EuroBasket 2025: Cyprus unveils debut roster as spotlight turns to hidden stars and key matchups
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Cyprus confirmed its 12-man squad for EuroBasket on Monday, marking the nation’s first appearance in the continental event. The lineup, released by FIBA, features former Wichita State center Darral Willis, rising point guard Filippos Tigkas, and top qualifier scorer Konstantinos Simitzis. No current or former NBA players made the roster.
Drawn into Group C, Cyprus opens group play Thursday against Bosnia and Herzegovina before facing Greece, Spain, Georgia, and Italy.
Prospects and veterans to watch
Eurohoops.net highlighted several names worth monitoring. Reporter Javier Molero listed six under-the-radar young prospects and identified 10 “hidden” stars, a group that includes NBA veterans Goga Bitadze (Georgia, Orlando Magic), Neemias Queta (Portugal, Boston Celtics), and Pelle Larsson (Sweden, Miami Heat).
NBA team angles
Brian Robb of MassLive.com examined current and former Celtics expected to suit up in the tournament, while Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald broke down participation from Miami’s perspective; the Heat will have three active players in action.
Must-see group-stage contests
Eurohoops.net’s Michalis Gioulenoglou identified several headline clashes between August 27 and September 4, including Greece vs. Italy on Thursday, Lithuania vs. Germany on Saturday, and Turkey vs. Serbia next Wednesday.
The 2025 edition of EuroBasket tips off Wednesday.
Source: Hoops Rumors
