Lauri Markkanen has been the driving force behind Finland's historic first trip to the semifinals at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, but he has a running mate in the frontcourt who is making a name for himself.
Here are five players who had standout performances in these important must-win games.
The first four games of the Round of 16 knockout phase at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 are in the books, and there were several standout performances.
One of the best matchups in recent EuroBasket history took place on Wednesday, as Alperen Sengun and Türkiye got the best of Nikola Jokic and Serbia.
The Chicago Bulls star center may be turning 35 soon, but he's still playing at a high level and impacting the game in multiple ways.
Newly acquired Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio recorded the most points ever in a game for Italy at a FIBA EuroBasket with the 39 points he scored against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado had to be stretchered off the court while playing for Puerto Rico at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025.
The result is significant because after two games in Group A, Uruguay and USA sit in second and third place, respectively, at 1-1.
USA Basketball revealed on Friday who will be suiting up for them for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup in Managua, Nicaragua.
The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard David Jones-Garcia to a two-way contract after his recent impressive performance at the NBA Summer League, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Washington Wizards announced their roster for the upcoming Summer League, a roster that's filled with recent high draft picks. The roster features seven first-round picks from the last two NBA Drafts, including the following players: 2024: Alex Sarr (No.
The USA women's basketball team suffered a shocking upset in the Quarterfinals at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup.
The San Antonio Spurs have shown interest in one of Victor Wembanyama's countrymen.
He is the first player of the team's championship core to be traded, and he may not be the last one.
Pascal Siakam has been a main contributor and one of the driving forces for the Indiana Pacers during their NBA Finals run.
Top international prospect Dame Sarr has committed to Duke, where he will join an already loaded recruiting class.
The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have strong interest in a European-based guard who has history with new head coach Tuomas Iisalo.
Jamaica is currently ranked 107th in the FIBA World Rankings and has never qualified for the Olympics or the FIBA World Cup.