Colombia men's national basketball team
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The Colombia national basketball team (Spanish: selección de baloncesto de Colombia) represents Colombia in men's international basketball competitions and organized and run by the Colombia Basketball Federation (Federación Colombiana de Baloncesto).[2]
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| FIBA ranking | 54 1 (13 July 2026)[1] | ||
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| Joined FIBA | 1939 | ||
| FIBA zone | FIBA Americas | ||
| National federation | Colombia Basketball Federation | ||
| Coach | Tomás Díaz | ||
| FIBA World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 | ||
| FIBA AmeriCup | |||
| Appearances | 3 | ||
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In South America, Team Colombia made some considerable improvements in the last decade but still stands in the shadow of the Big Four Basketball Powers (Team Argentina, Team Brazil, Team Venezuela and Team Uruguay). Its best result to date remains the 7th place at the 1982 FIBA World Championship where Colombia was host.
History
The development of organized basketball in Colombia began in the mid-20th century, with the national team slowly establishing itself within the South American basketball scene.
Colombia made its first appearance at the FIBA AmeriCup (then known as the Tournament of the Americas) in 1981, marking its entry into continental competition.[3] While the team struggled to advance beyond the early rounds, the participation helped lay the foundation for the country’s basketball program.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Colombia remained a modest competitor in the region, often overshadowed by the traditional South American powers such as Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela. The team primarily competed in the South American Basketball Championship, where it regularly finished in the middle tier of the standings.
A new generation of Colombian players emerged during the 2010s, many of whom competed professionally in the Baloncesto Profesional Colombiano (the Colombian professional league) and in international leagues. This generation helped Colombia qualify again for the FIBA AmeriCup in 2017, hosted in Medellín. This was Colombia's first appearance at the Americas' prime basketball event. Colombia's standout player, Juan Palacios, power forward in the Basketball Champions League returned to the national team for the first time since 2009.[4] The home-court appearance brought increased visibility to Colombian basketball, although the team was eliminated in the group stage.[5]
In recent years, Colombia has participated in the Basketball World Cup qualification, showing steady improvement and competing against top-ranked teams in the hemisphere. While the team has yet to qualify for a FIBA Basketball World Cup or the Olympic Games, Colombia continues to build its program and develop players capable of competing at a higher international level.
Competitive record
FIBA World Cup
| Year | Position | Tournament | Host |
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| 1982 | 7 | 1982 FIBA World Championship | Colombia |
| 2019 | Did not qualify | 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup | China |
| 2023 | 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup | Philippines, Japan and Indonesia | |
| 2027 | To be determined | 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup | Qatar |
FIBA AmeriCup
Pan American Games
South American Championship
| Year | Position | Tournament | Host |
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| 1945 | 6th place | 1945 South American Championship for Men | Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| 1953 | 7th place | 1953 South American Championship for Men | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 1958 | 6th place | 1958 South American Championship for Men | Santiago, Chile |
| 1960 | 6th place | 1960 South American Championship for Men | Córdoba, Argentina |
| 1963 | 8th place | 1963 South American Championship for Men | Lima, Peru |
| 1966 | 7th place | 1966 South American Championship for Men | Mendoza, Argentina |
| 1968 | 7th place | 1968 South American Championship for Men | Asunción, Paraguay |
| 1969 | 6th place | 1969 South American Championship for Men | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| 1971 | 5th place | 1971 South American Championship for Men | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| 1973 | 6th place | 1973 South American Championship for Men | Bogotá, Colombia |
| 1976 | 5th place | 1976 South American Championship for Men | Medellín, Colombia |
| 1977 | 7th place | 1977 South American Championship for Men | Valdivia, Chile |
| 1983 | 6th place | 1983 South American Championship for Men | São José dos Campos |
| 1985 | 5th place | 1985 South American Championship for Men | Medellín, Colombia |
| 1989 | 7th place | 1989 South American Championship for Men | Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| 1991 | 5th place | 1991 South American Championship for Men | Valencia, Venezuela |
| 1997 | 5th place | 1997 South American Championship for Men | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| 1999 | 9th place | 1999 South American Championship for Men | Bahía Blanca, Argentina |
| 2001 | 7th place | 2001 South American Championship for Men | Valdivia, Chile |
| 2006 | 5th place | 2006 South American Championship for Men | Caracas, Venezuela |
| 2008 | 5th place | 2008 South American Championship for Men | Puerto Montt, Chile |
| 2010 | 6th place | 2010 South American Championship for Men | Neiva, Colombia |
| 2012 | 7th place | 2012 South American Championship for Men | Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina |
| 2016 | 5th place | 2016 South American Basketball Championship | Caracas, Venezuela |
| 2018 | To Be Determined | 2018 South American Basketball Championship | To Be Determined |
Team
Current roster
Roster for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.[6]
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Head coach position
Guillermo Moreno: 2001–2006- Hernán Darío Giraldo: 2008–2012
- Tomás Díaz: 2014
- Guillermo Moreno: 2016–present[7]
Past rosters
2008 South American Championship: finished 5th among 6 teams
| Position | Player | Current club |
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| Guard | Edgar Moreno | Indios de Mayagüez |
| Guard | Álvaro Contreras | Arrieros de Medellín |
| Guard | Andrés Arcila | Arrieros de Medellín |
| Guard | Camilo Londoño | Newman University |
| Guard | Juan Felipe Montoya | Arrieros de Medellín |
| Guard & Forward | Felipe Barrios | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| Guard & Forward | Norbey Aragón | Guaiqueries de Margarita |
| Forward & Center | Enielsen Guevara | Gaiteros de Zulia |
| Forward & Center | Divier Pérez | Arrieros de Medellín |
| Forward & Center | Adinson Mosquera | Lon Morris JC |
| Center | Jorge Canedo | Colby County CC |
Coach: Hernán Darío Giraldo
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At the 2016 South American Basketball Championship:[8]
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Roster for the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup[9]
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