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Nepal

FIBA ranking	153 (26 November 2024)
Joined FIBA	2000
FIBA zone	FIBA Asia
National federation	Nepal Basketball Association
Olympic Games
Appearances	None
FIBA World Cup
Appearances	None
FIBA Asia Cup
Appearances	None
SABA Championship
Appearances	3
Medals	Bronze: 2013, 2015
Home Away

The Nepal national basketball team represents Nepal in international basketball competitions and is managed by the Nepal Basketball Association (NeBA). (Nepali: नेपाल बास्केटबल संघ)

Nepal joined the International Federation of Basketball (FIBA) in 2000 and is Asia's youngest member. Already, the team has succeeded at the regional level as it won two bronze medals at the SABA Championship.

Roster

Roster for the 2018 FIBA Asia Cup 2021 SABA Pre-Qualifier.

Nepal National Basketball Team roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club PG 4 Nischal Pokharel ? – (2007-01-13)January 13, 2007 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Pokhara BC SF 5 Saurav Shrestha 23 – (1994-07-13)July 13, 1994 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Himalayan Hounds C 6 Bibak Khanal 18 – (2000-06-17)June 17, 2000 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Tribhuwan Army Club SF 7 Binod Maharjan 28 – (1990-01-18)January 18, 1990 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Tribhuwan Army Club C 8 Diveshwar Shah 17 – (2000-12-16)December 16, 2000 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) AMK Kirtipur PG 9 Sakshyam Joshi 30 – (1988-06-10)June 10, 1988 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Golden Gate International College PF 10 Mabindra Bhandari 21 – (1997-05-07)May 7, 1997 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Himalayan Hounds PF 11 Nischal Maharjan 19 – (1998-08-12)August 12, 1998 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Tribhuwan Army Club PF 12 Manesh Raj Rajopadhyaya 22 – (1996-06-09)June 9, 1996 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Golden Gate International College SF 13 Manish KC 18 – (1999-09-01)September 1, 1999 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Himalayan Hounds PG 14 Bijaya Burja 25 – (1993-01-19)January 19, 1993 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Himalayan Hounds SG 15 Aayush Singh 24 – (1993-11-10)November 10, 1993 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Tribhuwan Army Club Rabin Khatri 27 – (1990-11-17)November 17, 1990 Tribhuwan Army Club Binod Shrestha 33 – (1985-04-23)April 23, 1985 Golden Gate International College	Assistant coach(es) Biku Maharjan Bikash Shahi Legend (C) Team captain Club field describes current pro club

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Competitions

International

Olympic Games Year Round Position Pld W L 1936–2024 Did not enter Total 0/18 0 0 8

FIBA Basketball World Cup Year Round Position Pld W L 1950–2023 Did not enter 2027 To be determined Total 0 Titles 0/20 0 0 0

Continental

FIBA Asia Cup Main article: FIBA Asia Cup Year Position Pld W L 1960 Not a FIBA member 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 Did not enter 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2022 2025 Total 0/31 0 0 0

Asian Games Year Round Position Pld W L 1951–2022 Did not qualify Total 0/19 0 0 0

Regional

See also

• Nepal women's national basketball team
• Nepal national under-19 basketball team
• Nepal national under-17 basketball team

References

1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
2. Profile | Nepal, Fiba.com. Retrieved 24 September 2015.

External links

• Nepal Basketball Association - Official Website
• Basketball.Sansar.com Nepali and international basketball portal
• NEPAL BASKETBALL - Updates on Basketball Activities in Nepal
• Nepal Basketball on Twitter
• Nepal Basketball on Facebook
• Nepal Basketball Association on Facebook

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