Iran beaten by Spain eliminated from FIBA World Cup
In their third and last match at the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Wednesday, Iran took on Spain and lost the match 85-65. Spain are the d...
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Stage set for FIBA’s flagship competition in Asia
TEHRAN – The Schedule of games for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 to be played in Jeddah from Aug 5-17 has been announced. Team Melli will p...
Iran’s women’s basketball move up 26 places: FIBA rankings
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s basketball team moved up 26 places to 52nd in the latest FIBA women’s world rankings...
Iran basketball stars Yakhchali, Amini miss 2022 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Two basketball stars Behnam Yakhchali and Mohammad Amini will not play for Iran in the 2022 Asian Games. Yakhchali currentl...
Hakan Demir takes charge of Iran basketball team
He replaced Saeid Armaghani in Team Melli. The 54-year-old coach will also coach Manisa Metropolitan Belediyespor in the Turkish Ins...
Iran, Venezuela to play friendly in China
The friendly will take place in at the Peak Invitational International tournament in Jinjiang, China. Iran, headed by Hakan Demir, h...
Germany win first FIBA Basketball World Cup title
Germany leaned on a 22-10 surge in the third quarter to build a cushion, and never let go of the lead to win the World Cup’s first a...
Iran’s women’s basketball coach Kapogianni pens contract extension
TEHRAN – Greek head coach Eleni Kapogianni has signed a one-year contract extension to stay with Iran’s women’s basketball team unti...
Iran basketball squad named for 2022 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran basketball federation announced 13-man squad for the 2022 Asian Games. Team Melli are drawn in Group A along with Kaza...
Iran wheelchair basketball coach Dastyar aims for Hangzhou title
TEHRAN – Head coach of Iran wheelchair basketball team, Mohammadreza Dastyar, spoke about his team’s success at the 2023...