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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Fiji women'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.
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FIBA ranking | 155 1 (1 March 2024)[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]
FIBA Oceania ChampionshipNever participated Oceania Basketball TournamentSee also: Oceania Basketball Tournament
Commonwealth GamesSee also: Basketball at the Commonwealth Games
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Pacific GamesMain article: basketball at the Pacific Games
Pacific Mini GamesSee also: Basketball at the Pacific Mini Games
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As of 21 September 2023:[5][6]
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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)[7]
Manufacturer
- "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- Profile - Fiji, FIBA.com, Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- "Fiji men kill Guam for the Gold". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- 2023 Pacific Games - Solomon Islands, Fiji - Team, Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI, Youtube.com, Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- Official website
- Fiji Basketball at Australiabasket.com
Videos
- Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI Youtube.com video