Who are the standout debutants at FIBA EuroBasket 2025?

Neemias Queta of Portugal made an immediate impact in his EuroBasket debut, delivering a dominant performance with 23 points, 18 rebounds, and 4 blocks to break Portugal's 18-year winless streak. Through four games in Group A, he is averaging a near double-double of 15 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game.

Serbia's Nikola Jovic has showcased his potential in his first EuroBasket, averaging 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. His shooting efficiency has been remarkable, with 73.3% from two-point range, 55.6% from three-point range, and 100% from the free-throw line.

Pelle Larsson has been a standout for Sweden despite their slow start, ranking as the tournament's eighth-leading scorer with 20.3 points per game. He has also contributed 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, providing hope for a Group B turnaround.

Santi Aldama has emerged as a key piece for Spain's future, averaging 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in his first EuroBasket appearance. His performance has been crucial as Spain transitions from its legendary players.

Jordan Loyd of Poland has been a scoring sensation, erupting for 32 points (including 7-of-8 from three-point range) against Slovenia and maintaining his offensive production to help Poland secure an early Round of 16 berth. He is currently the fourth-leading scorer in the tournament with 28.3 points per game.

Zaccharie Risacher has excelled off the bench for France, averaging 12.0 points on 53% three-point shooting in just 18 minutes per game. France's new-look roster also features other impactful debutants like Alexandre Sarr (9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds) and Bilal Coulibaly (9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds).