The Fijian national basketball team is the team that represents Fiji in international basketball , administered by the Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation.[2] It is a member of FIBA Oceania .
The men's team are led by New Zealand NBL player Marques Whippy and his brothers Leonard and Waymann. Their father, Paul Whippy, has previously coached the men's team.[3]
In 2007, the men's team won the gold medal at the South Pacific Games .[4]
Competitive performances
Current team As of 21 September 2023:[5] [6]
Depth chart Head coach position Michael Whippy - 2003 Paul Whippy - 2007-2011 Saula Koroi - 2013 Laisiasa Puamau - 2023Past teams Scroll down to see more. Fiji Men's Gold Medal basketball team 2007 South Pacific Games Samoa 2007 Men (Gold Medal Pacific Games) Adrian Bossley Baravi Thaman Frank Saketa Ioane Naivalurua Isikeli Mara Jale Vunisa Kolinio Matalau Laisiasa Puamau Leonard Whippy Marques Whippy Peniasi Sokosoko Sakiusa Rokodi
Paul Whippy (Head Coach)[7] Kit Manufacturer 2015: BLK[8]
See also References ^ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA . 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024 . ^ Profile - Fiji, FIBA.com, Retrieved 19 May 2017. ^ Canterbury Rams aim to bounce back with victory in National Basketball League ^ "Fiji men kill Guam for the Gold". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015 . ^ 2023 Pacific Games - Solomon Islands, Fiji - Team, Retrieved 9 November 2023. ^ Pacific Games Tournament - Fiji (FIBA), Retrieved 27 November 2023. ^ Statistics for Fiji playing in SPG 2007 Basketball - Men ^ Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI, Youtube.com, Retrieved 25 June 2017. External links Official website Fiji Basketball at Australiabasket.com Videos Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI Youtube.com video