Liberia men's national basketball team

Basketball in Liberia began to grow in popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in Monrovia, where local leagues and school tournaments helped establish the sport.^[6] The national team made its first appearances in international competition under the banner of FIBA Africa during the late 1970s.

Liberia’s most notable participation came in the FIBA Africa Championship 1983, held in Cairo, Egypt. The tournament marked the country’s debut on the continental stage, and although Liberia did not advance past the early rounds, the event provided valuable experience and exposure for Liberian basketball players.^[7]

During the civil conflicts of the 1990s and early 2000s, basketball activity in Liberia was severely disrupted, with many domestic competitions suspended and the national team unable to regularly compete in qualifiers.^[8]

In the post-war period, the Liberia Basketball Federation (LBF) focused on rebuilding the sport through grassroots development, organizing the national league in Monrovia and restarting youth programs.^[9] Although the senior men’s national team has yet to re-establish itself as a regular participant in the AfroBasket tournament, Liberia continues to take part in regional competitions and FIBA Africa qualifiers, with the long-term goal of returning to continental prominence.

Team for the AfroBasket 2007.^[10] (last publicized squad)

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Liberia men's national basketball team roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr. 4 Stephen Kollie 19 – (1988-08-14)14 August 1988 Invincible Eleven G 5 Samson Nyonno 32 – (1975-04-06)6 April 1975 NPA Pythons 6 Stuart Koffa 21 – (1986-02-24)24 February 1986 NPA Pythons 7 Sam Gbollie 24 – (1982-12-25)25 December 1982 8 Jonathan Krah 35 – (1972-04-18)18 April 1972 NPA Pythons 9 Vernon Gbotoe 19 – (1988-04-01)1 April 1988 Dream Team (Liberia) 10 Patrick Tugbe 21 – (1985-10-15)15 October 1985 Invincible Eleven 11 Harold Mulbah 25 – (1982-01-13)13 January 1982 G 12 Phillip Flomo 19 – (1987-12-19)19 December 1987 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) NPA Pythons 13 Raymond Kromah 17 – (1990-06-29)29 June 1990 14 Desmond Wesseh 25 – (1981-09-04)4 September 1981 15 Ryan Yakpah 23 – (1984-02-04)4 February 1984	Head coach Adam Sackor Assistant coach(es) Theodore Suah Legend Club – describes last club before the tournament Age – describes age on 15 August 2007

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At the AfroBasket 2007 in Angola, Raphael M. Quaye played most minutes and recorded most assists and steals for Liberia.^[11]

Other current notable players from Liberia:

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Liberia men's national basketball team roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club G Prince Williams 27 – (1992-08-22)22 August 1992 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Rethymno Cretan Kings B.C.	Legend Club – describes current club Age – describes age on 13 January 2020

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1983 FIBA Africa Championship: finished 9th among 10 teams

2007 FIBA Africa Championship: finished 16th among 16 teams

John Bing, Jethro Bing, Varney Tulay, Marcus Wolo, Fitzgerald Cole, Alphonso Kuiah, Raphael Quaye, Francis Fayiah, Alvin Tapeh, Mark Smith, Joseph Lackey, Richelieu Allison, Cephus Solo, Meshach McBorrough, Samuel Assembe (Coach: Allan Jallah)

• Liberia women's national basketball team
• Liberia national under-19 basketball team