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Fiji

FIBA ranking	155 1 (26 November 2024)
Joined FIBA	1979
FIBA zone	FIBA Oceania
National federation	Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation
Oceanian Championship
Appearances	None
Pacific Games
Appearances	?
Medals	(1): 2007 (3): 1983, 1987, 2015 (1): 1995
Home Away

The Fijian national basketball team is the team that represents Fiji in international basketball, administered by the Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation. It is a member of FIBA Oceania.

The men's team are led by New Zealand NBL player Marques Whippy and his brothers Leonard and Waymann. Their father, Paul Whippy, has previously coached the men's team.

In 2007, the men's team won the gold medal at the South Pacific Games.

Competitive performances

Current team

As of 21 September 2023:

Fiji men's national basketball team roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club G 21 Jordan Lum Kon 32 – (1991-05-13)13 May 1991 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Saints G 0 Tyrone Mclennan 23 – (2000-10-28)28 October 2000 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Woodville Warriors G 5 Filimone Waqabaca 22 – (2001-05-25)25 May 2001 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) USP Islanders G/F 7 Orisi Rawaqa Naivalurua 32 – (1991-06-28)28 June 1991 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) USP Islanders G/F 12 Keenan Hughes 19 – (2004-07-25)25 July 2004 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Suva Ballers G/F 24 Isimeli Koroi 25 – (1998-09-10)10 September 1998 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Boston G/F 8 John Francis Yee Chief 24 – (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) USP Islanders F 10 Joshua Fox 29 – (1994-04-02)2 April 1994 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Boston F 4 Marques Whippy 37 – (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Saints C 6 Joshua Motufaga 31 – (1992-08-05)5 August 1992 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) USP Islanders C 13 Mataika Koyamainavure 29 – (1994-05-14)14 May 1994 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Boston C 11 William Qounadovu 31 – (1992-07-06)6 July 1992 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Spartans	Head coach Laisiasa Puamau Legend Club – describes last club before the tournament Age – describes age on 17 November 2023 * - Denotes non-travelling reserve player

Depth chart

Head coach position

• Michael Whippy - 2003
• Paul Whippy - 2007-2011
• Saula Koroi - 2013
• Laisiasa Puamau - 2023

Past teams

2007 Men (Gold Medal Pacific Games)

• Adrian Bossley
• Baravi Thaman
• Frank Saketa
• Ioane Naivalurua
• Isikeli Mara
• Jale Vunisa
• Kolinio Matalau
• Laisiasa Puamau
• Leonard Whippy
• Marques Whippy
• Peniasi Sokosoko
• Sakiusa Rokodi

• Paul Whippy (Head Coach)

Kit

Manufacturer

2015: BLK

See also

• Fiji national under-19 basketball team
• Fiji women's national basketball team

References

1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
2. Profile - Fiji, FIBA.com, Retrieved 19 May 2017.
3. Canterbury Rams aim to bounce back with victory in National Basketball League
4. "Fiji men kill Guam for the Gold". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
5. 2023 Pacific Games - Solomon Islands, Fiji - Team, Retrieved 9 November 2023.
6. Pacific Games Tournament - Fiji (FIBA), Retrieved 27 November 2023.
7. Statistics for Fiji playing in SPG 2007 Basketball - Men
8. Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI, Youtube.com, Retrieved 25 June 2017.

External links

• Official website
• Fiji Basketball at Australiabasket.com

Videos

• Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI Youtube.com video

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