Historic Run Ends in Close Defeat
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Turkey’s remarkable journey to the EuroBasket 2025 final ended with an 88-83 loss to defending World Cup champion Germany. Despite the defeat, the national team earned silver, their second-ever medal in the tournament’s history.
This marked Turkey’s first EuroBasket final in 24 years, matching their silver performance from 2001 when the country hosted the competition. For a program that had not reached the semifinals since that memorable year, the result was seen as a powerful return to Europe’s basketball elite.
Silver Medal Caps a Memorable Campaign
Throughout the tournament, Shane Larkin and Alperen Şengün proved vital. Larkin’s leadership and Şengün’s dominance in the paint anchored Turkey’s perfect 8-0 run leading into the final.
The semifinal against Greece was especially impressive, with Ercan Osmani scoring 28 points and Cedi Osman adding 17 in a commanding 94-68 victory. That display highlighted the offensive depth and resilience that fueled Turkey’s surge to the championship stage.
Germany Completes Perfect Title Run
Germany, led by Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner, proved too strong in the gold medal clash. Wagner’s clutch shooting and Schröder’s consistent play guided the Germans to a flawless record, making them only the second team in the last nine EuroBasket tournaments to go undefeated, alongside Slovenia’s 2017 squad.
This gold was Germany’s second EuroBasket title, following their 1993 triumph. Coupled with the 2023 World Cup championship, it cemented their place as Europe’s new basketball powerhouse.
A Rivalry Renewed
The matchup carried echoes of their August clash at the DBB Supercup, where Germany narrowly defeated Turkey 73-71. Both teams entered the final unbeaten, underscoring their dominance throughout the competition.
While Turkey fell just short of gold, the silver medal reflects the team’s progress, resilience, and promise for future tournaments. Their performance has reignited excitement among fans and restored belief in Turkey’s place on Europe’s basketball stage.
Earlier on Sunday, Greece defeated Finland to secure the bronze medal.
