Fiji men's national basketball team
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.
FIBA ranking | 154 2 (15 September 2023)[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 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]
References
- "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- 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
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