Cyprus men's national basketball team
The Cyprus men's national basketball team (Greek: Εθνική ομάδα μπάσκετ της Κύπρου) represents Cyprus in international basketball, and is controlled by the Cyprus Basketball Federation. The national team is coached by Christophoros Livadiotis.
| FIBA ranking | 87 1 (1 March 2024) | ||
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| Joined FIBA | 1974 | ||
| FIBA zone | FIBA Europe | ||
| National federation | Κυπριακή Ομοσπονδία Καλαθοσφαίρισης (CBF) | ||
| Coach | Christophoros Livadiotis | ||
| FIBA World Cup | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
| EuroBasket | |||
| Appearances | 1 (Upcoming) | ||
| Championship for Small Countries | |||
| Appearances | 4 | ||
| Medals | Silver: (1990, 1994) Bronze: (1988, 1992) | ||
| Games of the Small States of Europe | |||
| Appearances | 16 | ||
| Medals | Gold: (1985, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017) Silver: (1989, 1993) Bronze: (1991, 2023) | ||
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| First international | |||
| Bulgaria 90–45 Cyprus (Damascus, Syria; 17 April 1982) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Monaco 40–108 Cyprus (Serravalle, San Marino; 1 June 2001) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Czech Republic 135–60 Cyprus (Prievidza, Slovakia; 22 June 1993) | |||
Cyprus joined FIBA in 1974, where the team has mostly competed in smaller competitions such as the Games of the Small States of Europe, winning it nine times. However, Cyprus will make their debut at the top continental competition, EuroBasket, as co-hosts in 2025.
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