Great Britain opened their EuroBasket 2025 campaign with a spirited showing against powerhouse Lithuania, ultimately falling 94–70 but leaving plenty of positives to build on. The Table after Game 1...

Lithuania, boasting EuroLeague and NBA experience, showed their pedigree early with sharp perimeter shooting and clinical ball movement. Yet GB, led by Akwasi Yeboah’s 17 points, never folded. Tarik Phillip (10 points, 3 assists) and veteran Myles Hesson (10 points, 5 rebounds) provided steady contributions, while Amin Adamu’s spark off the bench kept the scoreboard ticking.

The British defence worked tirelessly to slow Lithuania’s vaunted offense, forcing turnovers and limiting their rhythm at times. Offensively, GB created good looks and attacked the paint with determination, even if the outside shots didn’t fall—just 2 of 19 from deep.

The willingness to compete, hustle, and adapt against a tournament favourite was clear, and that resilience will be crucial in the remaining group games.

With four fixtures still to play and the top four teams advancing, GB remain firmly in the mix for progression. The margin of defeat disguises how competitive stretches of the game were, and there is a strong sense that with a few shooting adjustments, GB can turn performances into wins.

EuroBasket is about momentum as much as talent, and this opening test has sharpened GB’s edge. 

If they harness the energy, depth, and togetherness shown against Lithuania, their journey out of the group stage is far from over—and optimism remains high in the camp.