Fiji men's national basketball team
FIBA ranking | 155 1 (1 March 2024)[1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1979 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Oceania | ||
National federation | Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation | ||
Oceanian Championship | |||
Appearances | None | ||
Pacific Games | |||
Appearances | ? | ||
Medals | (1): 2007 (3): 1983, 1987, 2015 (1): 1995 | ||
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The Fijian national basketball team is the team that represents Fiji in international basketball, administered by the Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation.[2] It is a member of FIBA Oceania.
The men's team are led by New Zealand NBL player Marques Whippy and his brothers Leonard and Waymann. Their father, Paul Whippy, has previously coached the men's team.[3]
In 2007, the men's team won the gold medal at the South Pacific Games.[4]
Competitive performances
FIBA Oceania ChampionshipNever participated Oceania Basketball Tournament
Commonwealth GamesNever participated |
Pacific Games
Pacific Mini Games
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Current team
As of 15 July 2017:[5] (Silver medal squad)
Fiji men's national basketball team roster | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Head coach position
- Paul Whippy - 2011
- Saula Koroi - 2013
Past teams
- Scroll down to see more.
2007 Men (Gold Medal Pacific Games)
- Adrian Bossley
- Baravi Thaman
- Frank Saketa
- Ioane Naivalurua
- Isikeli Mara
- Jale Vunisa
- Kolinio Matalau
- Laisiasa Puamau
- Leonard Whippy
- Marques Whippy
- Peniasi Sokosoko
- Sakiusa Rokodi
- Paul Whippy (Head Coach)[6]
Kit
Manufacturer
See also
References
- ^ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Profile - Fiji, FIBA.com, Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ Canterbury Rams aim to bounce back with victory in National Basketball League
- ^ Fiji men kill Guam for the Gold
- ^ 2015 Pacific Games - Port Moresby, Fiji - Team, Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ Statistics for Fiji playing in SPG 2007 Basketball - Men
- ^ Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI, Youtube.com, Retrieved 25 June 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Fiji Basketball at Australiabasket.com
Videos
- Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI Youtube.com video