Fiji national basketball team
| Fiji | |
|---|---|
| FIBA ranking | 88 (T) |
| Joined FIBA | 1979 |
| FIBA zone | FIBA Oceania |
| National federation | Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation |
| Olympic Games | |
| Appearances | None |
| FIBA World Cup | |
| Appearances | None |
| Oceanian Championship | |
| Appearances | None |
The Fijian national basketball team is the team that represents Fiji in international basketball and is a member of FIBA Oceania. The men's team are led by New Zealand NBL player Marques Whippy and his brothers Leonard and Waymann. Their father, Paul Whippy, has previously coached the men's team.[1]
In 2007, the men's team won the gold medal at the South Pacific Games.[2]
Past teams
2007 men
- Adrian Bossley
- Baravi Thaman
- Frank Saketa
- Ioane Naivalurua
- Isikeli Mara
- Jale Waivure
- Kolinio Matalau
- Laisiasa Puamau
- Leonard Whippy
- Marques Whippy
- Peniasi Sokosoko
- Sakiusa Nakalevu[3]
2015 men
- Esala Banuve
- Johnny Seruvatu
- Josh Fox
- Kolinio Matalau
- Leonard Whippy
- Marques Whippy
- Mataika Koyamainavure
- Orisi Naivalurua
- Pita Sowakula
- Tu'I Sikivou
- Waymann Whippy
- William Qounadovu
2007 women
- Agnes Sokosoko
- Batiri Hughes
- Brittany Hazelman
- Elenoa Naivalurua
- Kelera Mataika
- Leilani Saukawa
- Letava Whippy
- Mareta Mani
- Mickaelar Whippy
- Seini Dobui
- Sera Colata
- Valerie Nainima[5]
References
External links
- Fiji Basketball at Australiabasket.com
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