The NIL deals and young talent leaving Europe for the United States are taking their toll, even at the national team level. Spain admitted that Baba Miller can’t be available for Eurobasket 2025 due to restrictions imposed by his college.

However, that was not the case with Lefteris Liotopoulos and St. John’s College, with Rick Pitino being the difference maker.

The former coach of Panathinaikos and the Greek national team, who is also collaborating with the Greek national federation in the development of young talent, couldn’t have any objections to Liotopoulos’ presence with the senior national team.

The young guard, who is considered the future of Greek basketball in the backcourt, talked to Eurohoops about the opportunity that he has with the senior team and his ambitions.

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