Estonia women's national basketball team

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Estonia
Estonia basketball 2015.png
FIBA ranking 71 Decrease2.svg 2 (8 August 2025) [1]
Joined FIBA 1934
1991
FIBA zone FIBA Europe
National federation Estonian Basketball Association
Coach Toomas Annuk
Olympic Games
AppearancesNone
World Cup
Appearances None
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.

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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
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
PG 4 Sofia Kosareva 26 – (1998-12-22)22 December 19981.70 m (5 ft 7 in) TSA Kalev Flag of Estonia.svg
G 5 Tea Adams 25 – (1999-05-10)10 May 19991.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Caledonia Gladiators Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
F 7 Kadri-Ann Lass 28 – (1996-11-24)24 November 19961.91 m (6 ft 3 in) BC Nokia Flag of Finland.svg
F/C 8 Jessica Ristimets 16 – (2008-05-26)26 May 20081.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Pärnu Spordikool Flag of Estonia.svg
PG 9 Marleen Mikiver 18 – (2006-05-25)25 May 20061.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Noorteliiga Flag of Estonia.svg
G 10 Katlin Kangur 18 – (2006-08-14)14 August 20061.70 m (5 ft 7 in) TSA KALEV Flag of Estonia.svg
F/C 12 Maaja Bratka 32 – (1992-06-16)16 June 19921.90 m (6 ft 3 in) CD Zamarat Flag of Spain.svg
G 13 Kayla Frier 17 – (2007-09-18)18 September 20071.75 m (5 ft 9 in) TalTech Basketball Flag of Estonia.svg
G/F 15 Keandra Koorits 19 – (2005-02-17)17 February 20051.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Washington State Cougars Flag of the United States.svg
G/F 17 Greeta Uprus 30 – (1994-05-28)28 May 19941.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Pharmaserv Marburg Flag of Germany.svg
F 18 Lisa Sirgi 18 – (2007-02-01)1 February 20071.95 m (6 ft 5 in) TalTech Basketball Flag of Estonia.svg
Head coach
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
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
PF 5 Jane Svilberg 23 – (1995-04-03)3 April 19951.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Audentese Spordiklubi Flag of Estonia.svg
G 6 Kati Rausberg 29 – (1989-10-13)13 October 19891.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Tallinna Ülikool Flag of Estonia.svg
PF 8 Annika Köster 26 – (1992-07-22)22 July 19921.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Tallinna Ülikool Flag of Estonia.svg
SF 11 Mailis Pokk  (C)26 – (1992-05-13)13 May 19921.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Basket Landes Flag of France.svg
PG 13 Birgit Piibur 24 – (1994-08-14)14 August 19941.64 m (5 ft 5 in) Tallinna Ülikool Flag of Estonia.svg
SG 14 Janeli Lilleallik 24 – (1994-02-12)12 February 19941.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Visby Ladies Flag of Sweden.svg
PG 15 Johanna Eliise Teder 18 – (2000-02-05)5 February 20001.73 m (5 ft 8 in) G4S Noorteliiga Flag of Estonia.svg
PF 17 Martha-Liisa Oinitš 18 – (2000-04-12)12 April 20001.90 m (6 ft 3 in) G4S Noorteliiga Flag of Estonia.svg
PG 21 Anna Gret Asi 16 – (2002-02-21)21 February 20021.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Tartu Ülikool/Kalev Flag of Estonia.svg
PG 22 Sofia Kosareva 19 – (1998-12-22)22 December 19981.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Tallinna Ülikool Flag of Estonia.svg
SG 24 Janne Pulk 18 – (2000-01-28)28 January 20001.71 m (5 ft 7 in) G4S Noorteliiga Flag of Estonia.svg
PF 31 Kätlin Korjus 22 – (1996-05-31)31 May 19961.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Tallinna Ülikool Flag of Estonia.svg
SF 33 Rosemary Rits 26 – (1992-10-29)29 October 19921.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Franconville Flag of France.svg
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
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. "Sweden vs Estonia - Group Phase - FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers | FIBA Basketball". FIBA.basketball. 9 February 2025.
  4. "Estonia". FIBA.basketball.