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Second Season of eFIBA Will Feature 61 Participating Nations

The second season of eFIBA, the official NBA 2K24 tournament organized by the international federation for basketball, will have 61 nations participating in a series of events. Beginning October 3, national federations across seven regional areas will battle in the Pro-Am game mode to secure a spot in the inaugural in-person eFIBA World Finals at […]

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FIBA Unveils Sustainable MVP Trophy for 3×3 World Tour

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour has unveiled a new MVP trophy that will be awarded at each of its World Tour 2023 stops that is produced entirely from 100% recycled materials. Designed by Sustain Awards, the trophy is constructed utilizing 100% recycled waste packaging which reduces the trophy’s carbon dioxide production by 75% compared to […]

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FIBA Partners with 2K Gaming and NBA 2K League

FIBA has entered into an agreement with the publisher of NBA 2K and the NBA 2K League that will offer a platform to organize international events for national federations and the esport gaming community. The multiyear deal further strengthens eFIBA events and the NBA 2K League by providing an opportunity to identify regional talent, offering […]

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ESPN to Broadcast 92 Games of 2023 FIBA World Cup

FIBA and ESPN have announced a rights agreement for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, with all 92 games available on ESPN platforms, including ESPN2 and ESPN Plus. The international tournament tips off August 25 and concludes September 10. Six games will air on ESPN2, including three in the first round featuring Team USA. All […]

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FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final Headed to Saudi Arabia

FIBA has announced the 12th edition of the 3×3 World Tour Final will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 8–9, 2023. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2023, in Vienna, Austria. FIBA President Hamane Niang and Dr. Ghassan Tashkandi, president of the Saudi Arabia Basketball Federation, […]

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Fans watch during a group play game during the 2023 FIBA 3x3 world championships which is currently being organized in Vienna. Photo via FIBA

FIBA Continues 3×3’s Global Reach at World Championships in Austria

When the 2010 Youth Olympic Games included 3×3 basketball, USA Basketball Chief Executive Officer Jim Tooley told colleagues that the half-court discipline would be a full Olympic sport someday. “Some people thought I was crazy, but it’s really a great event,” Tooley recalled last week as the U.S. and nearly two dozen other countries started […]

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FIBA World Cup Heads to Germany in 2026, Qatar in 2027

FIBA has announced the hosts for both the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The German Basketball Federation will host the women’s tournament, while the Qatar Basketball Federation has been awarded the hosting rights for the men’s tournament. The decisions were made by FIBA’s Central Board during the […]

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Innovative LED Court Approved for First FIBA Competition

The 2023 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup will make history as the first FIBA event to be played on an ASB GlassFloor in Madrid from July 15-23. The LumiFlex court provided by ASB GlassFloor is a full video floor allowing for interactive applications as well as an enhanced show staging with additional options for […]

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