Overview

• Franz Wagner announced his EuroBasket 2025 commitment during a MagentaTV+ interview with Johannes B. Kerner, stating “that’s the plan.”
• The Orlando Magic forward had delayed his decision following his NBA play-off exit but emphasized his love for representing Germany and his national teammates.
• Moritz Wagner will miss the tournament after suffering a cruciate ligament tear at the end of 2024 and has been ruled out of all national team fixtures this year.
• EuroBasket 2025 takes place from August 27 to September 14 across venues in Finland, Poland, Cyprus and Latvia, with Germany drawn into Group B alongside Finland, Great Britain and Montenegro.
• The championship allocates 12 of Europe’s 32 qualifying spots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup as Germany aims to defend its 2023 world title.