European Basketball Championship 2025: Germany's final European Championship squad and title chances

After a strong home European Championship in 2022 and the World Championship title in 2023, the German national basketball team is also among the extended group of favorites at EuroBasket 2025. The 42nd European Men's Championship will be held from August 27 to September 14, 2025, in Latvia, Finland, Cyprus, and Poland .

A good five weeks before the first match, national coach Álex Mumbrú has now named the provisional squad for pre-season. Many familiar faces are included – but there is also one prominent absence.

Shortly before the start of the European Championship, national coach Álex Mumbrú announced his final 12-man squad. The team has successfully completed its recent friendlies – including tough tests like the one against Spain – but some players have performed more or less convincingly. The squad includes many proven players from the World Cup team – including captain Dennis Schröder (Sacramento Kings), Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic), and Daniel Theis (most recently AS Monaco). Mumbrú is also counting on additional depth in the squad.

Justus Hollatz , Maodo Lo , Johannes Thiemann , and Andreas Obst are other key players in the final roster. Talented guard Christian Anderson Jr. (Texas Tech) was invited but did not make the cut. NBA rookie Tristan Da Silva (Orlando Magic) and former NBA pro Isaac Bonga (Partizan Belgrade), however, remain in the lineup. Bonga, in particular, impressed with his strong defensive work during the preseason.

NBA champion Isaiah Hartenstein is not among those participating. The 2.13-meter-tall center is struggling with Achilles tendon problems that prevent him from playing. After winning the title with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he issued a statement via the German Basketball Association (DBB):

"I'm very sorry I can't play for the national team this summer. But I have to focus on healing my Achilles tendon problems now. I wish the team much success at EuroBasket and will, of course, follow the games."

In addition to Hartenstein, the DBB team is also missing Moritz Wagner , the older of the two Wagner brothers. He is recovering from a cruciate ligament tear over the summer to be fit for the new season. Moritz Wagner has been a core member of the national team for years and has competed at the 2023 World Cup, the 2022 European Championship, and the Olympic Games, among others.

The final squad at a glance:

Guard

• Justus Hollatz (FC Bayern Munich)
• Maodo Lo (Zalgiris Kaunas/LIT)
• Andreas Obst (FC Bayern Munich)
• Dennis Schröder (Sacramento Kings/USA)

Forward

• Oscar Da Silva (FC Bayern Munich)
• Tristan Da Silva (Orlando Magic/USA)
• Johannes Thiemann (Gunma Crane Thunders/JPN)
• Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic/USA)
• Isaac Bonga (Partizan Belgrade/SRB)

center

• Leon Kratzer (FC Bayern Munich)
• Johannes Voigtmann (FC Bayern Munich)
• Daniel Theis (AS Monaco/FRA)

After successfully coaching the German national basketball team for three years from 2021 to 2024, Canadian Gordon Herbert returned to club business as head coach of FC Bayern Munich. His successor in August 2024 was the 20-year-younger Spaniard Álex Mumbrú. This marks the Catalan-born player's first international assignment—both as a player and as a coach.

As an active player, Mumbrú played for three clubs for many years: Joventut de Badalona, ​​Real Madrid, and Bilbao Basket. The winger ended his career in 2018. With the Spanish national team, he won several medals – including at European Championships, World Championships, and the Olympic Games. 2007 was his most successful year: He won silver at the European Championships, as well as the ULEB Cup and the Spanish championship with Real Madrid.

Immediately following his playing career, Mumbrú became a coach – initially at Bilbao Basket, with whom he achieved promotion to the first division in 2019. From 2022 to 2024, he managed Valencia Basket Club before being released. He then took over as national coach of the German Basketball Federation (DBB).

His debut as coach of the German national team ended in a narrow 72-73 defeat to Sweden in European Championship qualifying. Just a few days later, he achieved his first victory – also against Sweden. Two more victories followed in February 2025.

The German national team enters EuroBasket 2025 with a well-established core. Many players have been part of the team for years and were on the court at the 2022 European Championship bronze and the 2023 World Cup gold medals. This deep team chemistry is a major asset—as is the international experience of numerous players.

Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, Daniel Theis, Andreas Obst, and Johannes Voigtmann remain the core of the successful team . Maodo Lo, Justus Hollatz, and Johannes Thiemann also know each other well, which promotes coordination on the field.

Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner are among the NBA's top performers, along with Tristan Da Silva, a promising newcomer from the USA. Their combination of pace, vision, and individual talent makes Germany extremely dangerous offensively.

The squad is well-stocked across the board – especially at guard and wing. However, the center rotation is a concern. With the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein and Moritz Wagner, the team lacks size and presence under the basket. Johannes Voigtmann and Johannes Thiemann must take on more responsibility there. It also remains to be seen how well new players like Anderson Jr. and Da Silva will integrate into the team structure.

As reigning world champions, Germany is inevitably one of the favorites. A place in the semifinals is their stated minimum goal. National coach Álex Mumbrú expressed his ambition: "We are also among the top teams in Europe." The preliminary round – thanks in part to the tournament structure – offers hope for a possible advance to the quarterfinals or semifinals.

In the preliminary round, the national team will face Lithuania , Finland , Montenegro , Sweden , and Great Britain . The first match will be played in Tampere , Finland.

As the perennial favorite in European basketball, Lithuania is arguably the biggest challenge. With NBA pros and a physically demanding style, the team is one of the best in Europe. Finland brings not only star power with Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) but also home court advantage. The crowd in Tampere should give the team an additional boost. Montenegro is difficult to play against, especially due to their physical presence. Sweden and Great Britain are considered underdogs – must-wins for Germany on their way to the round of 16.

The group is considered manageable overall, but it does contain some stumbling blocks. The match against Lithuania, in particular, is likely to be crucial for the team that wins the group. If they advance, heavyweights like Spain, France, Serbia, or Slovenia are likely to await.