In the group stage of the men's basketball team in the European Championship, Italy defeated Spain 67-63.

After this game, the Italian men's basketball team advanced early and locked in the top 16 seats.

Currently, 12 teams have won the top 16 seats, namely Turkey, Serbia, Latvia in Group A, Germany, Lithuania, Finland in Group B, Greece and Italy in Group C, and Israel, Poland, France and Slovenia in Group D.