Greece, Spanoulis Praises His Players but Already Focused on the Semifinal

After Greece secured a spot in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinals, head coach Vassilis Spanoulis addressed the media with clarity and determination following the team’s win over Lithuania. “We won and we’re through to the semifinals, but another important game awaits us,” he told ERT. The victory, which marks a major milestone for the Greek national team after years of waiting, was met with both pride and caution by Spanoulis, who emphasized that the journey is far from over: “It means a lot, but for me, it also means nothing, because we still have crucial games ahead of us.”

The coach praised his team’s performance, highlighting the strong balance between offense and defense: “We played excellently, scored nearly 90 points, and defended well. Credit to the guys for their effort.” Despite some shooting errors, Spanoulis expressed full confidence in his players: “I don’t care if the shots didn’t go in—they were good shots.” Now, the focus shifts to the upcoming semifinal clash against Turkey, with Greece benefiting from an extra day of rest: “We’ll be ready to face another very intense game.”