Turkey Undefeated in EuroBasket Knockout Round Led by Sengun vs Serbia

Turkey, led by Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun, has emerged as a top contender in EuroBasket 2025 after finishing group play undefeated with a 5-0 record. Sengun delivered a standout performance against Serbia, scoring 28 points with 13 rebounds and 8 assists, helping Turkey secure a 95-90 victory over the Nikola Jokic-led Serbian team. This win marks Turkey's biggest at the tournament and positions them favorably in the knockout rounds, where they will face Sweden next, with further potential matchups against Bosnia-Herzegovina or Poland in the quarterfinals. Sengun ranks among the tournament leaders in points, assists, and rebounds, making a strong case for EuroBasket MVP honors. Turkey's bracket placement keeps them on the opposite side from other basketball powerhouses like Germany, Serbia, and Slovenia, potentially avoiding matchups with NBA stars such as Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo until the final rounds. With contributions from other former NBA players like Shane Larkin, Furkan Korkmaz, and Cedi Osman, Turkey looks poised to win their first-ever EuroBasket title.