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The International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA, from its French name Federation internationale de basketball, is an association of national organisations which governs international competition in basketball. FIBA defines the international rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required, regulates the transfer of athletes across countries, and controls the appointment of international referees. A total of 213 national federations are now members, organised since 1989 into five zones or "commissions": Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
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The International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA, from its French name Federation internationale de basketball, is an association of national organisations which governs international competition in basketball. FIBA defines the international rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required, regulates the transfer of athletes across countries, and controls the appointment of international referees. A total of 213 national federations are now members, organised since 1989 into five zones or "commissions": Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
- ‘My body was hurt, my heart was hurt,’ says 33-year-old former NBA star after Ducks win, reflecting on ‘tough’ two years
- Lin posts two 20-pointers in last two games after a comparatively dry spell since rejoining the Ducks
From on-court training to postgame hotpots, former NBA and CBA star Zhou Qi and prospect Ben Li have formed a brotherhood Down Under playing for South East Melbourne Phoenix.
From on-court training to postgame hotpots, former NBA and CBA star Zhou Qi and prospect Ben Li have formed a brotherhood Down Under playing for South East Melbourne Phoenix.
The 20-year-old says he ‘couldn’t turn my back against’ CBA opportunity despite US college game being a childhood goal.
The 20-year-old says he ‘couldn’t turn my back against’ CBA opportunity despite US college game being a childhood goal.
Li Tsz-kwan ‘happy people finally notice Hong Kong players’ as she joins 32 of Women’s Chinese Basketball Association’s best after a breakout rookie season with Shaanxi Tianze.
Li Tsz-kwan ‘happy people finally notice Hong Kong players’ as she joins 32 of Women’s Chinese Basketball Association’s best after a breakout rookie season with Shaanxi Tianze.
The 25-year-old former Houston Rockets centre will make his debut with South East Melbourne Phoenix this weekend.
The 25-year-old former Houston Rockets centre will make his debut with South East Melbourne Phoenix this weekend.
‘The environment is ripe for our success,’ says new Bay Area Chun Yu Phoenixes general manager Liu Quansheng, as League CEO Matt Beyer hopes franchise becomes ‘new face’ of Chinese basketball.
‘The environment is ripe for our success,’ says new Bay Area Chun Yu Phoenixes general manager Liu Quansheng, as League CEO Matt Beyer hopes franchise becomes ‘new face’ of Chinese basketball.
Chinese social media users criticise the team after narrow loss in final, before former national team coach Du offers robust defence.
Chinese social media users criticise the team after narrow loss in final, before former national team coach Du offers robust defence.
Japan defend their title against China in Jordan as Saori Miyazaki top scores with 26 points in the final.
Japan defend their title against China in Jordan as Saori Miyazaki top scores with 26 points in the final.
China, who were stunned by Serbia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer, are now considered favourites to go on and win the tournament.
China, who were stunned by Serbia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer, are now considered favourites to go on and win the tournament.
Dominant Chinese win their second game in a row in Jordan, beating Taiwanese side 124-50 as six players put up double figures in blowout ahead of Australia meeting.
Dominant Chinese win their second game in a row in Jordan, beating Taiwanese side 124-50 as six players put up double figures in blowout ahead of Australia meeting.
Favourites send message to four-time defending champions Japan, who beat India by 90 points, as Yang Liwei leads Chinese scoring in Jordan.
Favourites send message to four-time defending champions Japan, who beat India by 90 points, as Yang Liwei leads Chinese scoring in Jordan.
Chinese men’s basketball team looking to qualify for 2023 tournament held in Japan, Philippines and Indonesia after missing out on Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Chinese men’s basketball team looking to qualify for 2023 tournament held in Japan, Philippines and Indonesia after missing out on Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
How the 19-year-old giant Kai Sotto went from playing barefoot against construction workers in the streets to playing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
How the 19-year-old giant Kai Sotto went from playing barefoot against construction workers in the streets to playing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Winner-take-all game in Canada ends 105-80 to Greeks, who move on to semi-finals and hope of final Tokyo 2020 spot.
Winner-take-all game in Canada ends 105-80 to Greeks, who move on to semi-finals and hope of final Tokyo 2020 spot.
