FIBA Americas ( Spanish : Confederación Panamericana de Baloncesto , French : FIBA Amériques ) is a continental federation of FIBA (International Basketball Federation). It is one of FIBA's five continental zones. FIBA Americas is responsible for the organization and governance of the major international basketball competitions in the Americas . The headquarters is located in Miami, Florida and the current President is Carol Callan of the United States .
19-475: FIBA Americas has 42 affiliated members, divided into 4 regional zones. - *¹ [REDACTED] Mexico is a North American territory but a member of COCABA (Central America zone). - *² [REDACTED] Bermuda is a North American territory but a member of CBC (Caribbean zone). - *³ [REDACTED] Suriname and [REDACTED] Guyana are South American territories but members of CBC (Caribbean zone). - * [REDACTED] Peru
38-583: A suspension on the Panamanian Basketball Federation. Mexico was chosen as the next highest placed finisher in Panama's subcategory (COCABA) at the 2012 Centrobasket tournament. In Group A, team Puerto Rico secured their first round undefeated, as well as narrowly clinching their win against surprising newcomer Jamaica 88–82, while Canada and Uruguay also secured their place for the second round. Brazil lost all four games for
57-867: Is not currently a member of FIBA Americas, Peru is not listed by FIBA as a member nation. (Men's competitions) Continental Youth continental Youth regional (Defunct competitions) (Women's competitions) Continental Regional Youth continental Youth regional (Defunct competitions) (Men's competitions) Continental Regional (Women's competitions) Continental Regional (Defunct competitions) Mexico men%27s national basketball team The Mexico national basketball team ( Spanish : selección de baloncesto de México / selección Mexicana de básquetbol ) represents Mexico in men's international basketball competitions, The team has made 6 appearances in FIBA World Cup and 5 appearances in
76-635: The 2013 FIBA Americas Championship secured Mexico a spot at the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain. This marked the first qualification to the Basketball World Cup in 40 years. At the 2014 FIBA World Cup , the Mexicans won two of their five preliminary round games against Korea and Angola which earned them a playoff spot for the first time in their history. They would, however, come unstuck against eventual champions USA . Especially noteworthy
95-525: The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup against surprising hosts Venezuela in an 85–86 thriller of an overtime match. Meanwhile, upstart Mexico also clinched their position for the World Cup from their performance, while Dominican Republic and Argentina also secured their place for the World Cup. Despite the efforts, the Canadian team were unable to put up a defensive and offensive play, thus eliminating
114-723: The 2022 FIBA AmeriCup in Recife , Brazil . Mexico was led by Paul Stoll and Fabian Jaimes. Team USA was led by Jodie Meeks , Patrick McCaw , Frank Mason III , and Norris Cole . On 16 August 2023, Team Mexico defeated the Kansas State University Wildcats 83–81 in an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Kansas State made it to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament in
133-722: The FIBA AmeriCup , was the qualifying tournament for FIBA Americas , for the 2014 FIBA World Cup , in Spain . This FIBA AmeriCup tournament was held in Caracas , Venezuela , from August 30, to September 11, 2013. The top four teams qualified for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Mexico defeated Puerto Rico , in the final, to win their first AmeriCup title. The draw was held at the Catia Theatre in Caracas on February 28. This
152-710: The FIBA Americas Championship 2009 in San Juan , Puerto Rico, Mexico finished 7th, ahead of Panama , Venezuela and the United States Virgin Islands . On individual performances, Gustavo Ayon finished among the tournament's top performers in steals (3rd), blocks (3rd) and minutes per game (9th). Both Eduardo Nájera and Earl Watson expressed their interest in representing Mexico internationally. However, neither received permission by their NBA teams to participate at
171-427: The FIBA Americas Championship 2009 in San Juan , Puerto Rico. On 29 October 2011, Mexico defeated Team USA 71–55. This 16 point victory took place during the 2011 Pan Am Games . Mexico took part in the FIBA Americas Championship 2013 to replace Panama , who were disqualified. To the surprise of many they beat hosts Venezuela in their opening game, and advanced to the second round with wins over Paraguay and
