EuroBasket 2025: Slovenia advance to the quarter-finals, BiH end their journey
Bosnia and Herzegovina ended their EuroBasket 2025 run with a loss to Poland, while Slovenia advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Italy.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EuroBasket 2025 run ended in the Round of 16 after an 80-72 defeat to Poland in Riga. Despite a strong start that saw them lead by as many as 13 points, Bosnia and Herzegovina could not hold off Poland’s second-half surge. Jusuf Nurkić led the way with 20 points, while John Roberson added 19 before leaving the game late due to injury. Advancing from the group stage for the first time since 1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina fell short of reaching the quarterfinals.
Slovenia, on the other hand, moved on to the next round after an 84-77 win over Italy. Luka Dončić delivered another standout performance with 42 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals, carrying Slovenia through despite Italy cutting a 19-point lead down to just one late in the game. Slovenia will now face Germany in the quarterfinals as they continue their push for a deep tournament run.
EuroBasket 2025, Round of 16, Sunday, 7 September 2025:
POLAND - Bosnia and Herzegovina 80:72 (14:23, 26:21, 22:17, 18:11)
Loyd 28, Ponitka 19 | Nurkić 20, Roberson 19.
Italy - SLOVENIA 77:84 (11:29, 29:21, 16:22, 21:12)
Fontecchio 22, Niang 12 | Dončić 42, Prepelič 11.
