FIBA EuroBasket is the premier continental championship for senior men's national basketball teams in Europe. Organized by FIBA Europe, it is one of the most prestigious and historically rich tournaments in international basketball, first held in 1935. Typically contested every four years, it features a format beginning with a group stage and progressing through knockout rounds to crown the European champion. The tournament is renowned for its incredibly high level of competition, tactical sophistication, and passionate fan atmospheres. It has served as the launching pad for legendary players and teams, and victory at EuroBasket is considered a crowning achievement for any European nation. The tournament also awards individual honors, with the MVP being one of the most coveted titles in European sport.