Sengun scores 24 points as Turkey beats Sweden to reach EuroBasket quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on September 6, 2025.

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — NBA All-Star Alperen Sengun scored 24 points as Turkey held off Sweden to win 85-79 and reach the EuroBasket quarterfinals on Saturday.

The Houston Rockets forward added 16 rebounds and six assists in a stellar performance against Sweden, which drew level at 76-76 thanks to Ludvig Hakanson’s 3-pointer with just under three minutes left.

Hakanson led the Swedes with 16 points, while Panathinaikos forward Cedi Osman chipped in with 17 points for Turkey.

In Saturday’s other round-of-16 matchups, it was World Cup winner Germany vs. Portugal; Lithuania vs. Latvia, and Serbia vs. Finland.

Turkey will play either Poland or Bosnia and Herzegovina for a spot in the semifinals.

Defending champion Spain was eliminated Thursday in the group stage by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, while Olympic silver medalist France and its super-deep bench faces Georgia on Sunday.

In Sunday’s other matches, it is Poland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina; Italy vs. Slovenia, and Greece vs. Israel.

The quarterfinals begin next Tuesday. ___

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