Marco Spissu will wear jersey number 33 at EuroBasket 2025 to honor his teammate Achille Polonara, who is currently battling myeloid leukemia.
The Italian guard’s decision carries deep symbolism and sends a strong message of solidarity to the entire European basketball community.
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Claim Now Spissu, one of Italy’s key players, emphasized that wearing Polonara’s number is not only symbolic but also an extra motivation for the team to show character and fight throughout the tournament.
Polonara won’t be able to play due to health challenges, but his presence “lives on” through Spissu, providing a strong motivational boost for his teammates.
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EuroBasket 2025 – Extended rosters of all national teams
EuroBasket 2025, starting on August 27, will be the central topic of discussion in the coming period, alongside basketball transfers in Europe and worldwide.
National team gatherings across the Old Continent have already begun, and coaches have announced extended player lists, with only 12 players from each team set to secure their plane tickets for EuroBasket 2025.
EuroBasket 2025 will be hosted by four countries – Cyprus, Poland, Finland, and Latvia.
The final phase of the competition, meaning all national team matches after the group stage, will be played in Latvia, specifically in Riga, with the final scheduled for September 14.
