Sweden Announces Women's Basketball Roster for EuroBasket 2025
Sweden's women's basketball team unveils its roster for EuroBasket 2025, highlighting key players and addressing absences due to injury.
Key Points
- • Sweden's women's basketball roster for EuroBasket 2025 is finalized, with the first game against Germany.
- • Key players include Frida Eldebrink and debutant Tilda Trygger.
- • Two players, Sofia Persson and Tove Sabel, have been dropped to reserves due to strategy reasons.
- • Elin Eldebrink and Regan Magarity are notable absences due to injuries.
Sweden's national women's basketball team has officially announced its roster for the EuroBasket 2025 tournament, set to begin with a match against Germany on Thursday. Head coach Robin Sandberg's squad features a blend of experience and youth, with players like Frida Eldebrink and Mathilda Ekh leading the team, alongside newcomer Tilda Trygger, who will debut on the senior stage after rising through the ranks at North Carolina State University.
The finalized roster includes 12 players, six of whom also participated in the 2021 EuroBasket, showcasing a commitment to maintaining team cohesion—a key factor highlighted by Sandberg. He noted, "We have had a similar squad for a long time and it will be our biggest 'edge'" when facing opponents with less preparation time due to late roster changes.
However, Sweden will miss the talents of Elin Eldebrink and Regan Magarity, both sidelined due to injuries. In a strategic roster decision, Sofia Persson and Tove Sabel have been placed on reserve, reflecting the coach's focus on players who are more familiar with the team's style and strategy. Despite these challenges, Sandberg expressed optimism regarding the team's preparation and competitive edge, emphasizing the importance of strong defensive capabilities alongside integrated offensive plays, as eight players currently compete in international leagues.
As Sweden gears up for the tournament, the team's mix of returning veterans and emerging talents aims to build on its legacy in European women's basketball.