Spanish Basketball Federation
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The Spanish Basketball Federation (Spanish
: Federación Española de Baloncesto, FEB) is the national governing body of basketball
in Spain
.
The Spanish Basketball Federation is a member of the continental association FIBA Europe
and the global International Basketball Federation
(FIBA).
The organisation is responsible for the Spanish national basketball team (men's), women's
and youth
national basketball teams.
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
: Federación Española de Baloncesto, FEB) is the national governing body of basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
in Spain
Spain
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.
The Spanish Basketball Federation is a member of the continental association FIBA Europe
FIBA Europe
FIBA Europe is a zone within the International Basketball Federation which includes all 49 national European basketball federations.-Division A:-Division B: -Division C:...
and the global International Basketball Federation
International Basketball Federation
The International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA , from its French name Fédération Internationale de Basketball, is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball...
(FIBA).
The organisation is responsible for the Spanish national basketball team (men's), women's
Spain women's national basketball team
The Spain women's national basketball team represents Spain in international basketball competitions for women. The team has participated in the FIBA World Championship for Women since 1994.-History:...
and youth
Spain national youth basketball teams
Spain has the following national youth basketball teams:* Spain national under-20 basketball team* Spain national under-19 basketball team* Spain national under-18 basketball team* Spain national under-17 basketball team...
national basketball teams.
National Team
- FIBA World ChampionshipFIBA World ChampionshipThe FIBA World Championship is an international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation , the sport's global governing body...
- Winner (1): 20062006 FIBA World ChampionshipThe 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
- OlympicsBasketball at the Summer OlympicsBasketball has been a Summer Olympics sport for men consistently since 1936. Prior to its inclusion as a medal sport, it was held as demonstration event in 1904 and 1932, both in the United States. Women's basketball was played in the Olympics only since 1976....
- Silver Medal (2): 1984Basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics-Group B:-Championship bracket:-Classification brackets:5th–8th Place9th–12th Place-Preliminary Round:...
, 2008Basketball at the 2008 Summer OlympicsBasketball contests at the 2008 Olympic Games were held from August 9, 2008 to August 24, 2008. Competitions were held at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China... - EuroBasketEurobasketThe EuroBasket, also referred to as the FIBA European Basketball Championship, is the main basketball competition contested biennially by the men's national teams governed by FIBA Europe, the European zone within the International Basketball Federation. The championship was first held in 1935 and...
- Winner (2): 2009EuroBasket 2009The EuroBasket 2009 was the 36th EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September 2009 and concluded with the final on 20 September 2009...
, 2011Eurobasket 2011EuroBasket 2011 was the 37th men's European Basketball Championship, held by FIBA Europe. The competition was hosted by Lithuania. This was the second time Eurobasket had been held in Lithuania, the country having also hosted the 1939 championship. FIBA Europe asserted that Lithuania managed to... - Runner-up (6): 1935Eurobasket 1935The 1935 European Basketball Championship, commonly called Eurobasket 1935, was the first Eurobasket regional championship held by FIBA Europe as well as a test event preceding the first Olympic basketball tournament at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Ten national teams affiliated with the International...
, 1973EuroBasket 1973-Venues:-Group A - Badalona:-Group B - Barcelona:-Places 9 - 12:-Places 5 - 8:-Places 1 - 4:-Finals:-Final rankings:# # # # # # # # # # # # -Team rosters:...
, 1983EuroBasket 1983-Venues:-Group A - Limoges :-Group B - Cannes :-Places 9 - 12:-Places 5 - 8:-Places 1 - 4:-Finals:-Final rankings:# # # # # # # # # # # # -Team rosters:...
, 1999EuroBasket 1999-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Second round:- Group E :- Group F :-Championship bracket:-5th place bracket:- Quarterfinals :-Classification rounds:- Semifinals :- Third place game:- Final :...
, 2003Eurobasket 2003-5th to 8th place:-Awards:-All-Tournament Team : Tony Parker Šarūnas Jasikevičius Saulius Štombergas Andrei Kirilenko Pau Gasol-Top scorers :# Pau Gasol 25.8# Andrei Kirilenko 23.1# Dirk Nowitzki 22.5# Mehmet Okur 18.7...
, 2007Eurobasket 2007-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Second round:- Group E :- Group F :-Championship bracket:- Quarterfinals :-Classification rounds:- Semifinals :- Third place game:- Final :... - Third place (2): 1991EuroBasket 1991Eurobasket 1991 was the tournament contested by men's professional basketball teams from Europe. It was hosted by Italy.-Group A:-Group B:-Places 5 - 8:-Places 1 - 4:-Finals:-Final rankings:# # # # # # # # -Team rosters:...
, 2001EuroBasket 2001The EuroBasket 2001 was the 32nd EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Turkey, began on 31 August 2001 and concluded with the final on 9 September 2001. Yugoslavia won the gold medal,...
National Team (women)
- FIBA World ChampionshipFIBA World Championship for WomenThe FIBA World Championship for Women is a world basketball tournament for women's national teams held quadrennially...
- Third place (1): 20102010 FIBA World Championship for WomenThe 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women, the 16th edition of FIBA's premier tournament for women's national basketball teams, was held from September 23 to October 3, 2010 in the Czech Republic. Three cities, Ostrava, Brno and Karlovy Vary, hosted games...
- EuroBasketEurobasket WomenEurobasket Women is a bi-annual basketball competition held between the nations of Europe for women's national basketball team. Eurobasket Women is also used as a qualifying tournament for the FIBA World Championship for Women and also for Olympic Games.-Summaries:-Performance by nation:-See...
