Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament, find out everything about Germany, including its roster with Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder, as well as its schedule, scores, and where to watch the Germany national team basketball games.

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The 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament is around the corner, and the Germany national team, alongside its stars Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder, is set to begin its Olympic journey soon.

2-pointers this season

58%
19,2
Points made: 19,2
Accuracy: 58,1%
Place in standings: 6
Record max: 27
Record min: 15
Most made 2FGs: Franz Wagner

In this article, you'll find when Germany will play exhibition games, its full roster, schedule in the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament, and scores.

Germany roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament

Germany already made the last cuts and announced its full roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament.

Germany roster includes four NBA players: Franz Wagner, Dennis Schroder, Moritz Wagner, and Daniel Theis.

The final roster lacks the Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein and Dallas Mavericks power forward Maxi Kleber.

Hartenstein previously expressed Olympic aspirations with the German national team but hinted at uncertainty about being selected: "I don't think I'll be invited to the Olympics under any circumstances."

Meanwhile, Kleber had a conflict with team captain Schroder last summer.

Player Team
Isaac Bonga FC Bayern Munich (Germany)
Oscar da Silva FC Bayern Munich (Germany)
Niels Giffey FC Bayern Munich (Germany)
Maodo Lo EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (Italy)
Andreas Obst FC Bayern Munich (Germany)
Dennis Schroder Brooklyn Nets (NBA)
Daniel Theis Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
Johannes Thiemann Gunma Crane Thunders (Japan)
Moritz Wagner Orlando Magic (NBA)
Franz Wagner Orlando Magic (NBA)
Nick Weiler-Babb FC Bayern Munich (Germany)
Johannes Voigtmann EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (Italy)

Germany Basketball Olympics 2024 schedule

After finding out about the Germany roster, it's time to check when the Germany national team plays basketball.

Gordie Herbert's squad beat Japan 97-77 (28-21, 24-23, 22-17, 23-16) and secured their first win in the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament.

Franz Wagner led the show for Germany, finishing the game with 22 points (9/17 FG, 2/8 3PT, 2/2 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 21 EFF.

2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament schedule

Game Time Date TV Score
vs. Japan 1:30 PM CET/7:30 AM ET July 27 ARD/ZDF/Peacock 97-77
vs. Brazil 9 PM CET/3 PM ET July 30 ARD/ZDF/Peacock 86-73
vs. France 9 PM CET/3 PM ET August 2 ARD/ZDF/Peacock 85-71
vs. Greece 11:00 PM CET/5 AM ET August 6 ARD/ZDF/Peacock 76-63
vs. France 5:30 p.m. CET/11:30 a.m. ET August 8 ARD/ZDF/Peacock 69-73
vs. Serbia 11:00 PM CET/5 AM ET August 10 ARD/ZDF/Peacock 83-93

Exhibition games schedule

Game Time Date TV Score
vs. France 4:00 PM CET/10:00 AM ET July 6 Magenta Sport 66-90
vs. France 9:10 PM CET/3:10 PM ET July 8 ProSieben/Joyn/Ran 70-65
vs. Netherlands 7:30 PM CET/1:30 PM ET July 13 Magenta Sport 95-50
vs. Japan 7:30 PM CET/1:30 PM ET July 19 Magenta Sport 104-83
vs. Team USA 9 PM CET/3 PM ET July 22 ProSieben/Joyn/Ran 88-92

Where to watch the Germany Basketball Olympics 2024?

You might also wonder where to watch Germany play during the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament. The broadcast and coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games vary by country.

However, in Germany, the national team games will be broadcast on the national broadcasters ARD and ZDF. In Germany, Eurosport will also cover some of the German basketball games.

Viewers in the US will be able to watch Germany and Franz Wagner on NBC's streaming platform Peacock.

Edvinas Jablonskis
Edvinas Jablonskis
Daily Editor
Edvinas Jablonskis began his basketball coverage career in 2017. Starting as a Daily Writer for BasketNews.lt, he steadily climbed the ranks and became a Daily Editor for BasketNews.com in 2021, a position he continues to hold. Over the years, Jablonskis has covered multiple EuroLeague Final Fours and international tournaments, including the FIBA EuroBasket, FIBA Basketball World Cup, and FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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