Notable players
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| Pakistan Army basketball team | |
|---|---|
| Leagues | WAPDA Neelum Jhelum National Men’s Basketball Championship |
| Team colors | Red, dark green |
The Pakistan Army basketball team is the basketball team of the sports department of the Pakistan Army. [1] Several of the team's players belong to the elite of Pakistan and have played for the Pakistan national basketball team. [2]
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
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