Basketball is the most popular sport in the Philippines, played on both the amateur and professional levels.
USA Basketball (USAB) is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in the United States. The organization represents the United States in FIBA and the men's and women's national basketball teams in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Its chairman of the board is retired General Martin Dempsey and its CEO is Jim Tooley.
The Basketball Federation of Slovenia also known as KZS is the governing body of basketball in Slovenia. It was founded in 1950 as a member of the larger Yugoslav Basketball Federation. In 1992, KZS joined the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on its own.
The Icelandic Basketball Association is the national governing body of basketball in Iceland and is a member of the continental association FIBA Europe and the global International Basketball Federation (FIBA). It directs and oversees all of the national basketball teams of Iceland, including both the junior and senior national teams of both men and women.
The International Basketball Federation is an association of national organizations which governs the sport of basketball worldwide. FIBA defines the rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required, organises international competitions, regulates the transfer of athletes across countries, and controls the appointment of international referees. A total of 212 national federations are now members, organized since 1989 into five zones: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
The Swedish Basketball Federation also known as SBBF is the governing body of basketball in Sweden. It was established on 25 October 1952 out of the Swedish Handball Federation's basketball section, which had been started in 1948. Its headquarters are in Stockholm.
The Estonian Basketball Association is the governing body of basketball in Estonia. It was founded in 1923, and joined FIBA in 1934. After 1940 though, they suspended operations due to being occupied by the Soviet Union.
Basketball Austria is the governing body of basketball in Austria. It joined FIBA in 1934.
Basketball Belgium is the governing body of basketball in Belgium. It was founded in 1933, and they became members of FIBA the same year. They are headquartered in Brussels.
The Basketball Federation of Ukraine also known as FBU is the governing body of basketball in Ukraine. It was founded and joined FIBA in 1992, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The federation is headquartered in Kyiv.
The Denmark men's national under-18 basketball team is a national basketball team of Denmark, administered by the Danmarks Basketball Forbund. It represents the country in international men's under-18 basketball competitions.
The Denmark women's national under-18 basketball team is a national women's basketball team of Denmark, administered by the Danish Basketball Association (DBBF). It represents the country in women's international under-18 basketball competitions.
The Denmark women's national under-16 basketball team is a national women's basketball team of Denmark, administered by the Danish Basketball Association (DBBF). It represents the country in women's international under-16 basketball competitions.
Basketball in Canada dates back to the 20th century. Basketball is played year-round by men and women and various levels of competition. Several professional basketball leagues have teams based in Canada.
Basketball Netherlands is the governing body of basketball in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1947, and are headquartered in Nieuwegein.
The Romanian Basketball Federation (FRB) is the governing body of basketball in Romania. It was founded in 1931, and they became members of FIBA in 1932 as co-founders.
The Norwegian Basketball Federation also known as NBBF is the governing body for basketball in Norway. It was formed in 1966, and joined FIBA in 1968. They are headquartered in Oslo.
Basketball Finland is the governing body of Basketball in Finland. It was founded and became members of FIBA in 1939.
The Slovak Basketball Association also known as SBA is the governing body of basketball in Slovakia. It was founded after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993. They are headquartered in Bratislava.
