Mauritius men's national basketball team

Mauritius
FIBA rankingNR (25 February 2025)[1]
Joined FIBA1959
FIBA zoneFIBA Africa
Olympic Games
AppearancesNone
FIBA World Cup
AppearancesNone
FIBA Africa Championship
AppearancesNone

The Mauritius national basketball team is the national basketball team from Mauritius. The team is a member of FIBA Africa and has yet to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup or AfroBasket finals.[2]

Governance

The Mauritius Basketball Federation oversees both men’s and women’s national teams, as well as the domestic Super League. Its leadership includes President Hedley How Foo Kiong and a management committee recognized by FIBA.[3]

Competitions

AfroBasket

Mauritius has participated in FIBA Africa pre-qualifying tournaments but has not yet advanced to the AfroBasket finals. The men’s team appeared in the AfroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers.[4]

Development

Youth Programs

The Mauritius Ministry of Youth and Sports partnered with the MBBF to launch nine basketball schools across the country, aimed at teaching fundamentals and channeling talent into elite training centres.[5]

References

  1. ^ "FIBA World Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Mauritius basketball looks to future with ambitious projects". FIBA. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Mauritius Basketball Federation leadership confirmed by FIBA". FIBA. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Mauritius in AfroBasket Pre-Qualifiers". FIBA. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Mauritius sets up ambitious development project". FIBA. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
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