However, beyond the established stars and household names, a fresh wave of talent is making its mark.
The under-23 crowd is not just tagging along. They’re driving their teams deep into the tournament with fearless play and breakout performances.
Keep in mind, these players were chosen based on their age (born 2002 or younger) and their form over the first 10 days of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. Only players whose teams advanced to the Quarter-Finals were considered.
Iran’s Mohammad Amini is one of them.
It’s rare to see a 20-year-old dictate the flow of knockout basketball, but Amini has done just that for Iran.
He’s second on the team in scoring (17.8), rebounds (6.5) and efficiency (16.0) while also ranking third in assists and steals.
His defining moment came in the Quarter-Finals against Chinese Taipei, when he exploded for 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead an epic comeback.
Iran’s march to the Semi-Finals has Amini's fingerprints all over it.