Four countries apply to host FIBA women's EuroBasket 2021
Four national federations have launched bids to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's EuroBasket 2021.
Basketball
FIBA announce major format change to reduce player workloads in Tokyo 2020 basketball tournaments
A change to the group stage format for the Olympic Games tournaments which claim with deliver increased excitement and greater rest periods for players, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced.
FISU renew partnership with FIBA until 2023
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have renewed their partnership for another four years.
Russian basketball player Balandin hit with four-year ban after positive test for meldonium
Russian basketball player Roman Balandin has been hit with a four-year doping ban after he tested positive for meldonium.
FIBA Central Board approve resolution for joint Korean team to compete at Women's Asia Cup
A joint Korean team is set to compete at this year's International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's Asia Cup, it has been announced.
FIBA opens new African headquarters in Abidjan
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has opened a new headquarters in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast.
Solomon Islands appoint successful women's basketball coach to guide men at Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands have appointed Eric Malcolm head coach of the men's basketball team set to compete at this year's Pacific Games in Samoa.
Japan granted automatic places in basketball events at Tokyo 2020
Japan have been granted automatic spots in the men's and women's basketball and 3x3 basketball tournaments at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Four countries to host FIBA EuroBasket 2021 following seven applications
Four countries will host the men's edition of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) EuroBasket 2021 after seven National Federations applied in total.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 draw made in Shenzhen
The International Basketball Association (FIBA) 2019 World Cup draw has been made in the Chinese city of Shenzhen with the country set to host the competition in August and September.
FIBA officials praise World Cup qualification system as 32 teams confirmed after end of sixth window
International Basketball Federation (FIBA) officials have praised the qualification system introduced for the 2019 World Cup as the governing body confirmed the 32 teams who will compete at this year's men's tournament in China.
Solomon Islands given wildcard entry for men's basketball tournament at Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands have been awarded a wildcard entry for the basketball tournament at this year's Pacific Games in Samoa, it has been announced.
Basketball Australia appoint Rechter as new chief executive
Basketball Australia has appointed Jerril Rechter to replace Anthony Moore as chief executive, the organisation has announced.
FIBA and NBA announce plans for professional basketball league in Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) plan to launch a new professional basketball league in Africa, they have announced.
Central American and Caribbean Basketball Confederations elect new Presidents
The Central American Basketball Confederation (COCABA), the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) and Central American and the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CONCENCABA) have all elected new Presidents.
