Estonia women's national basketball team

Estonia
FIBA ranking71 Decrease 2 (8 August 2025)[1]
Joined FIBA1934
1991
FIBA zoneFIBA Europe
National federationEstonian Basketball Association
CoachToomas Annuk
Olympic Games
AppearancesNone
World Cup
AppearancesNone
EuroBasket
AppearancesNone

The Estonia women's national basketball team (Estonian: Eesti naiste korvpallimeeskond) represents Estonia in international women's basketball matches. They are controlled by the Estonian Basketball Association.

History

Women's basketball in Estonia began to develop in the early 20th century, with organized competitions being established during the interwar period. Following the country’s independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Estonia re-established its national basketball federation and entered international competition under the flag of the Estonian Basketball Association.

The Estonia women's national team made its debut in EuroBasket Women qualification during the 1990s. While the team did not advance to the main tournament, these early appearances marked the beginning of its modern international program.[2]

Through the 2000s and 2010s, Estonia continued to participate in EuroBasket Women qualification rounds, often competing against some of Europe’s most established national teams such as Spain, France, and Russia. Despite consistent efforts, the team has yet to qualify for the EuroBasket Women final tournament.

Regionally, Estonia has found greater success in the Baltic Cup and friendly tournaments, where it has faced neighboring teams from Latvia and Lithuania. These competitions have played a key role in developing local talent and providing international experience for younger players.

In the 2020s, the Estonian women’s team has continued to build around a new generation of players competing in the domestic Estonian Women's Basketball League and professional leagues abroad. While still seeking its first major tournament qualification, the program remains focused on long-term development and strengthening its position within European women’s basketball.

Team

Current roster

Roster for the EuroBasket Women 2025 qualification fixtures against Great Britain and Sweden in February 2025.[3]

Estonia women's national basketball team roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr.
PG 4 Sofia Kosareva 26 – (1998-12-22)22 December 1998 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) TSA Kalev Estonia
G 5 Tea Adams 25 – (1999-05-10)10 May 1999 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Caledonia Gladiators United Kingdom
F 7 Kadri-Ann Lass 28 – (1996-11-24)24 November 1996 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) BC Nokia Finland
F/C 8 Jessica Ristimets 16 – (2008-05-26)26 May 2008 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Pärnu Spordikool Estonia
PG 9 Marleen Mikiver 18 – (2006-05-25)25 May 2006 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Noorteliiga Estonia
G 10 Katlin Kangur 18 – (2006-08-14)14 August 2006 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) TSA KALEV Estonia
F/C 12 Maaja Bratka 32 – (1992-06-16)16 June 1992 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) CD Zamarat Spain
G 13 Kayla Frier 17 – (2007-09-18)18 September 2007 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) TalTech Basketball Estonia
G/F 15 Keandra Koorits 19 – (2005-02-17)17 February 2005 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Washington State Cougars United States
G/F 17 Greeta Uprus 30 – (1994-05-28)28 May 1994 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Pharmaserv Marburg Germany
F 18 Lisa Sirgi 18 – (2007-02-01)1 February 2007 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) TalTech Basketball Estonia
Head coach
  • Kaspars Majenieks
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age on
    9 February 2025

Past Roster

Roster for the EuroBasket Women 2019 qualification.[4]

Estonia women's national basketball team roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr.
PF 5 Jane Svilberg 23 – (1995-04-03)3 April 1995 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Audentese Spordiklubi Estonia
G 6 Kati Rausberg 29 – (1989-10-13)13 October 1989 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Tallinna Ülikool Estonia
PF 8 Annika Köster 26 – (1992-07-22)22 July 1992 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Tallinna Ülikool Estonia
SF 11 Mailis Pokk (C) 26 – (1992-05-13)13 May 1992 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Basket Landes France
PG 13 Birgit Piibur 24 – (1994-08-14)14 August 1994 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) Tallinna Ülikool Estonia
SG 14 Janeli Lilleallik 24 – (1994-02-12)12 February 1994 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Visby Ladies Sweden
PG 15 Johanna Eliise Teder 18 – (2000-02-05)5 February 2000 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) G4S Noorteliiga Estonia
PF 17 Martha-Liisa Oinitš 18 – (2000-04-12)12 April 2000 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) G4S Noorteliiga Estonia
PG 21 Anna Gret Asi 16 – (2002-02-21)21 February 2002 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Tartu Ülikool/Kalev Estonia
PG 22 Sofia Kosareva 19 – (1998-12-22)22 December 1998 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Tallinna Ülikool Estonia
SG 24 Janne Pulk 18 – (2000-01-28)28 January 2000 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) G4S Noorteliiga Estonia
PF 31 Kätlin Korjus 22 – (1996-05-31)31 May 1996 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Tallinna Ülikool Estonia
SF 33 Rosemary Rits 26 – (1992-10-29)29 October 1992 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Franconville France
Head coach
  • Janne Schasmin
Assistant coach(es)
  • Toomas Annuk
  • Allan Siimann
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age on
    17 November 2018

See also

References

  1. ^ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  2. ^ Estonia – Federation profile FIBA. Accessed 20 August 2025.(in English)
  3. ^ . FIBA.basketball https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-eurobasket-2025-qualifiers/games/120085-SWE-EST#boxscore. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "Estonia". FIBA.basketball.