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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.
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- ‘We want to be seen as the pinnacle or hub of basketball in east Asia’, says veteran of sports scene
Hong Kong was to host the world-class Boomers on February 23 but instead will travel to Brisbane, three days after playing Guam away
Hong Kong was to host the world-class Boomers on February 23 but instead will travel to Brisbane, three days after playing Guam away
NBA champion says he was not ‘calling out’ players but stating ‘fact’.
NBA champion says he was not ‘calling out’ players but stating ‘fact’.
Australian centre ends his tweet with “NMSL” hashtag, referencing the ‘your mother is dead’ message popular in China
Australian centre ends his tweet with “NMSL” hashtag, referencing the ‘your mother is dead’ message popular in China
Spain, who were considered outsiders for the crown at the start of the tournament, last won world title in 2006 in Japan.
Spain, who were considered outsiders for the crown at the start of the tournament, last won world title in 2006 in Japan.
Australian player ranted about corruption after the bronze medal match loss.
Australian player ranted about corruption after the bronze medal match loss.
Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport.
Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport.
Tweet supporting swimmer’s Australian rival Mack Horton makes NBA champion a target.
Tweet supporting swimmer’s Australian rival Mack Horton makes NBA champion a target.
Team USA favourites to retain their title in China despite suffering first loss for 13 years in warm-up with Australia.
Team USA favourites to retain their title in China despite suffering first loss for 13 years in warm-up with Australia.
As a besieged China prepares to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup, defending champions Team USA will be led by two of the most celebrated – and opinionated – coaches in NBA history who could be uncharacteristically tight lipped.
As a besieged China prepares to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup, defending champions Team USA will be led by two of the most celebrated – and opinionated – coaches in NBA history who could be uncharacteristically tight lipped.
The Australian club say in a media release that the games on August 23 and 25 will be open only to VIP guests
The Australian club say in a media release that the games on August 23 and 25 will be open only to VIP guests
The Philippines have invited the Australians to play two games in August to make up for last year’s fight that resulted in 13 players being suspended
The Philippines have invited the Australians to play two games in August to make up for last year’s fight that resulted in 13 players being suspended
‘I don’t feel so good Mr Stark’ – Paolo Felizarta, 31, accidentally bumps San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo to the floor in Philippines election stunt gone wrong.
‘I don’t feel so good Mr Stark’ – Paolo Felizarta, 31, accidentally bumps San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo to the floor in Philippines election stunt gone wrong.
China land in an easy group – on paper at least
China land in an easy group – on paper at least
Philippines hope to bounce back from their shock loss to Kazakhstan as Iran struggle with a player rebellion led by star Hamed Haddadi
Philippines hope to bounce back from their shock loss to Kazakhstan as Iran struggle with a player rebellion led by star Hamed Haddadi
- Philippines share third place with Japan in group F after their fourth defeat of the campaign with only the top three from each pool and the best fourth team advancing to the finals
- Philippines share third place with Japan in group F after their fourth defeat of the campaign with only the top three from each pool and the best fourth team advancing to the finals
Lakers legend Bryant named as global ambassador for the 2019 tournament in China, and jokingly warns Team USA not to mess things up in viral video
Lakers legend Bryant named as global ambassador for the 2019 tournament in China, and jokingly warns Team USA not to mess things up in viral video