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Türkiye’s national men’s basketball team has been storming through EuroBasket 2025, winning all four of their Group A matches and securing a spot in the Round of 16.
After an 84-64 victory over Estonia, the 12 Giant Men now have their eyes set on clinching the group’s top spot.
Their upcoming clash on Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. (GMT +3) with Serbia will not only determine the group rankings but also provide a morale boost heading into the knockout stage.
Under head coach Ergin Ataman, stars like Alperen Sengun, Ercan Osmani, and Adem Bona are determined to make history, promising fans an unmissable showdown.
Türkiye has impressed with wins over Latvia, Czechia, Portugal, and Estonia. Alperen Sengun has been phenomenal, averaging 20 PPG, 8.8 RPG, and 6.5 AP.
Shane Larkin orchestrates the offense, while Cedi Osman, Ercan Osmani, and Furkan Korkmaz provide scoring and defensive versatility.
Serbia counters with a star-studded roster, including NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Vasilije Micic. Jokic averages 19.8 PPG, 9.3 RPG, and 4.5 APG, while Nikola Jovic adds 11.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Serbia’s balanced inside-out offense and court vision make them a formidable challenge.
In an Aug. 30 interview, young star Adem Bona revealed Türkiye has a special plan for Nikola Jokic: “We have strategies in place to challenge Jokic’s passing lanes and limit his impact in the paint.” Bona’s athleticism and physical presence are expected to disrupt Serbia’s inside game.
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 20.0 | 8.8 | 6.5 | 68.1 | 73.2 | 33.3 | 82.4 |
| Shane Larkin | 18.5 | 4.0 | 7.8 | 47.8 | 70.0 | 30.8 | 71.4 |
| Cedi Osman | 14.8 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 51.4 | 53.8 | 50.0 | 70.0 |
| Ercan Osmani | 11.5 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 63.6 | 61.5 | 66.7 | 83.3 |
| Adem Bona | 9.3 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | 9.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 88.9 |
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 2PT% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 19.8 | 9.3 | 4.5 | 66.7 | 74.3 | 28.6 | 91.3 |
| Nikola Jovic | 11.8 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 66.7 | 73.3 | 55.6 | 100 |
| Marko Guduric | 5.3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 29.2 | 45.5 | 15.4 | 83.3 |
| Filip Petrusev | 9.8 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 63.6 | 63.2 | 66.7 | 69.2 |
| Aleksa Avramovic | 10.0 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 48.1 | 54.5 | 43.8 | 100 |
Türkiye has won 2 of 7 meetings with Serbia; the last five official matches went to Serbia. Tonight offers Türkiye a chance to reverse the trend and claim Group A supremacy.
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