Nepal men's national basketball team

The Nepal national basketball team represents Nepal in international basketball competitions and is managed by the Nepal Basketball Association (NeBA).[2] (Nepali: नेपाल बास्केटबल संघ)

Nepal

FIBA ranking	157 (9 December 2020)[1]
Joined FIBA	2000
FIBA zone	FIBA Asia
National federation	Nepal Basketball Association
Olympic Games
Appearances	None
FIBA World Cup
Appearances	None
FIBA Asia Championship
Appearances	None
SABA Championship
Appearances	3
Medals	Bronze: 2013, 2015
Home Away

Nepal joined the International Federation of Basketball (FIBA) in 2000 and is Asia's youngest member. Already, the team has succeeded at the regional level as it won two bronze medals at the SABA Championship.

Roster

Roster for the 2018 FIBA Asia Cup 2021 SABA Pre-Qualifier.

Nepal National Basketball Team roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club SG 4 Sadish Pradhan 32 – June 1, 1986 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Tribhuwan Army Club SF 5 Saurav Shrestha 23 – July 13, 1994 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Himalayan Hounds C 6 Ajay Khushwaha 20 – April 14, 1998 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Xavier International College SF 7 Binod Maharjan 28 – January 18, 1990 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Tribhuwan Army Club C 8 Diveshwar Shah 17 – December 16, 2000 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) AMK Kirtipur PG 9 Rajiv Joshi 30 – June 10, 1988 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Golden Gate International College PF 10 Mabindra Bhandari 21 – May 7, 1997 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Himalayan Hounds PF 11 Nischal Maharjan 19 – August 12, 1998 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Tribhuwan Army Club PF 12 Manesh Raj Rajopadhyaya 22 – June 9, 1996 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Golden Gate International College SF 13 Manish KC 18 – September 1, 1999 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Himalayan Hounds PG 14 Bijaya Burja 25 – January 19, 1993 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Himalayan Hounds SG 15 Aayush Singh 24 – November 10, 1993 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Tribhuwan Army Club Rabin Khatri 27 – November 17, 1990 Tribhuwan Army Club Binod Shrestha 33 – April 23, 1985 Golden Gate International College	Assistant coach(es) Biku Maharjan Bikash Shahi Legend (C) Team captain Club field describes current pro club

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Competitions

International

Olympic Games Year Round Position Pld W L 1936–2020 Did not qualify Total 0/17 0 0 8

FIBA Basketball World Cup Year Round Position Pld W L 1950–2019 Did not qualify 2023 To be determined Total 0 Titles 0/16 0 0 0

Continental

FIBA Asia Cup Year Round Position Pld W L 1960–2021 Did not qualify Total 0/30 0 0 0

Asian Games Year Round Position Pld W L 1951–2018 Did not qualify Total 0/30 0 0 0

Regional

SABA Championship 2002 : Did Not Participate 2013 : 2014 : 4th 2015 : 2016 : 2017: 4th

South Asian Games 5x5 2004 : ? 2010 : 4th 2019 : 3x3 2019:

See also

• Nepal women's national basketball team
• Nepal national under-19 basketball team
• Nepal national under-17 basketball team

References

1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
2. Profile | Nepal, Fiba.com. Retrieved 24 September 2015.

External links

• Nepal Basketball Association - Official Website
• Basketball.Sansar.com Nepali and international basketball portal
• NEPAL BASKETBALL - Updates on Basketball Activities in Nepal
• Nepal Basketball on Twitter
• Nepal Basketball on Facebook
• Nepal Basketball Association on Facebook