World Cup Preparations: First Exclamation from Basketball Players
The German men's basketball team began their preparations for EuroBasket 2025 with a strong showing in a test match against Slovenia, securing a victory with a score of 103:89.
Head coach Mumbru had all twelve players at his disposal, including Christian Anderson in his international debut. Anderson made an impressive impact, showcasing his power with a dynamic dunk in his first game.
NBA pros Franz Wagner and David Kramer led the scoring for Germany, each netting 18 points. Luka Doncic, Slovenia's star player, managed 19 points, but it wasn't enough to match the German team's collective brilliance.
Germany started strongly, leading narrowly after the first quarter (29:26). In the second quarter, they extended their lead to ten points (49:39). The team continued to pull away in the second half, despite facing foul trouble. Wagner picked up his fifth foul midway through the third quarter, but the strain was not noticeable in the team's performance during the match.
The European Championship, hosted by Finland and Latvia, will take place from 27 August to 14 September. Germany is placed in Group B alongside Lithuania, Montenegro, Finland (host), Great Britain, and Sweden. They are considered favorites to top the group, reflecting high ambitions for medal contention in the tournament.
Germany's squad is noted to be "marred with NBA talent," indicating several high-level professional players will feature. Although the complete 2025 roster is not fully detailed, Germany’s recent performance, including a bronze medal at EuroBasket 2022 and a history of success with a gold in 1993 and silver in 2005, suggests a team ready to compete at the highest level.
However, injury updates for the EuroBasket 2025 roster are not disclosed in the available sources, leaving the specifics of Germany's lineup for the tournament uncertain. Nevertheless, the team's strong showing in the test match against Slovenia bodes well for their prospects in the upcoming European Championship.
The second duel between Germany and Slovenia is scheduled for Sunday at 5:15 PM, to be broadcast on MagentaSport. Germany will face Montenegro in their opening match at the EM on 27 August in Tampere, Finland.
NBA pros Franz Wagner and David Kramer, members of Germany's basketball team, demonstrated their skills in a test match against Slovenia, preparing for EuroBasket 2025. With the team's strong performance, they are poised to compete at the highest level in sports, including basketball and the NBA.
