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Dominican Republic
	File:Basketball federation of Dominican Republic.png
FIBA ranking	25 5
Joined FIBA	1954
FIBA zone	FIBA Americas
National federation	Federación Dominicana de Baloncesto
Coach	John Calipari
Olympic Games
Appearances	None
Medals	None
FIBA World Cup
Appearances	1
Medals	None
FIBA Americas Championship
Appearances	10
Medals	Bronze: 2011

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The Dominican Republic national basketball team is the men's basketball side that represent the Dominican Republic in international competition. During 2011 and 2012 competitions, John Calipari, head coach at the University of Kentucky and a former NBA head coach, coached the team.^[1]^[2] The team finished third in the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship and fourth in the 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, one position shy of qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Among those returning Jack Michael Martinez sign a 1.3Million contract for the Dominican Republic for a 3Yr extention."Even tho im from Argentina this team has shown me alot and i feel so honor to represent this country as my own" Martinez says. In 20ll Martinez led the Dominican Republic to the playoffs with a injured left pinky that game he scored 19pts,14ast,1stl, 5rebs, 13ast. Terry Smith is returning to the Roster he was suspended til further notice, this will be his last year 2012-2013season. After his 2010 Altercation on the court during a playoff game that put another player in the hospital Smith was charged with Assault and Battery. He sign for 985K 1year he is order to finish out his season he already was signed to the team with a 3yr contract 2010-2013 so he has the honor of representing the D.R. once more averaging 20pts, 3stls, 6rebs, 3to,3blks 3fls, 25mins a game." I am very apreciative to have been accepted and finish at my contract and prove myself to the world again, i do apologize for the confusing and negative spotlight i put on my team and country i feel the descision is fair since working in a schools/running a Boys&Girls club in america/South Carolina and mentoring and coaching it has been a big eye opener for me and want everyone to know im not a bad guy again i am sincerely sorry" His coach said that everyone deserves a second chance and Smith Deserves one "Terry is a real good humble young man just got caught up in a situation where he is redeeming himself" Carlito Malalos will be returning to the Dominican roster in November,#45 fans are very excited to see him return to the line up the point guard superstar is back.

Current squad

Dominican Republic National Basketball Team 2012 roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	No.	Name	Age – Date of birth	Height	Club	Ctr.
	45	Carlito Malalos	18 – (1993-10-16)October 16, 1993	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	Federacion Dominicana De Baloncesto	Template:Country data dominican
SG	9	Gerardo Suero	23 – (1989-04-20)April 20, 1989	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	Club San Martín de Corrientes
C	14	Josh Asselin	33 – (1978-12-12)December 12, 1978	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)	Assignia Manresa
G/F	9	Francisco García	30 – (1981-12-31)December 31, 1981	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	Sacramento Kings
C	10	Al Horford	26 – (1986-06-03)June 3, 1986	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)	Atlanta Hawks
F/C	11	Elys Guzman	29 – (1982-05-24)May 24, 1982	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)	Toros de Nuevo Laredo
PG	6	Terry Smith	26 – (1986-01-02)January 2, 1986	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	Dominican Republic	Template:Country data Dominican Republic American
SF	13	Eulis Báez	30 – (1982-03-13)March 13, 1982	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	Joventut Badalona
F/C	15	Jack Michael Martínez	30 – (1981-10-12)October 12, 1981	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)	Club San Martín de Corrientes
F/C	12	Karl Towns	15 – (1995-11-16)November 16, 1995	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)	St. Joseph High School (Metuchen)

Head coach

John Calipari

Assistant coach(es)

Advance scout(es)

