Turkey climbs 15 positions to earn the 12th spot in the FIBA ranking following their success at EuroBasket, securing the silver medal.
Turkey Shines at EuroBasket 2025, Climbs FIBA World Rankings
Turkey has made a significant impact in the international basketball scene, climbing 15 spots in the latest FIBA world rankings. After a historic and impressive performance at EuroBasket 2025, the Turkish national basketball team is now ranked 12th in the world.
The team's silver medal run at the tournament was a testament to their hard work and dedication. This is the second time the Turkish team has reached the EuroBasket final, a feat that has not been achieved lightly.
The team's performance at EuroBasket 2025 was nothing short of historic. They surpassed basketball powerhouses such as Greece, Slovenia, and Italy, demonstrating their growing strength in the sport. The Turkish national basketball team delivered one of the best performances in its history, closing out the tournament with a silver medal.
The victory significantly raised Turkey's international standing based on points earned from the tournament performance. As a result, Turkey improved its FIBA world ranking from 27th to 12th. The current top four in the FIBA world ranking are not explicitly listed in the provided results, but it is clear that Turkey has made a significant leap forward.
The EuroBasket 2025 tournament concluded with Germany defeating Turkey in the final. However, the silver medal run has not diminished the team's achievement. On the contrary, it has solidified their position as a formidable force in international basketball.
Finland, ranked seventeenth in the FIBA world rankings, and Georgia, ranked twentieth, also had impressive showings at EuroBasket 2025. Montenegro, ranked eighteenth, and Puerto Rico, ranked sixteenth, also demonstrated their potential as rising basketball powers.
Canada, ranked fifth, and Australia, ranked sixth, continued their dominance in the sport, while Brazil, ranked tenth, and Argentina, ranked eighth, also put up a strong fight. Spain, ranked seventh, and Lithuania, ranked ninth, also had respectable performances at the tournament. France, ranked fourth, and Serbia, who dropped from second to third place, also had their moments of brilliance.
The U.S. remains in first place in the FIBA world rankings, a testament to their consistent dominance in the sport. Germany has moved up to second place, a significant improvement from their previous ranking.
In conclusion, EuroBasket 2025 was a tournament that showcased the growing strength of international basketball. Turkey's silver medal run and significant leap forward in the FIBA world rankings was a highlight of the tournament. The team's historic performance has solidified their position as a formidable force in the sport, and their future looks bright.
