Slovenia will head into EuroBasket 2025 without naturalized player Josh Nebo, a decision that has stirred debate within the Slovenian basketball community.

Nebo, who plays for Olimpia Milano alongside another significant absentee in Slovenia, Vlatko Čančar, will not participate in the tournament, but the circumstances surrounding his absence have drawn scrutiny.

Sasa Dončić, father of Luka Dončić and sports director of the Slovenian national team, voiced concerns over how the situation unfolded.

“ Josh Nebo never told me, in several conversations, that he would not play, even after his latest injury. The club received the invitation on July 3. Two weeks later, we were informed that he was not recommended to play. I respect coach Ettore Messina’s stance that players’ health is importa

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