- Winner (1): 1993
- Runner-up (1): 2007EuroBasket Women 2007- Group B :- Group C :- Group D :-Qualifying round:- Group E :- Group F :-Championship bracket:-5th place bracket:- Quarterfinals :-Classification rounds:- Semifinals :- Third place game:...
- Third place (4): 2001EuroBasket 2001 WomenEuroBasket Women 2001 occurred in France from September 14 to September 23, 2001. The winners were the home team France, followed by Russia and Spain.-Venues:The tournament was held in three cities in France: Orléans, Le Mans and Gravelines...
, 2003EuroBasket 2003 WomenThe 2003 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 2003, was the 29th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Greece and took place from September 19 to September 28, 2003. Russia won the gold medal and Czech Republic the silver medal...
, 2005, 2009EuroBasket Women 2009The 2009 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 2009, was the 32nd regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Latvia from June 7 to June 20, 2009....
Men
- FIBA U-19 World Championship
- Winner (1): 1999
- Third place (1): 1995
- FIBA U-17 World Championship
- The event started in July 2010 and is held bi-annually.
- FIBA Europe U-20 Championship
- Winner (1): 20112011 FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipThe 2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the 14th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. The competition featured 16 teams, held in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain from July 14–24. Spain became a champion for the first time.-Preliminary Round:...
- Runner-up (3): 19961996 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 20022002 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship-Championship:-5th–8th playoffs:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 20072007 FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipThe 2007 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the tenth edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. The cities of Nova Gorica, in Slovenia, and Gorizia, in Italy, hosted the tournament. Serbia won their third title, the first one with that name... - Third place (5): 19941994 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 20002000 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship-Championship:-5th–8th playoffs:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 20082008 FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipThe 2008 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the eleventh edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. The city of Riga, in Latvia, hosted the tournament...
, 2009, 20102010 FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipThe 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the 13th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. The cities of Zadar, Crikvenica and Makarska, in Croatia, hosted the tournament... - FIBA Europe U-18 Championship
- Winner (3): 1998, 2004, 20112011 FIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipThe 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was the 28th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. 16 teams featured the competition, held in Poland from July 21–31. Lithuania were the defending champion. Spain won their third title.-Preliminary Round:...
- Runner-up (2): 1974, 1978
- Third place (4): 1976, 1990, 1994, 2006
- FIBA Europe U-16 Championship
- Winner (2): 20062006 FIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipGermany and Iceland were relegated to Division B.-9th–12th playoffs:-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:*...
, 20092009 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-Group B:---------Group C:---------Group D:---------Qualifying Round:The twelve teams remaining will be allocated in two groups of six teams each. The four top teams will advance to the quarterfinals... - Runner-up (6): 19731973 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-9th–12th playoffs:-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 19831983 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 19851985 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 19931993 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 19951995 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 20072007 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:*... - Third place (5): 19791979 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 19911991 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 20012001 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship-Championship:-5th–8th playoffs:-Final standings:-References:**...
, 20052005 FIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipPoland and Belgium were relegated to Division B.-9th–12th playoffs:-5th–8th playoffs:-Championship:-Final standings:-References:*...
, 20112011 FIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipThe 2010 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship will be the 25th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship. 16 teams will feature the competition, held in Czech Republic from July 28 – August 7. Croatia are the defending champion.-Preliminary Round:...
Women
- FIBA U-19 World Championship for Women
- Runner-up (2): 20092009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for WomenThe 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women was hosted by Thailand from July 23 until August 2, 2009. Teams will play a round robin schedule, with the top four teams of the eighth-final four advancing to the knockout stage....
, 20112011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for WomenThe 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women was hosted by Chile from July 21 to July 31, 2011. The draw for the Championship took place on March 18, 2011 in Puerto Montt... - FIBA U-17 World Championship for Women
- The event started in July 2010 and is held bi-annually.
- FIBA Europe U-20 Championship for Women
- Winner (2): 2007, 20112011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship for WomenThe 2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship for Women was the 23rd edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship for Women. 16 teams featured the competition, held in Serbia from July 7–17. won the championship.-Preliminary Round:...
- Runner-up (2): 2009, 20102010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship for Women-Group B:---------Group C:---------Group D:---------Qualifying Round:The twelve teams remaining will be allocated in two groups of six teams each. The four top teams will advance to the quarterfinals...
- FIBA Europe U-18 Championship for Women
- Winner (3): 1998, 2006, 2009
- Runner-up (6): 1990, 1994, 2004, 2005, 2007, 20102010 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for Women-Group B:---------Group C:---------Group D:---------Qualifying Round:The twelve teams remaining were allocated in two groups of six teams each. The four top teams advanced to the quarterfinals...
- Third place (1): 20112011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for WomenThe 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for Women will be the 28th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for Women. 16 teams featured the competition, held in Romania from August 4–14. Italy is the defending champion.-Preliminary Round:...
- FIBA Europe U-16 Championship for Women
- Winner (7): 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 20112011 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for WomenThe 2011 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women will be the 23rd edition of the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women. 16 teams featured the competition, held in Italy from August 11–21. Russia is the defending champion.-Preliminary Round:...
- Runner-up (2): 1993, 2007
See also
- Spain national basketball teamSpain national basketball teamThe Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation...
- Spain women's national basketball teamSpain women's national basketball teamThe Spain women's national basketball team represents Spain in international basketball competitions for women. The team has participated in the FIBA World Championship for Women since 1994.-History:...
- Spain national youth basketball teamsSpain national youth basketball teamsSpain has the following national youth basketball teams:* Spain national under-20 basketball team* Spain national under-19 basketball team* Spain national under-18 basketball team* Spain national under-17 basketball team...