EuroBasket 2025 begins next week. It’s time to preview the tourney for Orlando Magic players Franz Wagner, Tristan Da Silva, and Goga Bitadze. The best 2-week FIBA tourney of them all is back. 

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182. Magic Focused EuroBasket 2025 Preview

Začenja se eden od najmočnejših Eurobasketov v zgodovini, mi pa smo na spejsu s Tilnom Jamnikom, novinarjem RTV-jevega MMC portala, spregovorili o pričakovanjih in možnostih slovenske reprezentance na prvenstvu in problemih v pripravljalnem obdobju. Seveda je beseda tekla tudi o glavnih favoritih in morebitnih presenečenjih. Nas lahko presenetijo tudi naši, ali pa bomo po koncu prvenstva razočarani? Vabljeni k poslušanju.

Slovenija na EuroBasketu, pogovor s Tilnom Jamnikom

Slovenija je proti Poljakom izgubila uvodno tekmo Eurobasketa. Kje se skrivajo razlogi za poraz in kaj lahko reprezentanca izboljša na naslednjih tekmah? Vabljeni k poslušanju.

Analiza tekme Slovenija-Poljska. Kje se skrivajo razlogi za poraz?

Kjub porazu smo proti Franciji lahko videli boljšo igro slovenske reprezentance. Luka je briljiral, Slovenija vodila do zadnjih minut, na koncu pa je prevladala individualna kvaliteta nasprotnikov. Smo lahko na podlagi tega kaj bolj optimistični pred naslednjimi tekmami? Vabljeni k poslušanju.

Analiza tekme Slovenija-Francija... boljša igra, vendar žal nov poraz

Luka je vpisal zgodovinski trojni dvojček, Slovenija pa prvo zmago. Kaj je bilo dobrega in kaj slabega na tekmi?

Slovenija-Belgija... prva zmaga je tu!

Slovenija si je z zmago proti Islandiji zagotovila osmino finala na EuroBasketu. Kaj pa predstava in pričakovanja pred naslednjimi tekmami? Vabljeni k poslušanju.

Slovenija-Islandija... 2. zmaga je tu, vendar ostajajo rezerve v igri

The EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16 knockout stage is happening this weekend. Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva enter their matchup with Portugal on Saturday an undefeated 5-0. Goga Bitadze and Georgia sneak in and will face France on Sunday. The NBA unveiled a new All-Star weekend format. Dwight Howard goes into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Will Shaquille O’Neal play nice?

All of that and more!

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183. EuroBasket Knockout Begins; Another ASG Format; Will Shaq Play Nice?

Slovenija je na zadnji tekmi skupinskega dela proti Izraelu prikazala najboljšo igro in se lahko optimistično poda v osmino finala, kjer jih čaka Italija. Luka igra kot najboljši igralec sveta, ostali pa dvigujejo formo. Vabljeni k poslušanju.

Po zmagi proti Izraelu Slovenija z lepo popotnico v osmino finala

We’re on to the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals. Guess what? Both Germany and Georgia will be playing in it. Franz Wagner led the way against Portugal in what was a tight game until midway through the fourth as Tristan da Silva hit daggers. With Serbia being eliminated, the door for gold is open for Germany. Georgia upset France. Despite having a tumultuous game, Goga Bitadze made critical plays in crunch time in the win.

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184. Goga Upsets France; Gold Door Open for Germany

At 24 years old, Franz Wagner is now a FIBA World Cup as well as EuroBasket champion. Unlike two years ago, his brother Mo Wagner couldn’t be on the court with him. At 24 years old, Tristan da Silva in his first senior national team tournament is a champion. Tristan got to celebrate on the bench with his brother Oscar as Germany took down Turkey 88-83 to win EuroBasket 2025 in what was a fantastic final in Riga, Latvia. It capped off great experiences for both Magic players, as we’re 2 weeks away from Orlando Magic training camp. 

All of that and more!

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186. Franz and Tristan Earn EuroBasket Gold

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