Great Britain tops Switzerland in EuroBasket pre-qualifying opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Great Britain secured a decisive 110-75 victory over Switzerland in Fribourg, starting their pre-qualifying campaign for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament. Tosan Evbuomwan excelled in his debut for GB, contributing 21 points in 25 minutes, while Amari Williams added eight points and seven rebounds. Great Britain dominated throughout, winning all four quarters and establishing a 79-51 lead by the end of the third quarter. The team is now preparing for their next match against Slovakia on Sunday and will play Switzerland again on November 29.
- •Great Britain leads Group E after the win against Switzerland.
- •Tosan Evbuomwan scored 21 points on his GB debut.
- •The team won each quarter, establishing a significant third-quarter lead.
- •Amari Williams contributed eight points and seven rebounds.
- •Next match for GB is against Slovakia on August 30.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Evbuomwan impresses as GB cruise past Switzerland
- 7:22 PMBBC Sport — Evbuomwan impresses as GB cruise past Switzerland
"Great Britain start their pre-qualifying campaign for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament with a convincing win over Switzerland.
"Great Britain start their pre-qualifying campaign for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament with a convincing win over Switzerland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:22 PMEvbuomwan impresses as GB cruise past Switzerland
Great Britain start their pre-qualifying campaign for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament with a convincing win over Switzerland.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 7:22 PMEvbuomwan impresses as GB cruise past Switzerland
Great Britain start their pre-qualifying campaign for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament with a convincing win over Switzerland.
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