Category: Basketball

Indian basketball is standing at the threshold of its most significant structural transformation in decades. The coordinated rollout of Under-14 and Under-18 franchise-based leagues across Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi and Telangana marks a decisive shift away from the traditional, short-format, federation-centric model towards a decentralised, league-driven ecosystem designed for sustained talent development. For a sport long…

Indian Railways delivered a commanding statement of intent by clinching both the men’s and women’s titles at the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium from January 4 to 11. Organized by the Basketball Federation of India (BFI), the championship culminated in two high-quality finals that showcased the growing depth…

A blistering three-minute stretch from A. Anantharaj turned a tense contest on its head as Tamil Nadu stormed into the semifinals of the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship with an emphatic 87–57 win over Kerala at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on Friday. What had been an evenly poised quarterfinal was transformed into a one-sided affair…

Punjab kept their campaign alive at the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship with a crucial 81–74 victory over Chandigarh in a do-or-die men’s league encounter at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday, sealing the final spot in the pre-quarterfinals. With both teams having lost their first three matches, the contest effectively became a knockout, and…

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium buzzed with energy as Day 1 of the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship tipped off, serving up a packed schedule of intense contests across both the men’s and women’s divisions. Teams from across the country took the floor in groups A through H, producing dominant victories, edge-of-the-seat finishes, and a few…

The stage is set for one of Indian basketball’s most prestigious domestic events as the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) officially unveiled the group-stage draw for the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship, scheduled to be held from January 4 to 11, 2026, at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Bringing together the country’s top…

The 2025 competitive season will be remembered as a watershed moment for Indian U16 women’s national basketball programme, a year that combined results, structure, and belief into a rare alignment. Under the stewardship of head coach Anitha Pauldurai, India not only reclaimed continental relevance but did so with authority, finishing the season with an extraordinary…

The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most complex and contradictory chapters in the history of Indian basketball. On paper, it was a year of unprecedented ambition. Administratively and institutionally, the sport took several decisive steps forward under the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). On the court, however, results exposed a harsh…

In the sweltering heat of international basketball’s opening salvos for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, India’s men’s national team entered Group D with quiet optimism. Facing Saudi Arabia twice in the first window once on the road in Riyadh and once at home in Chennai the Blue Tigers hoped to build momentum in…

India vs Saudi Arabia today in a crucial FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier, looking to revive their campaign after a difficult start to Group D. The fixture, scheduled for 30 November at 6:00 PM, is not only India’s second match of the opening window but also a chance to correct early missteps against a team…

The Harish Sharma 3×3 All India Basketball Championship 2025, set to be held on December 27–28 in New Delhi, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most important basketball properties a dynamic blend of elite competition, legacy, and the future-focused 3×3 format. More than just a tournament, this event is a national sporting movement honouring…

India’s journey in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers started on a rough patch as the men’s team fell 84-59 to Saudi Arabia in a Group D encounter played on Saudi soil. What began as a competitive, edge-of-seat opening quarter unravelled when the hosts seized control in the second period and kept increasing the margin…

As the basketball world turns its eyes toward the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian men’s national basketball team is set to lace up for a pivotal showdown against hosts Saudi Arabia today, November 27, in the first leg of their Group D encounter at the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. This Window 1 fixture, kicking…

Indian basketball is witnessing a quiet but significant shift. As the 2025–26 professional season begins in Mongolia, four prominent Indian players Princepal Singh, Palpreet Singh Brar, Harsh Dagar, and Sahaj Singh Sekhon have taken their talents to “The League,” Mongolia’s growing professional basketball competition. Their collective move is more than a series of individual contracts;…

The Indian U16 Women’s 3×3 basketball squad enters the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Manama, Bahrain, riding a wave of confidence and momentum. After an undefeated 5-0 run that earned them the FIBA U16 Asia Division B Championship title earlier this year, this group of young athletes, led by Head Coach Anitha Pauldurai, has…

When the NBA tipped off its China Games in 2025, featuring the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, it wasn’t just another preseason spectacle. It marked the unveiling of one of the league’s most ambitious technological partnerships a multi-year collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, designed to reinvent how hundreds of millions of Chinese fans engage with basketball….

Indian basketball scripted history on Sunday as the U16 women’s team captured their first-ever gold medal at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B, defeating Iran 67-66 in a thrilling final at Arena Seremban. The narrow victory capped an unbeaten run through the tournament and secured India’s long-awaited promotion back to Division A for…

The Indian U16 women’s basketball team produced a composed yet emphatic performance to book their spot in the final of the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B, defeating Indonesia 65-53 at Arena Seremban on Wednesday. With this victory, India not only secured a place in the championship game but also kept alive their dream…

The Indian U16 women’s basketball team continued their sensational run at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 – Division B, storming into the semi-finals with a commanding 71-54 win over Samoa. The victory sealed India’s place at the top of Group A with an unbeaten 3-0 record, underlining their credentials as the team to…

In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, India’s U16 women’s basketball team continued their unbeaten streak at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B, defeating Uzbekistan 81-69 in their second Group A match. The victory, played at Arena Seremban, positions India on the brink of advancing to the semi-finals, showcasing the growing…

