The 2025 FIBA EuroBasket group stage is behind us, and Dubai Basketball has plenty of reasons to be satisfied with the way our players represented the club while being away on international duty, so far.

No fewer than six of the club’s players have advanced with their respective national teams to the tournament’s knockout stage, confirming once again the club’s international quality.

Davis Bertans leads Latvia into knockouts

Latvia, one of the hosts of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket, relied heavily on the experience of Davis Bertans. The sharpshooter was his team’s second-best scorer with 12.4 points per game, while also finishing as Latvia’s top rebounder with 7 boards per game in the group phase. Bertans and his teammates will now battle Lithuania in a highly anticipated Baltic clash in the eight-finals.

Serbian duo Avramović & Petrušev step up

Aleksa Avramović and Filip Petrušev played important roles as Serbia secured a place in the round of 16, where they will face Finland.

Petrušev contributed as the team’s third-best scorer (10 points per game).

Avramović followed as Serbia’s fourth-best scorer (9 points per game) and also ranked as the fourth-best passer (3.2 assists per game).

Historic moment for Kamenjaš and Bosnia and Herzegovina

After a wait of 32 years, Bosnia and Herzegovina are back in the EuroBasket knockout stage and Kenan Kamenjaš was one of the key parts of that achievement. Kamenjaš averaged 8.8 points (4th best on the team) and 6 rebounds per game (2nd best) during the group stage. Bosnia and Herzegovina will now face Poland in the eight-finals, aiming to extend their fairytale run.

Mam Jaiteh adds depth for France

Mouhammadou Jaiteh provided valuable minutes in the paint for France, who advanced to the eight-finals to play against Georgia. Jaiteh contributed 7.8 points per game and was the team’s fourth-best rebounder (4.2 rebounds per game) in the group stage.

Klemen Prepelič helps Slovenia reach the knockout stage

Veteran guard Klemen Prepelič continues to be a steady presence for Slovenia, averaging 10 points per game in the group phase as the team’s third-best scorer. Slovenia will take on Italy in the round of 16, with Prepelič’s shooting expected to be a decisive factor.

With six players still in the hunt for continental glory, Dubai Basketball’s international footprint shines brighter than ever, and the club will be closely following its stars as the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket knockout battles begin.

-ENDS-

About Dubai Basketball: 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europe’s EuroLeague and Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2025/26 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players led by Head Coach Jurica Golemac. The club plays their home games at Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Basketball stands as a testament to the power of passion and dedication in shaping the landscape of basketball in the UAE and beyond. Its foundation is built upon a diverse and talented team, consisting of FIBA-certified coaches, former professional players, business experts, and passionate enthusiasts.

Dubai Basketball is committed to catalysing positive social change, where dreams are not just envisioned but realised, talents are not merely found but nurtured, and aspirations are not only lived but fulfilled.

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