Slovenia vs Germany EuroBasket Prep Games: Where to Watch Luka's potential Slovenia Comeback
→ Game to take place at Stožice Arena, Ljubljana on Friday, August 8 at 20:15 CEST (19:15 BST)
→ Slovenia begin their EuroBasket preparations at home with Luka Dončić expected to play
→ Germany, the 2023 FIBA World Cup champions, aim to carry their momentum into this summer's tournament
A Test on Home Soil
Slovenia tip off their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 journey in front of a home crowd, hosting world champions Germany in Ljubljana. It’s more than just a friendly - as it could be a return to national duty for Luka Dončić, a reunion with expectations, and a chance to reset the tone after the 2023 World Cup quarter-final exit and not having qualified to the Olympics in Paris.
Moreover, this game could present the first chance to look at Luka Doncic's new frame, after the Lakers star has been working on his conditioning during the offseason.
Germany, meanwhile, are coming in not as contenders, but as the team to beat. Their disciplined roster and recent performance, both at FIBA Basketball World Cup and Olympic level, give this game weight, even in pre-tournament mode.
Slovenia: Will Luka Doncic 2.0 Play Against Germany?
All signs point to Luka Dončić taking the floor at Stožice, and all eyes will be on what looks like a transformed version of Slovenia’s talisman. Reports and photos this summer have highlighted the change-leaner, sharper, better rested. He’s reportedly adopted a stricter approach to recovery and nutrition, dialing in his conditioning like never before.
The stakes? This is not just about form. Dončić recently inked a three-year, $165 million max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, a deal that stabilizes his NBA future and underscores the trust placed in him on both sides of the Atlantic. But with Slovenia, it’s always been about something more: legacy.
Two years ago, they crashed out earlier than expected at the FIBA World Cup. Now more than ever, Slovenia's fate is firmly in Dončić’s hands - with Josh Nebo and Vlatko Cancar both out of the list due to injury issues, Luka will need to show all of his magic to take this roster to the business end.
Germany: Built to Repeat
Germany’s World Cup title run was no fluke. Led by Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, and a supporting cast of high-IQ, two-way players, the Germans beat Team USA and Serbia en route to lifting the trophy in Manila in September 2023.
What defines them is cohesion. Coach Gordon Herbert’s system thrives on spacing, unselfishness, and defensive grit - everything you’d want in tournament basketball. And with most of their core returning, Germany are treating this summer not as a celebration tour, but as business as usual.
Don’t expect them to take it easy in Ljubljana. This is a team with high expectations and no interest in slow starts.
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