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With Giannis Antetokounmpo falling one assist shy of a triple-double, Greece prevailed, 90-86, over Spain, eliminating the previous champions from EuroBasket 2025. In a packed Spyros Kyprianou Arena filled with MVP chants, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar in the NBA dropped 25 points behind 9/15 two-pointers and 7/12 free throws. The Freak grabbed 14 rebounds to shape his first double-double in the tournament, alongside nine assists, lasting nearly 32 minutes. Tyler Dorsey followed with 22 points, including 14 in the first quarter, setting the pace for an early 16-point lead.
The final roster of the Greek national team is the following: Kostas Sloukas, Dimitris Katsivelis, Vassilis Toliopoulos, Tyler Dorsey, Giannoulis Larentzakis, Kostas Papanikolaou, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo, Alexandros Samodurov, and last but not least, Dinos Mitoglou.
Greece will face France on Sunday (24/8), and only one spot is left for grabs in the final roster. As it was officially announced, Nikos Chougaz and Nasos Bazinas are cut, with 13 players remaining available for the last test before the Eurobasket. Those are Kostas Sloukas, Dimitris Katsivelis, Vassilis Toliopoulos, Tyler Dorsey, Giannoulis Larentzakis, Kostas Papanikolaou, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo, Alexandros Samodurov, Dinos Mitoglou, and Vangelis Zougris. It all points to a “duel” between Thanasis Antetokounmpo and big man Vangelis Zougris, who will play for Louisville next season, for the 12th spot in the roster, while Alexandros Samodurov, who was hurt in the game against Italy but avoided injury, is expected to be part of the team due to his performance in the prep games.
As already reported by Eurohoops, both Tyler Dorsey and Kostas Sloukas won’t be at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Now, it’s clear that even Nick Calathes won’t be present. In the 18-man preliminary roster for the most anticipated International competition of the year, however, the name of Giannis Antetokounmpo is present, although his presence at the 2023 FIBA World Cup is still unclear.
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GeorgeZakkas: Official: Tyler Dorsey signed his contract with Fenerbahce until 2025. pic.twitter.com/xNgj6jolvI
Dionysis Aravantinos: Several EuroLeague teams have reportedly expressed interest in Tyler Dorsey. Dorsey is a free agent after parting ways with the Texas Legends and can sign a deal with a EuroLeague team until Wednesday.
Tyler Dorsey is no longer a player of the Texas Legends, the G League team announced Saturday (25/2). If he chooses, Dorsey is eligible to sign with any EuroLeague club while the deadline for the registration of new players expires on March 1.
Multiple EuroLeague teams expressed an interest in signing Dorsey when the player was cut by the Dallas Mavericks in December. Among them was his former team Olympiacos Piraeus, Fenerbahce Beko and AS Monaco, that offered him a lucrative deal.
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Marc Stein: Ex-Mavericks guard Tyler Dorsey, who auditioned for the Lakers this week, has signed an @nbagleague contract, league sources say. Dorsey has considerable interest to return to the EuroLeague but has been hopeful of finding a new NBA home now that 10-day contracts can be signed.
Krysten Peek: Tyler Dorsey, who was waved by the Dallas Mavericks last month, worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers today, sources told @YahooSports. General Manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham were both in the gym watching Dorsey.
Aris Barkas: Tyler Dorsey will wait for the 10-days contract market in the NBA (opening on 5/1) and will not take any decision about his future upon a rush despite the strong interest of Fenerbahce, Olympiacos and the offer of Monaco. More on @Eurohoopsnet
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