EuroBasket 2025 is almost here, and one of the big talking points is how many NBA players are taking part. The tournament begins August 27 and runs until September 14 across Cyprus, Finland, Poland and Latvia, with the final set for Riga. Twenty four teams are competing, but not all squads come loaded with NBA names.

Serbia comes in as the team with the most NBA players on its roster, a detail that is not exactly a surprise. The country has been among the top producers of basketball talent for decades, and this summer is no exception. What adds to the storyline is who sits right behind them in second place. While many expected a country like Greece or Slovenia to follow closely, the answer is instead France, a team building its identity around young NBA stars.

Serbia’s depth at the top

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