12 Giant Men continue their undefeated run by beating Sweden

The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Sweden in the EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16.

The 12 Giant Men, who finished the 2025 European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket 2025) Group A as leaders with a "5 for 5" record, faced Sweden in the Round of 16. The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team won the match played at Arena Riga in Latvia, advancing to the quarterfinals and continuing their undefeated run in the tournament.

TURKEY 85 - 79 SWEDEN

1st quarter: 20 - 23

2nd quarter: 37 - 42

3rd quarter: 63 - 55

NOTES FROM THE MATCH

Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak followed the Round of 16 match between the Turkish National Basketball Team and Sweden in the 2025 European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket 2025).

Turkey, which finished Group A of EuroBasket 2025 as leaders with a "5 for 5" record, faced Sweden, who finished Group B in 4th place, in the Round of 16.

Minister Bak, who came to Riga, the capital of Latvia, to watch the match, took his place in the arena.

Osman Aşkın Bak watched the match courtside with Turkey's Ambassador to Riga, Şule Öztunç, Turkish Basketball Federation President Hidayet Türkoğlu, and board members.

STARTING FIVE REMAINED UNCHANGED

Head coach Ergin Ataman opted for the same starting five in the 6th match of the 2025 European Championship for the Turkish National Basketball Team.

The national team started the match played at Arena Riga with a starting five of Shane Larkin, Kenan Sipahi, Cedi Osman, Ercan Osmani, and Alperen Şengün.

Turkey had started all 5 matches played in Group A with the same starting five.

News Source: 12punto