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Ready for their third appearance at FIBA EuroBasket, the Icelandic national team has officially announced its 12-man roster for the competition.

Head coach Craig Pedersen will once again lead the squad, with Martin Hermannsson (Alba Berlin) and Elvar Már Friðriksson (Manresa) as the most notable names spearheading the effort.

Iceland previously competed in EuroBasket 2015 and EuroBasket 2017, but despite spirited performances, they were unable to secure a win in either tournament. This time, the team is determined to make history by recording their first-ever EuroBasket victory.

Drawn into Group D, Iceland will face a challenging path against Israel, Poland, France, Belgium, and Slovenia. Their tournament debut will take place on August 28, 2025, in Katowice, where they go up against Deni Avdija and Israel at 14:00 CET.

🇮🇸 Iceland’s 12-Man Roster for EuroBasket 2025:

  • Ægir Þór Steinarsson (Leganés, Spain) – Guard
  • Hilmar Smári Henningsson (Stjarnan, Iceland) – Guard
  • Jón Axel Guðmundsson (Burgos, Spain) – Guard
  • Elvar Már Friðriksson (Manresa, Spain) – Guard
  • Kári Jónsson (Valur, Iceland) – Guard
  • Kristinn Pálsson (Valur, Iceland) – Forward
  • Martin Hermannsson (Alba Berlin, Germany) – Guard
  • Haukur Helgi Pálsson (Álftanes, Iceland) – Forward
  • Óðinn Guðmundsson (Stjarnan, Iceland) – Forward
  • Tryggvi Hlinason (Bilbao, Spain) – Center
  • Styrmir Snær Þrastarson (Básquet Betis-Moris, Spain) – Forward
  • Sigtryggur Arnar Björnsson (Tindastóll, Iceland) – Guard

With a mix of experienced international players and promising young talents, Iceland will rely on leadership from veterans like Hermannsson and Haukur Helgi Pálsson, while big man Tryggvi Hlinason will provide size and rim protection.

Rising stars such as Styrmir Snær Þrastarson and Óðinn Gunnarsson will look to make their mark on the continental stage.

Although the group is tough – with powerhouse nations like France and Slovenia – the Icelandic squad is motivated to show resilience, passion, and teamwork in hopes of finally celebrating their first EuroBasket victory.

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