Alperen Sengun’s Turkiye faces Sweden, led by forward Pelle Larsson, in the opening Round of 16 matchup of EuroBasket 2025.
EuroBasket 2025 knockout stages tip off with an exciting Round of 16 clash between Alperen Sengun-led Turkiye and Sweden, featuring Miami Heat forward Pelle Larsson.
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BasketNews will provide live coverage of the matchup, which begins at 11 a.m. CET / 5 a.m. ET.
Turkiye dominated the group stage, finishing 5-0 in Group A, highlighted by a thrilling 95-90 victory over Nikola Jokic’s Serbia in their last game.
Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun has been sensational for Turkiye, averaging 21.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. He currently ranks third in efficiency rating (31.4 EFFPG), trailing only Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Sweden, meanwhile, has made history by qualifying for the knockout stage for the first time ever, despite finishing 1-4 in Group B.
They are led by Miami Heat forward Pelle Larsson, who is averaging 19.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in the tournament.
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