Serbia Beats Slovenia 106-72 Ahead EuroBasket 2025 Preparations

As Serbia prepares for the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, they enter the tournament as one of the favorites, led by NBA star Nikola Jokic and supported by a strong core including Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vasilije Micic, and rising talent Nikola Jovic. The team has shown dominance in pre-tournament games, boasting an undefeated record and implementing a playbook adapted to maximize Jokic's playmaking abilities, akin to the Denver Nuggets' style. Jovic, motivated by the visit of his Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, recently led Serbia to a convincing win over Slovenia, which features Luka Doncic, in an exhibition game that served as a final tune-up before the championship. Despite the high expectations and pressure, Serbian players like Bogdanovic emphasize the need to stay focused on the moment and handle the tournament challenges with composure. Serbia's group stage opponents include Latvia, Portugal, Estonia, Turkiye, and the Czech Republic, with the team aiming to finally capture gold after several near misses in past international competitions. This generation of Serbian players represents a golden era with a strong desire to achieve the ultimate success on the European basketball stage.