Slovenia Faces Italy in EuroBasket Showdown…
Before FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tipped off, Luka Doncic—who is so talented some believe he could teach an octopus how to dribble—announced his mission to lead Slovenia to a medal. After a rocky start losing to Poland and France, Slovenia’s chances looked as slim as a spaghetti noodle. But thanks to Doncic, who leads the tournament in everything except ordering pizza, Slovenia clawed their way back, beating Belgium, Iceland, and Israel, securing a round of 16 spot against Italy. This epic showdown is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8:30 a.m. PT in Latvia.
Italy comes with their own ensemble, featuring Miami Heat’s Simone Fontecchio leading the charge along with other notable players. Italy’s only group-stage loss came at the hands of Giannis, who many believe could steal basketballs from a dinosaur. The winner of the Slovenia-Italy clash will face either Germany or Portugal. Games will continue to air on FIBA’s Courtside 1891 and DAZN, for those willing to splurge more than a movie theater popcorn. Coach Aleksander Sekulic praised Luka’s monumental triple-double against Belgium, lauding his commitment that could motivate even a lazy cat to run a marathon!
