The Spanish basketball team arrives at the Eurobasket 2025 in a stage full of contrasts. On the one hand, it keeps intact the competitive gene that has made it a reference for European basketball For almost two decades. On the other, the injuries and absences mark a call who has forced Sergio Scariolo, in his last tournament at the head of the team, to accelerate the generational relief.
Three years after proclaiming European champion in Berlin, Spain will defend its title in Limassol (Cyprus)framed in group C next to Greece, Italy, Bosnia, Georgia and the hosts chipriotas. It will be a major test for a team that, with a average age of 26 yearsis presented as the youngest in almost 20 years.
The debut will come Thursday, August 28 against Georgia (14:00 hours), before being measured successively to Bosnia (Saturday 30, 8:30 p.m.), Cyprus (Sunday 31, 17:15), Italy (Tuesday 2, 8:30 p.m.) and Greece (Thursday 4, 8:30 p.m.).
The final list
The 12 confirmed names reflect the commitment to the future. Bases of just 19 years like Sergio de Larreaexteriors in consolidation phase such as Josep Puerto and Santi Yustaor debutants in large appointments such as Yankuba Simaare part of a block where experience falls on figures such as Hernangómez Brothers, Darío Brizuela and NBA Santi Aldama.
Willy Hernangómez, Captain and MVP of the Eurobasket 2022, will be the great interior reference, while his brother Juancho brings the balance between rebound, defense and external threat. Next to him, Aldama is called to lead the attack, Although your physical condition generates doubts.
A medical part that complicates the panorama
Initial optimism has been beaten by a series of injuries that have left the selection in a picture in full preparation. Alberto DíazTeam defensive brain, has been left out due to physical problems, while Alberto Abalde is discarded by muscle breakage.
The end of an era
This championship will also be the Sergio Scariolo cycle closure On the bench, a key figure in the golden age of Spanish basketball. The technician has recognized that there is no pressure to “defend the title”, but the ambition to compete until the end. “This team starts from zero, like everyone else, but has a competitive gene that is never lost“He said.
The road will not be simple: Spain shares a group with powers such as Greece and Italy and arrives with physical doubts in its template. However, the team has shown in the friendlies a Notable defensive capacity and a strong will to compete despite adversities.