After helping Georgia stun Spain in their EuroBasket 2025 opener, Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze continued to impress with a strong individual performance despite his team’s 78-62 loss to Italy in Group C play on Saturday. Bitadze finished as Georgia’s leading scorer, posting 22 points, four rebounds, and three blocks across 27 minutes. Georgia head coach Aleksandar Džikić praised Bitadze’s performance and development, reflecting on his growth from a young player into a key contributor at the international level.