FIBA ranking | 148 6 (15 September 2023) [1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1962 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Africa | ||
National federation | Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (BUZ) | ||
Coach | Emmanuel Mukandi | ||
Nickname(s) | Triggers | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | None | ||
Medals | None | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | None | ||
Medals | None | ||
African Championship | |||
Appearances | 2 (1981, 2015) | ||
Medals | None | ||
The Zimbabwe national basketball team is the national basketball team representing Zimbabwe. It is administered by the Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (BUZ). [2]
Squad Guards- Williams Goon (starter), Simba Mungomezi (starter),Tinotenda Mugabe, Moses Muyambo, Duncan Shenje, Tatenda Maturure Forwards- Eric Banda (starter)
The Zimbabweans have qualified for the African Basketball Championship twice. [3]
yet to qualify
yet to qualify
Year | Position | Tournament | Host |
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1981 | 11 | FIBA Africa Championship 1981 | Mogadishu, Somalia |
2015 | 16 | FIBA Africa Championship 2015 | Radès, Tunisia |
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