This latest Impact Report reflects the growing role of basketball in empowering young people and strengthening communities around the world
National Teams
11/08/202609:36
Greece Announce 17-Man Squad Without Giannis Antetokounmpo for FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Greece will face Ukraine in Riga on August 28. and Spain at the T-Center on August 31
06/08/202620:26
Nikola Jokic leads Serbia’s roster for FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Serbia will face Island and Italy
05/08/202621:24
Davis Bertans retires from the Latvian national team after 15 years
Bertans made his Latvian national team debut at Eurobasket 2011
02/08/202610:13
Simone Fontecchio: “My Priority Was Staying in the NBA. I Can Help Giannis and the Heat”
Fontecchio turned down more lucrative offers in order to remain with the Heat
22/07/202617:16
Chus Mateo Announces Spain’s 15-Man Roster for World Cup Qualifiers
The roster features experienced names such as the Hernangómez brothers, while also including three young talents selected in the NBA Draft
19/07/202621:29
Slovenia Defeat Serbia to Win U20 European Championship After 22 Years
Slovenia’s last Under 20 EuroBasket trophy came in 2004
17/07/202611:45
Victor Wembanyama to play for France in next FIBA window
The Spurs center will be available for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
07/07/202622:15
Diego Garavaglia commits to Rutgers University after leaving Ratiopharm Ulm
Italian prospect Diego Garavaglia has committed to Rutgers University, beginning the next chapter of his career.
06/07/202623:06
2027 World Cup European Qualifiers Second Round lineup set
Italy will play in Group J with Türkiye, Serbia, Lithuania, Iceland and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the road to Qatar 2027
05/07/202621:24
Vassilis Spanoulis furious after Greece loss to Portugal
The national team head coach reacted after the home defeat in the 2027 World Cup Qualifiers
05/07/202621:23
Portugal Stun Greece With Dominant Road Win
Portugal delivered a statement road win in Athens
05/07/202620:18
Georgia Complete Stunning Overtime Comeback Against Spain
Georgia closed the First Round with a statement win; Spain, already qualified, suffered their first loss and finished Group A at 5-1
05/07/202620:12
Iceland Stun Great Britain With Dramatic Comeback Win
With the win, Iceland moved to second place in Group D at 3-3 and advanced to the Second Round; Great Britain were eliminated at 1-5
05/07/202620:10
Ukraine Make a Statement: Mykhailiuk Powers Rout of Denmark
With the win, Ukraine finished second in Group A at 4-2 and advanced to the Second Round alongside Spain and Georgia. Denmark ended the group at 0-6
05/07/202609:59
Italian basketball, the summer of shadows: from Trieste to Rome, all the open files
Italian basketball remains in turmoil, perhaps like never before in recent years. So many moves, so many ambitions, so many buzzwords
28/06/202622:12
Malta Crowned 2026 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries Champions
At the Tercentenary Sports Hall, the island nation avenged last year’s defeat by overcoming Andorra 90-76 to capture its second continental title. Jordan Tucker was named Tournament MVP, while Gibraltar celebrated a historic bronze medal
24/06/202619:01
Dennis Schroder headlines Germany squad for 2027 World Cup qualifiers
The pointguard is the only NBA player included in the selection.
07/06/202622:41
Anadolu Efes set to bring back coach Luca Banchi
The Italian coach is expected to return as Pablo Laso prepares to leave following the team’s Turkish League semifinal exit.
07/06/202621:12
Samuele Miccoli heads to NCAA, joins Niagara University
The 2006-born Italian prospect will continue his basketball journey in the United States after helping Ruvo di Puglia avoid relegation.
23/05/202611:52
Aris Thessaloniki Strongly Interested in Luca Banchi for Next Season
According to today’s print edition of La Prealpina, Aris Thessaloniki is reportedly highly interested in coach Luca Banchi for next season
21/05/202608:35
Luka Doncic confirms Slovenia absence: no FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer
Luka Doncic will not play for Slovenia this summer in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers
12/05/202608:58
Luka Doncic to skip Slovenia duty this summer for family reasons
Luka Doncic will not play for Slovenia’s national team this summer in FIBA World Cup qualifying
05/05/202615:49
Achille Polonara retires: “It no longer made sense to take the risk”
In the statements reported in the provided text, the former Italy forward says he realized he would never be the same player again and already opened the door to a future in coaching
04/05/202622:15
“I gave it a shot, but it’s time to call it quits.” Achille Polonara announces his retirement
Achille Polonara has announced his retirement from competitive basketball
22/04/202612:35
Tokyo to host the 2030 FIBA Women’s World Cup, France awarded the 2031 Basketball World Cup
The 2030 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will be played in Tokyo, Japan, while the 2031 FIBA Basketball World Cup will take place in France, across Paris, Lille and Lyon
05/03/202614:20
Greece and New Zealand are headline climbers in latest FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike
While USA retain the top spot after advancing to the Second Round of the World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers
02/03/202621:17
Musa tears Switzerland apart as Bosnia cruise in Lucerne
Bosnia and Herzegovina dominate in the Pilatus Arena and roll to a 91-60 win for their second victory
02/03/202621:09
Biberović delivers again as Turkey complete the sweep over Serbia in Istanbul
Second loss in three days for Dušan Alimpijević’s Serbia, who rally but fall short, 94-86
02/03/202621:05
Toliopoulos show fuels Greece’s road response in Podgorica
After the home loss, Greece answer back at Moraca and reclaim the top spot in Group B.
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