Sweden's Men's Basketball Team Gears Up as Underdogs for EM 2025
Sweden's men's basketball team prepares to enter EM 2025 with a strong underdog mindset.
Key Points
- • Sweden qualified for EM for the first time in 12 years.
- • Håkanson and Larsson believe Sweden is underestimated in their group.
- • Sweden secured their spot by defeating world champions Germany.
- • NBA player Bobi Klintman will miss the EM, affecting team dynamics.
Sweden's men's basketball team is set to participate in the European Championship (EM) for the first time in 12 years, entering the tournament as the lowest-ranked team in their group. Despite this, players Pelle Larsson and Ludvig Håkanson are confident that they can surprise opponents, with Håkanson stating, "We are going there to win matches." Their optimism comes after a significant victory over world champions Germany, which secured their spot in the EM.