Simone Fontecchio had his breakout game of the EuroBasket 2025 scoring 39 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, leading Italy to a crucial win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and setting a new Italian record for the most points in a single EuroBasket game.
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio was unstoppable, setting a new national team career high while leading Italy to a commanding Group C win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, 96–79 (22-21, 22-19, 28-21, 24-18).
| Player of the Game | |
 |
EFF
41 |
| Simone Fontecchio | |
| Points | 39 |
| Accuracy | 13-20 |
| Rebounds | 8 |
| Assists | 3 |
Italy’s star scored 39 points (13/20 FG, 7/10 3PT, 6/7 FT), grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists in his breakout game of the tournament.
39 points is also the Italian single-game scoring record at the EuroBasket, previously held by Andrea Bargnani with 36 points in 2011.
The game remained tight for much of the first half, before Italy finally pulled ahead in the third quarter, sparked by their head coach even after being ejected for receiving his second technical foul.
This marks Italy’s second win in Group C, putting them tied with Spain at 2–1 after three games.
Italy will face Spain in what is likely a decisive matchup for second place in the group, while Greece currently holds control with a 3–0 record, including a win over Italy in their first game.
For Bosnia, this was their second loss. They will next face group leaders Greece, followed by a crucial game on Thursday against Georgia, who currently hold a 1–2 record.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic led Bosnia in scoring during the defeat, contributing 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Jusuf Nurkic 21 (8/16 FG, 1/4 3PT, 10 REB, 5 TO), John Roberson 13 (5/9 FG, 2/5 3PT), Amar Alibegovic 12 (5/8 FG, 3 REB), Edin Atic 10 (5 REB, 8 AST).
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