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

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

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.
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.
Andreas Zagklis explained why Asia will host 3rd FIBA World Cup in a row

2023-12-07

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis held his end-of-the-year press conference with media members, covering plenty of topics. One of them was the FIBA Basketball World Cup hosting. After Qatar was announced as the host of the FIBA World Cup in 2027, it became official that for the 3rd time in a row, Asia will be hosting the most prestigious basketball competition.
How a decade of changes led Germany to win FIBA World Cup

2023-11-20

Just a few months ago, we all got excited about the fantastic performance of the German national team that Gordon Herbert led to the FIBA Basketball World Cup victory. Thanks to the FIBA World Cup success, Germany made a significant leap in the international ranking, gaining 8 positions and settling in third place, behind only the USA and Spain.
Steve Kerr admits Team USA underestimated Andreas Obst

2023-11-06

Almost two months have passed since the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, but Team USA head coach Steve Kerr still has a memory of the Germany national team's sharpshooter Andreas Obst. Obst torched Team USA in the FIBA World Cup semifinal, scoring 24 points (2/3 2PT, 4/8 3PT, 8/9 FT) in a 113-111 win.
Steve Kerr to leave Team USA after 2024 Paris Olympics

2023-11-06

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will close his Team USA chapter after the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 58-year-old confirmed that he will leave his head coach position after the Olympics. "No," Kerr told Joe Vardon from The Athletic if he would coach Team USA after the Paris Games. "To me, it's a two-year cycle. Pop coached a World Cup and the Olympics, now it's my turn to pass the baton."
Gordon Herbert confirms he won't leave German national team

2023-10-20

German national team head coach Gordon Herbert confirmed he'll lead the country in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. "Nobody has to worry. I won't leave the national team," Herbert gave a short comment to bild.de.
Vassilis Spanoulis becomes Greek national team head coach

2023-10-02

Vassilis Spanoulis is officially replacing Dimitris Itoudis as the new Greek national team head coach, the Greek Basketball Federation announced. Spanoulis and the Greek Basketball Federation agreed to a 2-year deal. Spanoulis' upcoming challenges include the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, and possibly the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Moustapha Fall reviews Olympiacos' gains and losses, explains why he won't learn Greek

2023-09-30

At one point during his discussion with BasketNews during Olympiacos Piraeus' media day, Moustapha Fall realized that he had to get it off his chest.  "Honestly, I don't want to talk about the national team. I just want to talk about Olympiacos," he said after being asked several questions about his World Cup experience with France.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas rates Lithuanian talent, offers advice to Ignas Brazdeikis

2023-09-28

Always smiling, Mindaugas Kuzminskas was obviously in a good mood during AEK Athens' media day. The Greek club made several high-profile signings this past summer, including Jordan McRae, Brian McLemore, Mfiondu Kabengele, and 2018 EuroLeague champion Chasson Randle.
Nemanja Nedovic stands firm on decision to skip FIBA World Cup 2023

2023-09-26

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade guard Nemanja Nedovic made it clear that he holds no regrets about his decision to skip the FIBA World Cup 2023, where the Serbian national team secured a second-place finish. "No regrets, it was my decision," Nedovic shared his thoughts with Sportklub.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: record-breaking engangement announced

2023-09-26

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 witnessed some phenomenal and record-breaking engagement levels to cement its status as the biggest and most successful event in FIBA's history.
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