Former Spartan Szymon Zapala makes final roster for Polish Senior Men's National Team

A former Spartan will officially be representing his country on the national team.

Former Michigan State big man Szymon Zapala has been included on the final roster for the Polish Senior Men's National Team. He is one of 16 players to make the roster and will begin participating in team activities next week.

Being part of the Polish Senior Men's National Team means Zapala will start playing and participating in FIBA international events, and possibly could find himself playing in the 2028 Olympics. That is, of course, a few years away but certainly something to keep in mind with this news.

Zapala is also set to play for his national team in the upcoming EuroBasket tournament in late August.

Zapala averaged 14.2 minutes per game for the Spartans last year and averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in 36 games played. He was a regular starter for Michigan State in his lone season with the Spartans. He also previously played for Utah State and Longwood before transferring to Michigan State for his senior year this past season.

Congrats to @szymon_zapala! He has been included in the final roster of 16 players for the Polish Senior Men's National Team and will participate in team activities starting next week pic.twitter.com/xfx75Nh1Wk— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) July 18, 2025

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