Turkey, Serbia Undefeated in EuroBasket 2025 Group Stage Showdown

Turkey has maintained an undefeated record at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, with Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun playing a pivotal role in their success. Sengun consistently delivers dominant performances, including a 21-point, 8-rebound, and 5-assist game in Turkey's recent 84-64 victory over Estonia, where he also made confident three-point shots, an area he has historically struggled with. Turkey, currently 4-0 in Group A, is set to face Serbia, led by NBA star Nikola Jokic, in a crucial match that will determine the group winner and seeding for the knockout rounds. Sengun's all-around play—leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, and blocks—has been essential in Turkey's resurgence, as the team, once ranked low in European basketball, now boasts one of the best records and point differentials in the tournament. The team's depth, including contributions from players like Adem Bona, Cedi Osman, and Omer Yurtseven, strengthens their confidence as they prepare for the tougher competition ahead. This strong showing signals a notable turnaround for Turkey, which has not medaled since 2001, highlighting Sengun's rise as a transformative player for his national team.