Schroder’s leadership, Wagner’s versatility, and a deep supporting cast, Germany now seeks to add another jewel to its remarkable run.
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