Bosnia and Herzegovina has finalized its 12-man roster for the upcoming EuroBasket 2025, set to take place from August 27 to September 14 across Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia. The team will compete in Group C, based in Limassol, facing a challenging lineup of co-hosts Cyprus, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Georgia. The roster sees Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic leading the squad, but notable absences include NBA player Luka Garza and EuroLeague star Dzanan Musa due to health issues and other reasons.

Key Takeaways

  • Jusuf Nurkic will lead Bosnia and Herzegovina in EuroBasket 2025.
  • Dzanan Musa and Luka Garza are notable absentees from the final roster.
  • John Roberson has been added to the squad.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina aims to advance past the group stage for the first time since 1993.

Squad Announcement and Key Absences

Head coach Adis Bećiragić has confirmed the final 12 players who will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in the tournament. While the team is anchored by NBA center Jusuf Nurkic and includes naturalized American guard John Roberson, several key players will be missing. Dzanan Musa, a significant offensive threat, will not participate due to health reasons and recent surgery. Luka Garza and Xavier Castaneda are also absent from the final selection, with Castaneda being replaced by Roberson.

Roster Details

The finalized 12-man roster for Bosnia and Herzegovina is as follows:

  • Amar Alibegovic (Trapani Shark, Italy)
  • Edin Atic (Bosna Royal, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Jusuf Nurkic (Utah Jazz, NBA)
  • Miralem Halilovic (Dinamo Sassari, Italy)
  • Amar Gegic (KK Zadar, Croatia)
  • Ajdin Penava (Slask Wroclaw, Poland)
  • Aleksandar Lazic (Free agent)
  • Adin Vrabac (Bosna Royal, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Adnan Arslanagic (Bosna Royal, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Kenan Kamenjas (Buducnosnt Podgorica, Montenegro)
  • John Roberson (Al Ahly, Egypt)
  • Tarik Hrelja (Free agent)
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Preparation and Tournament Outlook

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s preparation included six friendly games, with the team securing two consecutive wins against Great Britain and Belgium after an initial four defeats. This late surge in form has provided a boost in optimism. Historically, the team’s best performance at the EuroBasket was reaching the knockout stage in 1993. With the significant absences, the responsibility will heavily rest on Nurkic’s shoulders to lead the team to advance beyond the group stage in what is considered a tough Group C.

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Emre Emehet is a 45-year-old journalist from the Balkans, best known for his dedication to telling stories that reflect the everyday lives of people in his region. Growing up in a small town in northern Bosnia, Emre always had an interest in local history and storytelling, which drew him to pursue a degree in journalism and communications at the University of Sarajevo. He wasn’t the top of his class, but his professors admired his practical approach and natural curiosity, qualities that would later define his career.

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