Botswana men's national basketball team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Botswana women's national basketball team.

Botswana

FIBA ranking	NR (25 February 2025) [1]
Joined FIBA	1997
FIBA zone	FIBA Africa
National federation	Botswana Basketball Association (BBA)
Olympic Games
Appearances	None
FIBA World Cup
Appearances	None
African Championship
Appearances	None
Home Away

Botswana national basketball team is the national basketball team of Botswana. ^[2] It is governed by the Botswana Basketball Association (BBA).

Botswana had its last noteworthy appearance at the AfroBasket 2015 qualification where, after a long battle, it ceded to Mozambique 68–69.

History

Early Development and FIBA Membership

Botswana officially became a member of FIBA in 1997, opening the door to international competition. The national team began participating in AfroBasket qualifiers in the early 2000s, often facing more experienced teams from Southern Africa. Despite early setbacks, the team gained valuable exposure and experience.

Domestic League and Talent Pipeline

The rise of the Botswana Basketball League (BBL) has been instrumental in developing local talent. Clubs like BDF V and Troopers have dominated the domestic scene and contributed key players to the national squad. The league’s competitive structure has helped elevate the standard of play and provided a platform for scouting national team prospects. ^[3]

Infrastructure and Community Engagement

Corporate partnerships have played a role in improving basketball infrastructure. In 2023, KFC Botswana refurbished the Tsholofelo Park basketball court in Gaborone, offering a vital training space for youth and national players alike. ^[4]

Future Outlook

With continued investment in youth development, infrastructure, and coaching, Botswana is positioning itself to become a more formidable force in African basketball. The national team’s journey is far from over—and each season brings new hope for a breakthrough on the continental stage.

Current roster

Team for the 2015 Afrobasket Qualification: ^[5]

Botswana men's national basketball team roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ofentse Churchill Barrows – Chinouya Kumbirai Chinouya – Thabo Petrus Gaborone – Thuto Taelo Gaborone – Karabo Reinhard Geche – Tuelo Michael Masilo – Tshepo Mixon – Bathusi Tirelo – Thatayaone Patrick Mokgethi – Robert Bendo Mosalakatane – Tlale John Mosetlhe – Israel Mphato – Patrick Mbaakanyi Ndawanyana – Ketlwaelo Rahube – Emmanuel Ramoshebi – Teko Bokang Malede Sekgwama – Eric Jacob Sentongo-Lukwago – Nnaemeka S.Eze – Dumezeweni Joseph Sethlare – Thuto Shai –	Head coach ? Legend Club – describes last club before the tournament Age – describes age on 19 August 2015

Competitive record

AfroBasket

Botswana has never qualified for a AfroBasket main tournament, however, it has appeared in several qualification rounds.

AfroBasket record							Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	GP	W	L		GP	W	L	–
1997	Did not qualify
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009							Did not enter
2011
2013
2015							2	0	2	2015
2017							Did not enter
2021
2025
Total	0/12		5	1	4		12	1	11	–

See also

• Botswana national under-19 basketball team
• Botswana national under-17 basketball team
• Botswana national 3x3 team
• Botswana women's national basketball team

References

1. "FIBA World Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
2. Botswana Basketball Association FIBA.com – National Federations & Leagues
3. "The Journey of Botswana Basketball League in 2024". Botswana Gazette . 12 July 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
4. "KFC Hands Over Refurbished Tsholofelo Park Basketball Court". Botswana Gazette . 20 November 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
5. "Botswana | 2015 Afrobasket". www.fiba.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2017.

External links

• Botswana Basketball Association ^{[ permanent dead link ]}
• Botswana Basketball Records at FIBA Archive
• Botswana Basketball Twitter Account