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Germany finalized the 12-man roster for the 2025 EuroBasket upon completion of training camp games Saturday with a win over Spain. The players that compile the EuroBasket squad are the following: Isaac Bonga, Oscar Da Silva, Tristan Da Silva, Justus Hollatz, Leon Kratzer, Maodo Lo, Andreas Obst, Dennis Schroder, Daniel Theis, Johannes Thiemann, Johannes Voigtmann, Franz Wagner
Isaac Bonga potentially could be the next EuroLeague player to make an NBA move this summer, sources tell BasketNews. Despite recently signing a contract extension with Partizan Belgrade through 2027, the 25-year-old German forward remains eligible for an NBA move due to an exit clause included in the deal. Bonga, who last played in the league in 2022, remains on the radar of multiple NBA teams, per sources.
The 2023 FIBA World Cup winners handled business efficiently, defeating Japan 97-77 in their first game in Lille. Franz Wagner led the way with 22 points and six rebounds, achieving a PIR of 21. While he stood out in scoring, it was Daniel Theis who took MVP honors with a perfect shooting performance, going 7/7 from the field for 18 points and grabbing seven rebounds, resulting in a team-high PIR of 25. Dennis Schroder also made his mark, recording a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Moritz Wagner added 15 points and Isaac Bonga chipped in with 11 points.
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Battling for the top seed of Group K of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Germany overcame a poor start in dominating fashion and knocked down Slovenia, 100-71, in Okinawa Arena Sunday. Replying to the early run of Slovenia and Luka Doncic, Dennis Schroder paved the way with a 24-point, 10-assist double-double. Daniel Theis and Isaac Bonga added 14 and 12 points, respectively. Moritz Wagner and Niels Giffey threw in ten points apiece.
Head coach Gordon Herbert made his decisions regarding the World Cup squad Thursday, as shared by the German Basketball Federation via a press release attached to a video on the official YouTube portal. Isaac Bonga, Niels Giffey, Justus Hollatz, David Kramer, Maodo Lo, Andreas Obst, Dennis Schroeder, Daniel Theis, Johannes Thiemann, Johannes Voigtmann, Franz Wagner, and Moritz Wagner made the cut, announced the governing body of basketball in Germany.
After mentioning the examples of Isaac Bonga, Moritz Wagner, and Niels Giffey, Schroeder told that it would not be fair to others if Kleber suddenly came back to play for Germany. "It was weird to me, that's why I said and that's what I meant. I even told him what my statement meant, I stand by my words and I say what I think. That's the thing a lot of people like about me, there's no beef [between me and Maxi] or anything. I also know the media likes to twist things so they get more attention and views, I understand that, but it wasn't meant in a bad way at all," Schroder said. "As a captain, it's your job to stand up for your players. I don't think it's fair to other people who spent their summer playing for the national team when you weren't here to not be able to come because someone else decided to play a year after," he explained.
Head coach Gordon Herbert has unveiled the squad for the German national team as they gear up for the highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup, set to commence on July 31, 2023, in Bonn.
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Full list: Isaac Bonga (Bayern), Oscar Da Dilva (Barcelona), Niels Giffey (Bayern), Justus Hollatz (Rio Breogan), Maxi Kleber (Mavericks), David Kramer (Lowen Braunschweig), Leon Kratzer (Bonn), Maodo Lo (ALBA), Andreas Obst (Bayern), Dennis Schroder (Lakers), Christian Sengfelder (Brose Bamberg), Daniel Theis (Pacers), Johannes Thiemann (ALBA), Johannes Voigtmann (Emporio Armani), Franz Wagner (Magic), Moritz Wagner (Magic), Nick Weiler-Babb (Bayern), Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann (Hamburg Towers).
Keep in mind that Isaac Bonga, Maxi Kleber, and Moe Wagner have been excluded from all the above international fixtures. Daniel Theis seems on the verge of being ruled out as well.
The German forward Isaac Bonga returns to Europe after four seasons in the NBA to sign with the EuroLeague team FC Bayern Munich, sources tell BasketNews. According to BasketNews sources, a 22-year-old had NBA interest but has reached an agreement with the German club.
Toronto: Justin Champagnie (G League - two-way) has been downgraded to out. Isaac Bonga (G League - on assignment) has been downgraded to out.
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