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Latvian National Basketball Team Gears Up for EuroBasket 2025
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Athens, Greece – On tuesday, August 19, the Latvian men’s national basketball team arrived in Athens to finalize preparations for crucial test matches against Greece and Italy. these games, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. local time and broadcast on TV6, serve as a vital tune-up before the EuroBasket 2025 tournament.
Upcoming Test Matches
Both the Greek and italian teams will be permitted to field 14 players in each contest.The greek squad has already completed four preparatory games, securing victories against Belgium (74-60) and Montenegro (69-61), while facing defeats against Serbia (66-76) and Israel (58-75). Notably, Greece’s star player, Janis Adetokunbo, was absent from the previous matches due to insurance considerations, but is anticipated to participate on wednesday.
EuroBasket 2025 Group Stage Schedule
Latvia will compete in the European Championship Group Tournament hosted in Riga. Their schedule is as follows:
- August 27: Latvia vs. Turkey
- August 29: latvia vs. Estonia
- August 30: Latvia vs. Serbia
- September 1: Latvia vs. Portugal
- September 3: Latvia vs. Czech Republic
The top four teams from this group will advance to the semi-finals on September 6, where thay will face teams from Group B (Germany, Lithuania, Finland, Montenegro, Great Britain, and Sweden).
Tickets for EuroBasket 2025 are currently available here.
Latvian National Team Roster
The following players have been selected to represent Latvia:
| No. | Name | Birth Year | Height (cm) | Position | Club | Games Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Rodion Kurucs | 1998 | 208 | 3./4. | BASKONIA (ESP) | 31 | 214 |
| 5 | Marek Mayer | 1991 | 207 | 4. | U-BT Cluj Napoca (ROM) | 115 | 530 |
| 6 | Kristaps Porziņģis | 1995 | 221 | 4./5. | Atlanta Hawks (NBA) | 15 | 330 |
| 8 | Davis Bertāns | 1992 | 208 | 3./4. | Dubai (UAE) | 72 | 685 |
| 9 | dairis Bertāns | 1989 | 193 | 2. | VEF Riga | 150 | 1384 |
| 11 | Rolands Šmits | 1995 | 207 | 4. | Anadolu Efes (TUR) | 58 | 460 |
| 18 | Klavs Čavars | 1996 | 208 | 5. | See in the morning (AZE) | 52 | 212 |
| 19 | Rihards Lomazs | 1996 | 193 | 2. | Neptune (LTU) | 47 | 586 |
| 24 | Andrejs Gražulis | 1993 | 202 | 4. | Joventut (ESP) | 65 | 499 |
| 28 | Mārcis Steins | 2001 | 206 | 4. | Baxi Manresa (ESP) | 21 | 75 |
| 33 | Tomass Skuja | 2002 | 190 | 1. | Riga Zeļi | 5 | 7 |
| 35 | Kristaps Kilps | 2001 | 194 | 2. | VEF Riga | 6 | 8 |
| 37 | Kārlis Šiliņš | 1997 | 208 | 5. | Basquet Coruna (ESP) | 10 | 56 |
| 47 | Artūrs Kurucs | 2000 | 191 | 2. | Breogan (ESP) | 36 | 177 |
| 55 | Artūrs Jargailis | 2000 | 190 | 1. | Fenerbahce (TUR) | 27 | 232 |
| 66 | krister Zoriks | 1998 | 193 | 1. | Lleida (ESP) | 47 | 388 |
Latvian National team Management
The Latvian national team’s management staff includes:
- Luka Banka – Head Coach
- Jānis Gailītis – Coach
- Artūrs Visockis-Ruben – Coach
- Oscar Ernstein - Physical fitness Trainer
- Jeanne Peiner – Coach
- Davis Čoders – Coach
- Martins Poders – Doctor
- Mārcis Jākobovs – Doctor
- Ansis – Masseur
- Eduards Vēvers – Physiotherapist
- Arnis Novickis – Physiotherapist
- Harry Hansens – Physiotherapist
- Dāvis Folkmanis-Eglītis – Manager
- Emil Toms – Head of Delegation
Did You know?
Latvia has a rich basketball history, achieving notable success in international competitions, including a fifth-place finish at EuroBasket 2017.
Pro Tip:
following the latvian national team’s progress during EuroBasket 2025 will be a great possibility to witness the growth of basketball in the Baltic region.
What are your predictions for Latvia’s performance in EuroBasket 2025? Do you think they can advance to the knockout stage?
Basketball in Latvia has experienced significant growth in recent decades,fueled by increased investment in youth development programs and a growing passion for the sport. The nation’s commitment to fostering talent has resulted in a steady stream of players competing in top European leagues and the NBA. Looking ahead, Latvia aims to establish itself as a consistent contender in international basketball, leveraging its strong foundation and dedicated fanbase.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Latvian National Basketball Team
- What is the primary goal of the latvian national team in EuroBasket 2025? To compete at the highest level and advance as far as possible in the tournament
