Niger men's national basketball team
The Niger national basketball team represents Niger in international competitions. It is administrated by the Fédération Nigérienne de Basket-Ball (FENIBASKET).[2]
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| FIBA ranking | 169  (9 December 2020)[1] | ||
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| Joined FIBA | 1963 | ||
| FIBA zone | FIBA Africa | ||
| National federation | Fédération Nigérienne de Basket-Ball (FENIBASKET) | ||
| Nickname(s) | Giraffes | ||
| Olympic Games | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
| FIBA World Cup | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
| African Championship | |||
| Appearances | 1 (1968) | ||
| Medals | None | ||
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Niger had its best performance at the 1968 African Basketball Championship, when Niger finished 8th after beating Côte d'Ivoire 73–62.
Competitive record
Summer Olympics
yet to qualify
World championships
yet to qualify
FIBA Africa Championship
| Year | Position | Tournament | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 8 | FIBA Africa Championship 1968 | Casablanca, Morocco |
| 2017 | To Be Determined | FIBA Africa Championship 2017 | To Be Determined |
African Games
yet to qualify
Notable players
Current notable players from Niger:
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See also
- Niger women's national basketball team
- Niger national under-19 basketball team
- Niger national under-17 basketball team
- Niger national 3x3 team
External links
- Niger Basketball Records at FIBA Archive
- Official Website
References
- "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- FIBA National Federations – Niger, fiba.com, accessed 26 January 2014.
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