What is FIBA?
Q: What is FIBA?
A: FIBA stands for the International Basketball Federation. It is the governing body of the sport of basketball.
Q: What does "BA" represent in FIBA's name?
A: The "BA" in FIBA's name represents the first two letters of basketball.
Q: What are some of the responsibilities of FIBA?
A: Some of the responsibilities of FIBA include defining rules and equipment for basketball, organizing international competitions, regulating athlete transfers across countries, and controlling appointment of international referees.
Q: How many national federations are members of FIBA?
A: A total of 213 national federations are members of FIBA.
Q: How are these members organized?
A: These members are organized into five zones - Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Q: What tournament do men's national teams compete in every four years?
A: Men's national teams compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup every four years. They compete for the Naismith Trophy which is named after Canadian creator James Naismith who invented basketball.
Q: When did/will this tournament start to occur in relation to FIFA World Cup?
A: From 1970 through 2014, this tournament occurred in the same year as FIFA World Cup but starting from 2019 it will move to be held one year after FIFA World Cup.
