Where are the Valkyries? EuroBasket Finals Edition

Sunday was the last day of the tournament as teams were fighting for medals and the last spot in World Cup qualifying. Cecilia Zandalasini has to report back to the Valkyries in 48 hours now while Janelle Salaun and Julie Vanloo will also be making their return. Unsigned players are now available to sign with a WNBA team and roster moves have to be made to get teams back to legal rosters.

Lithuania

The first game of the day was the direct playoff for the last spot in World Cup qualifying from Europe. Turkey had the lead early, but Lithuania used a strong third quarter to get the advantage heading into the final period. Turkey had the last run in the fourth quarter though to win 99-87. Juste Jocyte had 23 points, 5 rebounds, and a game-high 8 assists in 35 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-eurobasket-2025/games/124280-LTU-TUR#boxscore

France vs Italy

The bronze medal game had France trying to get a medal again even though they were disappointed to miss out on a chance at the championship while Italy was trying to end a drought of three decades. Italy came out with the intensity that they needed to get the 69-54 win and return to the podium as Cecilia Zandalasini led all scorers with 20 points in 26 minutes. Janelle Salaun had 9 points in 28 minutes while Migna Toure led France with 13 points and had 4 rebounds in 30 minutes and Iliana Rupert had 4 points in 13 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-eurobasket-2025/games/123071-FRA-ITA#boxscore

Belgium

The last game of the day was for the championship and a rematch of the final game from two years ago. Spain had the lead in the first half, but Belgium kept it close in the second half and then used one more big comeback to escape with a 67-65 win and to repeat as champions, automatically qualifying for the World Cup. Julie Vanloo had 4 points in 35 minutes while Kyara Linskens had 17 points and 6 rebounds in 31 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-eurobasket-2025/games/123072-ESP-BEL#boxscore