Puerto Rican Basketball Federation
Governing body of basketball in Puerto Rico
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The Puerto Rican Basketball Federation (Spanish: Federación de Baloncesto de Puerto Rico or FBPR) is the governing body of basketball in the territory of Puerto Rico.[1] As of October 18, 2021 the Puerto Rican men's national basketball team is ranked 19th in the world.[2]
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| Sport | Basketball |
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| Jurisdiction | Puerto Rico |
| Abbreviation | FBPUR |
| Affiliation | FIBA |
| Affiliation date | 1957 |
| Regional affiliation | FIBA Americas |
| Headquarters | San Juan |
| President | Yum Ramos |
| Men's coach | Vacant |
| Women's coach | Gerardo Batista |
| Official website | |
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History and Responsibilities
The association has been a member of the Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) since 1957 and is therefore also a member of FIBA Americas. The current president of the association is Yum E. Ramos Perales.[3] Its general secretary is Edmundo Baez Rivera.[4]
The association organizes the National Championship and is responsible for the Puerto Rican national basketball team and the Puerto Rican women's national basketball team.
