FIBA ranking | 20 1 (28 February 2023) [1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 2005 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Europe | ||
National federation | British Basketball | ||
Coach | Chema Buceta | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | 1 | ||
EuroBasket | |||
Appearances | 5 | ||
Medals | None | ||
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The Great Britain women's national basketball team represents Great Britain in international women's basketball. The current governing body for the Great Britain team was formed by the national basketball organisations of England (Basketball England), Scotland (Basketball Scotland) and Wales (Basketball Wales) on 1 December 2005 in order to provide a competitive team for international competition. This structure does not include the basketball association of Northern Ireland; Northern Irish players normally represent the Ireland women's national basketball team, though they are also eligible to compete for Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Olympic Games.
Roster for the EuroBasket Women 2023. [2] [3]
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