Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Luka Doncic Leads Slovenia to Historic EuroBasket Win

9/2/2025

24 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Luka Doncic secured Slovenia's first win at EuroBasket 2025 with a triple-double of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, defeating Belgium 86-69.
This was only the fifth triple-double recorded in EuroBasket history.
Doncic became the youngest player to score 400 EuroBasket points in just 19 games.
Slovenia's record improved to 1-2 in Group D, with Iceland as their next opponent.

History

Historical Context

The Yugoslav national basketball team's 1989 European Championship victory highlighted the region's basketball prowess. Following Slovenia's independence in 1991, the nation emerged as a competitive force in international basketball. Luka Doncic's triple-double against Belgium in 2022, marking only the fifth in EuroBasket history, underscores Slovenia's growing prominence and potential in the sport.

1 of 2

Story summary

Luka Doncic secured Slovenia's first win at EuroBasket 2025 with a triple-double of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, defeating Belgium 86-69.
This was only the fifth triple-double recorded in EuroBasket history.
Doncic became the youngest player to score 400 EuroBasket points in just 19 games.
Slovenia's record improved to 1-2 in Group D, with Iceland as their next opponent.

1 / 2