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.

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Fiji women's national basketball team.

Fiji
FIBA ranking162 (9 December 2020)[1]
Joined FIBA1979
FIBA zoneFIBA Oceania
National federationFiji Amateur Basketball Federation
Oceanian Championship
AppearancesNone
Pacific Games
Appearances?
Medals (1): 2007
(3): 1983, 1987, 2015
(1): 1995

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

Current team

As of 15 July 2017:[5] (Silver medal squad)

Fiji men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClub
PF 4 Marques Whippy 31 – (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Canterbury Rams
F 5 Waymann Whippy – 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
6 Orisi Rawaqa Naivalurua –
7 Esala Ligani Banuve –
8 Kolinio Buiboto Matalau –
G 9 Leonard Everett Everett Whippy 32 – (1982-10-27)27 October 1982 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
10 Tui Leifanau Sikivou –
11 William Qounadovu –
F 12 Joshua Fox 23 – (1994-02-04)4 February 1994 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Hawke's Bay Hawks
F 13 Mataika Koyamainavure – 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Southwestern Community College (Iowa)
14 Johnny Eki Seruvatu –
C 15 Pita Gus Sowakula 22 – (1994-10-26)26 October 1994 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Legend
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 20 August 2015

Head coach position
  • Paul Whippy - 2011
  • Saula Koroi - 2013

Past teams
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Fiji Men's Gold Medal basketball team 2007 South Pacific Games Samoa

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]

Kit

Manufacturer

2015: BLK [7]

See also

References
  1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. Profile - Fiji, FIBA.com, Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. Canterbury Rams aim to bounce back with victory in National Basketball League
  4. Fiji men kill Guam for the Gold
  5. 2015 Pacific Games - Port Moresby, Fiji - Team, Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  6. Statistics for Fiji playing in SPG 2007 Basketball - Men
  7. Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI, Youtube.com, Retrieved 25 June 2017.

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