Vit Krejci is set to take on a critical role for the Czech national team at EuroBasket 2025, as the squad enters a transitional period ahead of next summer’s championship.
The Atlanta Hawks swingman confirmed in an interview with Flashscore’s Tomas Ramousek that the tournament is already a major focus. “It will be something new again,” Krejci said, emphasizing both the team’s recent changes and his eagerness to contribute. “It’s been rebuilt a little bit, we have a new coach and Tomas Satoransky will be there at the same time.”
Czechia has been placed in Group A, alongside Latvia, Turkiye, Serbia, Portugal, and Estonia. Krejci is expected to carry a larger share of responsibility than in previous international appearances.
Krejci made his senior national team debut in 2019 during the FIBA World Cup qualification phase. Now 24 years old, he enters EuroBasket with increased experience and production, following his most active NBA season to date.
In 57 games for the Hawks in 2024–25, Krejci averaged 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while shooting 49.7% from the field and 43.7% from three-point range. He started 16 games for an Atlanta team that secured the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference.
His development has been closely monitored by the Hawks’ coaching staff, who, according to Krejci, are supportive of his EuroBasket participation. “All the coaches in Atlanta were happy that I’ll be playing in EuroBasket, that I’m counted on,” he noted. “They believe that it will move me on again if I have a more important role.”
Krejci also revealed that several NBA coaches plan to attend games in Riga, Latvia, where Group A contests will be held between August 27 and September 14, 2025. The visibility could serve as an opportunity for further career growth ahead of his fifth NBA season.
The Czech national team has undergone significant changes in recent years. With younger players taking on prominent roles and veteran leadership from figures like Satoransky, the roster is being reshaped to remain competitive in a deep European field.
Latvia, the Group A host, will have home-court advantage, while Serbia enters the competition as a consistent title contender. Czechia’s path to the knockout stage will depend on how quickly the roster gels under new coaching leadership.
