Who won EuroBasket 2015?
Spain won EuroBasket 2015, defeating Lithuania 80-63 in the final held on the 20th of September 2015 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France. It was Spain's third EuroBasket title.
Questions about EuroBasket 2015
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was named MVP of EuroBasket 2015?
Pau Gasol was named the Most Valuable Player of EuroBasket 2015. He led all scorers with 25.6 points per game and also topped the blocks category with 2.3 per game.
Why was EuroBasket 2015 held in multiple countries?
Ukraine was originally awarded the hosting rights in December 2011, but the Russo-Ukrainian War forced FIBA Europe to relocate the tournament. On the 13th of June 2014, FIBA Europe officially confirmed Ukraine would not host, leading to the championship being split across Germany, Croatia, Latvia, and France.
What attendance record did EuroBasket 2015 set?
The final between Spain and Lithuania drew 26,922 spectators to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, setting a new record for the highest attendance in EuroBasket history.
Which teams qualified for the 2016 Olympics through EuroBasket 2015?
Spain and Lithuania qualified directly for the 2016 Summer Olympics as the top two finishers. The next five teams advanced to the World Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, and Turkey qualified as a replacement invitee.
Where were EuroBasket 2015 games played?
EuroBasket 2015 was played across four cities: Berlin (Group B), Zagreb (Group C), Riga (Group D), and Montpellier (Group A). The knockout phase and final were held in Lille, France at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.