Overview

• He was hospitalized in Tampere after arrival with an acute abdominal emergency and is described as on the way to recovery.
• Assistant Alan Ibrahimagić will continue as acting head coach after guiding the 106–76 opener against Montenegro.
• The staff considers a sideline return during the Tampere phase unlikely, with a comeback potentially not before the final round in Riga.
• Isaac Bonga is expected to be available for Sweden after receiving a positive fitness update.
• Germany’s schedule proceeds with Sweden on Friday and Lithuania on Saturday, followed by Great Britain on Monday and Finland on Wednesday.