Chinese men must beat Greece to progress to semi-finals and retain hope of qualifying for Olympic hoops tournament.
Chinese men must beat Greece to progress to semi-finals and retain hope of qualifying for Olympic hoops tournament.
The 23-year-old Washington Wizards player went from trying to hide his mixed-race identity as a child to becoming the NBA’s only Japanese first-round draft pick.
The 23-year-old Washington Wizards player went from trying to hide his mixed-race identity as a child to becoming the NBA’s only Japanese first-round draft pick.
Local organisers and Fiba sign contract on Tuesday for outdoor event that will see the world’s top 12 teams vie for honours with fans allowed to attend.
Local organisers and Fiba sign contract on Tuesday for outdoor event that will see the world’s top 12 teams vie for honours with fans allowed to attend.
The 18-year-old announces ‘next step on my journey’ after leaving NBA G League Ignite set-up for Gilas Pilipinas national team duties, as Sixers chairman delights at attracting ‘a player of Kai’s potential from Asia’.
The 18-year-old announces ‘next step on my journey’ after leaving NBA G League Ignite set-up for Gilas Pilipinas national team duties, as Sixers chairman delights at attracting ‘a player of Kai’s potential from Asia’.
The 25-year-old established herself as one of the world’s top half-court players after Hong Kong’s silver medal at the 2019 World Reign Finals.
The 25-year-old established herself as one of the world’s top half-court players after Hong Kong’s silver medal at the 2019 World Reign Finals.
‘Today is a big day in the hobby’ says collector after ‘finalising’ highest-priced NBA card ever sold – a Luka Doncic National Treasures Auto Logoman 1/1.
‘Today is a big day in the hobby’ says collector after ‘finalising’ highest-priced NBA card ever sold – a Luka Doncic National Treasures Auto Logoman 1/1.
Teenager had travelled to meet up with national team ahead of ill-fated Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers in Qatar but returned to US.
Teenager had travelled to meet up with national team ahead of ill-fated Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers in Qatar but returned to US.
Fiba announce February matches in Qatar are off days after Taiwan and Malaysia refuse to travel, with China to take break.
Fiba announce February matches in Qatar are off days after Taiwan and Malaysia refuse to travel, with China to take break.
Chinese will also face European champions France and Asian No 1 Iran at men’s tournament if they can progress from Canada qualifiers.
Chinese will also face European champions France and Asian No 1 Iran at men’s tournament if they can progress from Canada qualifiers.
Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga to face veteran in first game on February 10, but Philippines prospect will be with national team.
Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga to face veteran in first game on February 10, but Philippines prospect will be with national team.
Basketball governing body Fiba docks China, Taiwan and South Korea associations two points from Asia Cup qualifying standings after failure to travel to November matches.
Basketball governing body Fiba docks China, Taiwan and South Korea associations two points from Asia Cup qualifying standings after failure to travel to November matches.
Introduction of a new rule allows the switch following Golden State Warriors’ failure to re-sign Lin after paperwork hold-up with Fiba and China.
Introduction of a new rule allows the switch following Golden State Warriors’ failure to re-sign Lin after paperwork hold-up with Fiba and China.
Golden State return was called off after failure to get international clearance to sign for NBA team and be waived to G League outfit.
Golden State return was called off after failure to get international clearance to sign for NBA team and be waived to G League outfit.
Division one college player Ben Li, 19, thanks idol-turned-friend Jeremy Lin for providing an outlet ‘if I’m struggling’ and hopes fellow young Asians can ‘break out of their comfort zones’.
Division one college player Ben Li, 19, thanks idol-turned-friend Jeremy Lin for providing an outlet ‘if I’m struggling’ and hopes fellow young Asians can ‘break out of their comfort zones’.
The 31-year-old successfully applies for a Taiwanese passport opening the door to him representing the national team at international competition.
The 31-year-old successfully applies for a Taiwanese passport opening the door to him representing the national team at international competition.
Hong Kong-based East Asia Super League teams up with world basketball governing body FIBA for a Uefa Champions League-like competition slated for end of 2021.
Hong Kong-based East Asia Super League teams up with world basketball governing body FIBA for a Uefa Champions League-like competition slated for end of 2021.