Carmelo Anthony unveils FIBA World Cup 2027 visual identity

Carmelo Anthony unveils FIBA World Cup 2027 visual identity

2025-01-27

FIBA Global Ambassador Carmelo Anthony has launched the official visual identity of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, along with the 'Step It Up' campaign, which is set to unite players, teams and fans in propelling the legacy and impact of the competition to unprecedented heights.   
Famous ESPN journalist criticizes Greece, Serbia, FIBA over media access

Famous ESPN journalist criticizes Greece, Serbia, FIBA over media access

2024-11-07

International FIBA tournaments like EuroBaskets or World Cups are attracting the biggest basketball stars from all around the world. However, basketball fans aren't very likely to hear even a single quote from them.
Anyone can be next New Zealand's head coach: Federation posts a job ad

Anyone can be next New Zealand's head coach: Federation posts a job ad

2024-08-13

The New Zealand Basketball Federation (BBNZ) parted ways with head coach Pero Cameron on August 8th. They're searching for his successor in an unconventional way. Usually, basketball federations either have special committees that appoint the next head coach or call a special meeting to determine the person who will lead the national team.
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USA basketball men's national team coaching staff announced

2024-07-28

Several months after surrendering first place in the FIBA Global Ranking, a new coaching staff has been announced for the US men's national team. Steve Kerr from the Golden State Warriors will serve as the head coach in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alongside Kerr, Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and Gonzaga's Mark Few will join him as assistant coaches.
Which basketball teams qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics?

2024-07-08

Brazil, Greece, Spain, and Puerto Rico became the latest countries that will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics and its basketball tournament. They joined France, Australia, South Sudan, Japan, Team USA, Canada, Serbia, and Germany which qualified for the Olympic basketball tournament through the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
FIBA to change regulations after Borisa Simanic's case

2024-04-08

Serbian forward Borisa Simanic suffered a severe injury in the 2023 FIBA World Cup that caused initial panic in the Philippines in the middle of the night. FIBA is going to change regulations to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Sergio Scariolo to sign a long-term contract extension with Spain

2024-03-15

Sergio Scariolo is expected to remain the Spanish national team's head coach for the foreseeable future. Juan Jimenez from AS reports that the Italian tactician will remain the national team coach until 2028. That means Scariolo will coach Spain in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles if La Roja qualifies for it, of course.
Basketball in 2023: What were the most memorable moments?

2023-12-31

With 2023 coming to an end, BasketNews invites you to remember and relive the most memorable and exciting basketball moments of the year. It had plenty of exciting matchups, incredible finals, and unexpected transfers, followed by the FIBA Basketball World Cup, among other memorable events. So, take a seat and remember the most important basketball events of 2023.
Italy will make a bid to host FIBA Basketball World Cup 2031

2023-12-15

The FIBA Basketball World Cup might be returning to Europe. The Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) announced that it had positive talks with the Italian government about the possibility of making a bid for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2031 hosting rights.
Team USA will play Germany, South Sudan ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

2023-12-12

USA Basketball announced that the USA Basketball Men's National Team will play a pair of games in London as part of the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase and in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games.  The USA Basketball Showcase features a series of games that help the USA Basketball national teams prepare for major competitions, including the FIBA World Cup and Olympic Summer Games.