190-843: The Summer Olympics . The governing body of the team is the Asociación Deportiva Mexicana de Básquetbol (ADEMEBA). In 2013, Mexico won the FIBA AmeriCup . Until the late 1960s, team Mexico was a major force at the world stage. The team won the bronze medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics , finished 4th at the 1948 event and 5th in 1968 . Mexico won the Pan American Games silver medal in Winnipeg 1967 led by Captain Carlos Quintanar with players like Arturo Guerrero and Manuel Raga. At
209-476: The 2022–23 season. Worldwide Continental Regional FIBA COCABA Championship NOTE: In June 2018, Mexico beat Team USA 78–70 in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Americas) . The roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup . 2015–2021: Under Armour 2022–present: Titan Sports FIBA Americas Championship 2013 The 2013 FIBA Americas Championship for Men , later known as
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#1732780282009228-468: The Dominican Republic. They later finished top of the eight-team second round group and a semi-final win over heavy favourites Argentina saw them through to the final. On 11 September 2013, they beat Puerto Rico 91–83 in the gold medal game to win the FIBA Americas Championship . Inside player Gustavo Ayón was voted as the tournament's Most Valuable Player. The surprising gold medal at
247-503: The first time. Hosts Venezuela lost their first two games against surprising Mexico and Argentina , but managed to win two other games to advance the second round, despite having two losses in the game. The Mexican team lost their three-win streak to the Argentine basketball team, while Paraguay 's poor efforts prevented them from winning a single game since their recent game in 2010. Puerto Rico narrowly clinched their place for
266-423: The group that they played at, and their final opponent in the preliminary round. Included are the last published FIBA World Rankings prior to the draw. The ten teams were split into two groups. The best four teams of each group advanced to the second round, where the teams played against the four teams from the other group; each team carried over all points earned during the first round, except for those earned in
285-498: The match against the team that was eliminated. The best four teams of this group advanced to the semifinals and were qualified for the 2014 FIBA World Cup . The United States, which won the Olympic Gold Medal in 2012, automatically qualified for the 2014 FIBA World Cup and chose not to participate in the 2013 Americas Championship. Originally, Panama were supposed to compete but was replaced by Mexico after FIBA implemented
304-574: The team for the second time since 2011. Newcomers Jamaica was also eliminated, despite winning against the Argentine team, whereas Uruguay were unable to make their debut for the Championship round, losing half of the matches throughout the Second Round. Mexico avenged their first-round loss to world third-ranked Argentina , becoming the first team to advance to the final round. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico avenged their second-round loss against
323-408: Was Mexico’s 3 point field goal percentage, which was one of the highest among all the teams at the event. Due to Mexico's strong performances of late, the country gained the right to host the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship . On 28 June 2018, Mexico defeated Team USA 78–70 during the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers . Mexico was led by Gustavo Ayon and Juan Toscano-Anderson . Team USA
342-475: Was how the teams were seeded: [REDACTED] Argentina (3) [REDACTED] Brazil (9) [REDACTED] Puerto Rico (19) [REDACTED] Dominican Republic (27) [REDACTED] Mexico (32) [REDACTED] Uruguay (29) [REDACTED] Jamaica (83) [REDACTED] Paraguay (55) [REDACTED] Venezuela (24) [REDACTED] Canada (26) As hosts, Venezuela picked first
361-412: Was led by Alex Caruso , David Stockton , and coached by Jeff Van Gundy . On 19 November 2021, Mexico defeated Team USA 97–88 during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers . Mexico was led by Orlando Méndez-Valdez (who was also part of Mexico's victory over Team USA in 2018) and Team USA was led by Isaiah Thomas and Luke Kornet . On 2 September 2022, Mexico defeated Team USA 73–67 during
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