Five EuroBasket Players That Could Earn An NBA Contract This Season

NBA training camps are still a couple of weeks away, but hoops fans got their fix of ball over the past few weeks with the EuroBasket Tournament. While the event has been a showcase for established NBA stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic, it has also been a platform for emerging talent that could make the leap to the world’s premier basketball league. 

While some players like Bilal Coulibaly and Zaccharie Risacher are already making their mark as the next generation of younger NBA talent, and Dennis Schroder is doing his best to remind the league how valuable he could be to their roster, there are several European players whose recent performance in the tournament could translate into an NBA contract as players who could contribute right away. 

With a 20-point, 5-rebound, 3-assist effort in the championship game of EuroBasket 2025, Bonga showed many NBA scouts that he has improved his game over the past three seasons. After playing four seasons from 2018-22, the 25-year-old, 6’8” forward, who averaged just 3.1 points for three different teams, found himself heading back overseas.

However, his time playing in Germany and Serbia has helped to transform Bonga’s game. Earning the tournament’s Defensive Player award and the championship game MVP,  Bonga is the type of low-risk, high-reward, experienced player that a contending team needing wing depth could use. 

A 6’5” combo guard/forward with three years of NBA experience, Dorsey’s bronze medal performance was a reminder that he can still contribute at the NBA level. Bouncing in and out of the league since 2017 and with his last NBA season coming two years ago, Dorsey used the EuroBasket tournament as a showcase to prove he deserves another opportunity. 

What makes the 29-year-old attractive to NBA teams is his proven ability to contribute immediately. A strong shooter and capable ball handler, Dorsey is a great complementary player who knows his role, which would likely be a 3-and-D type player. 

Stretch 7-footers in today’s NBA are hot commodities, especially ones who can also step outside to guard smaller, more athletic opponents. Not known to be a big scorer on any of the Turkish League or Super League teams he has played for, Osmani’s 28-point outburst in Turkey’s semifinal game against Greece was an eye-opener. 

While not a prolific scorer, Osmani shoots roughly 35% from downtown, which, when paired with the right offensive system, can be a benefit. Add in the ability to guard both front-court positions, and an NBA team might be willing to take a chance on Osmani, especially after helping to hold Giannis Antetokounmpo to just 12 points in the semifinals.

A two-time Basketball Bundesliga champion, Obst is arguably one of the best shooters not playing in North America. Over the course of Germany’s eight-game run to the EuroBasket title, the 29-year-old shooting guard hit 43% of his shots from beyond the arc. 

Although not the most defensive-minded player, Obst could find a spot on several NBA teams that need help improving their floor spacing and outside shooting. With championship experience on various international levels, Obst’s pedigree and skill set make him an attractive depth option for playoff-contending teams. 

Jantunen is no stranger to North American basketball. Having played college ball for the Utah Utes from 2019 through 2021 and a short stint with the Golden State Warriors Summer League squad in 2023, Jantunen could certainly make a return to the NBA level. 

Averaging 12.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists during Finland’s nine tournament games, the 25-year-old forward has spent the last two years competing in the LNB Elite, helping Paris claim the title in 2024-25. A capable two-way player, Jantunen’s size, shooting touch, and basketball IQ make him an attractive piece for a championship-seeking team.