Algeria | |||
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FIBA ranking | 68 12 | ||
Joined FIBA | 1963 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Africa | ||
National federation | Fédération Algérienne de Basket-Ball | ||
Coach | Ahmed Loubachria | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | None | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 | ||
Medals | None | ||
FIBA Africa Championship | |||
Appearances | 16 | ||
Medals |
Silver: 2001 Bronze: 1965 |
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Uniforms | |||
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The Algeria national basketball team are the men's basketball side that represent Algeria in international competition, administered by the Fédération Algérienne de Basket-Ball.
The squad finished in the final four every time it hosted a major international basketball tournament including the African Basketball Championship and the All-Africa Games. They played in the 2002 FIBA World Championship in the United States where they finished 15th.
yet to qualify
Drawn into the 'Group of Death' (alongside host United States, eventual Bronze medal winner Germany and Asian champion China), the Algerian Team struggled at its first Basketball World Cup appearance. They lost their first preliminary round game against the United States 60-100 and also their second and third first-round games against China(82-96) and Germany(70-102). to a 4th place out of 4 finish. In their 2nd classification game, Algeria fared much better and dominated Lebanon to a 100-70 final score.
Team for the 2015 FIBA Africa Championship.
There are several Algerian players playing professionally in Europe, mostly in France. As of 2010/2011, two play in the top level division.
2015: Peak
2015: Ooredoo