Patrick Zipfel

Legend

club Current team
nat Country of current prof. team

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Competitions

FIBA World championships

Year	Position	Tournament	Host
1978	12	1978 FIBA World Championship	Philippines

FIBA Americas championships

Year	Position	Tournament	Host
1980	Didn't Compete	1980 FIBA Americas Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
1984	9th	1984 FIBA Americas Championship	São Paulo, Brazil
1988	Didn't Compete	1988 FIBA Americas Championship	Montevideo, Uruguay
1989	6th	1989 FIBA Americas Championship	Mexico City, Mexico
1992	Didn't Compete	1992 FIBA Americas Championship	Portland, Oregon, United States
1993	9th	1993 FIBA Americas Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
1995	7th	1995 FIBA Americas Championship	Tucumán, Argentina
1997	9th	1997 FIBA Americas Championship	Montevideo, Uruguay
1999	7th	1999 FIBA Americas Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
2001	Didn't Compete	2001 FIBA Americas Championship	Neuquén, Argentina
2003	8th	2003 FIBA Americas Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
2005	6th	2005 FIBA Americas Championship	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2007	Didn't Compete	2007 FIBA Americas Championship	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
2009	5th	2009 FIBA Americas Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
2011		2011 FIBA Americas Championship	Mar del Plata, Argentina

Pan American Games

Year	Position	Tournament	Host
1951–75	Didn't Compete	1951-75 Pan American Games
1979	9th	1979 Pan American Games	San Juan, Puerto Rico
1983	9th	1983 Pan American Games	Caracas, Venezuela
1987–95	Didn't Compete	1987-95 Pan American Games
1999	6th	1999 Pan American Games	Winnipeg, Canada
2003		2003 Pan American Games	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2007	Didn't Compete	2007 Pan American Games	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
0	1	0	1

CentroBasket championship

Year	Position	Tournament	Host
1969	5th	CentroBasket Championship	Hanava, Cuba
1971	4th	CentroBasket Championship	Caracas, Venezuela
1973	7th	CentroBasket Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
1975	4th	CentroBasket Championship	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1977		CentroBasket Championship	Panama City, Panama
1981	5th	CentroBasket Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
1985	6th	CentroBasket Championship	Toluca, Mexico
1987	4th	CentroBasket Championship	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1989	5th	CentroBasket Championship	Havana, Cuba
1993	4th	CentroBasket Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico
1995		CentroBasket Championship	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1997		CentroBasket Championship	Tegucigalpa, Honduras
1999		CentroBasket Championship	Havana, Cuba
2001	5th	CentroBasket Championship	Toluca, Mexico
2003		CentroBasket Championship	Culiacán, Mexico
2004		CentroBasket Championship	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2006	5th	CentroBasket Championship	Panama City, Panama
2008		CentroBasket Championship	Cancún, Mexico
2010		CentroBasket Championship	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2012		CentroBasket Championship	San Juan, Puerto Rico

Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
3	3	3	9

Squads

1999 Americas championship

2003 Central American and Caribbean championship

2003 Pan American Games

2003 Americas championship

2004 Central American and Caribbean championship

2005 Americas championship

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2006 Central American and Caribbean championship

2006 Central American and Caribbean Games

2008 Central American and Caribbean championship

FIBA Americas Championship 2009

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Player Updates: Carlito Malalos

Carlito Malalos will be returning to the Dominican Republic for another show season the 26 year old 6'5 phenom is back healthier than ever after hurting his leg in last years semi-finals. " I am totally ready for this new season i was scared but new it everything would fall in to place i just signed a new 1yr contract so im excited ive been working close with the trainer to improve my leg strength and stamina" Dwyane Wade told reporters he is loving Malalos game and is looking forward to viewing his games when he has time. During the summer Malalos was spotted in New York City with rapper Fabolous, rumors are circulating stating that the two are cousins neither one have responded.

References

^ CoachCal.com (May 11, 2012). "Calipari Accepts Offer to Coach Dominican National Team". Retrieved May 24, 2012.
^ ESPN (May 19, 2011). "John Calipari explains Dominican decision". Retrieved May 25, 2011.
^ http://www.latinbasket.com/Dominican-Republic/basketball-National-Team.asp

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[1] CoachCal.com (May 11, 2012). "Calipari Accepts Offer to Coach Dominican National Team". Retrieved May 24, 2012.

[2] ESPN (May 19, 2011). "John Calipari explains Dominican decision". Retrieved May 25, 2011.

[3] ttp://www.latinbasket.com/Dominican-Republic/basketball-National-Team.asp

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