Joined FIBA | 1951 |
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FIBA zone | FIBA Asia |
National federation | Basketball New Zealand |
Coach | Leyton Haddleton |
U17 World Cup | |
Appearances | 3 |
Medals | None |
U16 Asia Cup | |
Appearances | 3 |
Medals | Silver: 1 (2023) Bronze: 2 (2017, 2022) |
U15/U16 Oceania Championship | |
Appearances | 6 |
Medals | Silver: 6 (2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2022) |
The New Zealand men's national under-15, under-16 and under-17 basketball team is a national basketball team of New Zealand, governed by Basketball New Zealand. [1] [2] [3] It represents the country in international under-15, under-16 and under-17 basketball competitions.
Year | Result |
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2009 [4] | |
2011 [5] | |
2013 [6] | |
2015 [7] | |
2018 [8] | |
2022 [9] |
Year | Result |
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2017 [10] | |
2022 [11] | |
2023 [12] |
Year | Pos. | Pld | W | L |
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2010 | Did not qualify | |||
2012 | ||||
2014 | ||||
2016 | ||||
2018 | 14th | 7 | 1 | 6 |
2022 | 12th | 7 | 1 | 6 |
2024 | 4th | 7 | 4 | 3 |
2026 | To be determined | |||
Total | 3/7 | 21 | 6 | 15 |
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