Both Langarita and Cárdenas have previously trained with Spain B during the City of Malaga Tournament and have participated in senior team training sessions. Langarita, a 2023 U19 World Champion, was also called up as a wild card during the EuroBasket Qualifying Window in February.

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has been on a tear thus far at EuroBasket exhibition games for his native Finland.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Israel’s national team fell to Montenegro 88-76 on Sunday in their final preparation game ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

EuroBasket starts in less than a couple weeks as teams are getting in their final tune-ups ahead of the tournament.

While FIBA rules differ slightly from those in the NBA, the games are usually highly entertaining, and the tournament nature helps build excitement among die-hards and casual viewers alike.

The Denver Nuggets have arguably the best basketball player in the world with three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, and the results on the court continue to prove it

Across these three exhibitions, Lauri Markkanen is averaging 40.3 points per game while shooting 68.6% from the field.

Serbia leads the pack with six wins from six, including victories over Germany, Greece, and the Czech Republic. They are joined by Lithuania (5-0), Italy (4-0), France (4-0), and Finland (3-0), who are also unbeaten so far. Lauri Markkanen has been the driving force for Finland, highlighted by standout performances against Belgium and Poland.