In a heart-stopping Group Stage clash at the FIBA Asia Cup U16 Womens Division B, India’s young basketball talents edged out Iran with a nail-biting 70-67 victory on Saturday. The triumph, fueled by standout performances from emerging star Reva Amit Kulkarni, has ignited hope for the nation’s women’s basketball future as they prepare to face…

The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025, set to tip off in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, represents far more than just another youth tournament. For India, it is a test of continuity, ambition, and the ability to build on historic progress. After their breakthrough run to fifth place in 2022, expectations for this year’s U16 team are higher…

From September 13 to 19, 2025, the city of Seremban, Malaysia, will host eight emerging basketball nations in the FIBA U16 Women Asia Cup 2025 Division B. For these teams, this is more than a continental youth competition it’s the only gateway to Division A and, by extension, a possible berth in the FIBA U17…

When the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 tips off in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on August 31, the Indian U16 men’s basketball team will walk into its eighth consecutive main tournament appearance a streak that reflects both persistence and steady growth in youth basketball. This year’s campaign carries added weight. The top four finishers will punch their…

India’s men’s basketball team face a do-or-die situation when they meet hosts Saudi Arabia in their final Group C game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 on August 9 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. For the Cagers, it’s a simple equation win or go home. Sitting at the bottom of the group…

Indian Basketball Teams had a tough outing in the FISU 2025 What is FISU? FISU (International University Sports Federation) is the global governing body for university sports. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, it organizes and oversees international competitions for student-athletes worldwide. History of FISU University sports competitions trace their roots to the 1890s, evolving alongside the…

In a contest that underlined the gulf in experience, tactical cohesion, and depth, China handed India a comprehensive 100–69 defeat at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. From the opening whistle to the final buzzer, China controlled the tempo, executed crisp offensive sets, and forced India into numerous turnovers that translated into easy baskets. For India,…

The Battle of Aspirations: Emerging India vs Established China When India takes on China in their second Group C match at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, it will not just be a game of basketball, but a clash of two contrasting narratives. On one side stands India, ranked 76th in the world, a team on…

For a nation starved of big-stage basketball wins, India’s 84–91 overtime loss to Jordan at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup was more than just a near-miss it was a statement. Ranked 41 places below their opponents (India 76, Jordan 35), the Indian team showcased grit, resilience, and flashes of brilliance that kept Jordan on their…

On August 5th, the Indian men’s basketball team will step onto the court in Jeddah to face Jordan in their opening game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. At first glance, the contest appears tilted heavily in Jordan’s favour. Ranked 35th in the world with 372.1 points, Jordan sit far ahead of India, who are…

As the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 tips off on August 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Indian men’s national basketball team is poised to make its mark in what promises to be a fiercely competitive continental showdown. This 31st edition of the tournament, running until August 17, marks India’s 11th consecutive appearance. With defending champions…

India’s much-anticipated return to the FIBA Women Asia Cup Division B after four years was a campaign that began with promise but ultimately ended in heartbreak. Playing at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China, the Indian women’s team was determined to reclaim its place in Division A, from which it had been relegated in 2021….

In a significant test ahead of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Finals, the Indian men basketball team played two friendly matches against Qatar in Doha. The two games offered a mixed bag of results but also valuable lessons for the team as it gears up for tougher challenges later this year, including the FIBA World…

Off to a Winning Start: India Women Begin FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Division B Campaign with a Confident Victory over Kazakhstan The Indian women’s basketball team launched its FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B journey in style, registering a commanding 85–68 win over Kazakhstan in Shenzhen, China, on Saturday. The 17-point triumph wasn’t just…

The Indian Women Basketball Team is all set for one of its most crucial international assignments in recent years as it prepares to battle for promotion at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B, to be held in Shenzhen, China, from July 13 to 20, 2025. For a team with a proud but fluctuating…

The Indian Men Basketball Team is officially en route to Doha, Qatar, for a series of exposure friendly games that could prove pivotal for their preparations ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah. On the surface, this may seem like just another international tour but in reality, these games represent a far deeper…

India’s U16 boys and girls basketball teams delivered a perfect campaign at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers, held at the Youth Centre Indoor Stadium in Male, Maldives. Both squads emerged unbeaten champions, defeating Sri Lanka in the respective finals to book their tickets to the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025. With crushing margins,…

India’s long-standing dream of making its FIBA World Cup debut will now go through Group D of the 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The draw, held at the luxurious Al Hazm Mall in Doha, has placed India alongside Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and hosts Qatar—a group that offers both challenges and a realistic path to Round 2. For…

India men’s basketball team has been drawn into a tricky yet intriguing Group C at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, set to take place in Saudi Arabia. Group C features three strong teams: hosts Saudi Arabia, Asian basketball giants China, and competitive Jordan. While it is undeniably a tough draw for India, there’s still room…

India Make Big Moves in Latest FIBA Rankings; Joginder Singh Bids Farewell to International Basketball The Indian men’s basketball team has scripted a remarkable leap in the latest FIBA World Rankings, climbing five places to secure the 76th position globally and 15th in Asia as of March 28, 2025. This surge in the rankings follows…

India’s remarkable journey at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 came to an end in the quarterfinals, as they fell to a dominant New Zealand squad, 11-21. Despite the defeat, this campaign was a major breakthrough for Indian basketball, as the team reached the quarterfinal stage after 12 long years. The loss to New Zealand…