Armenia men's national basketball team

The Armenia men's national basketball team (Armenian: Հայաստանի բասկետբոլի ազգային հավաքական, Hayastani basketboli azgayin havak'akan) represents Armenia in international basketball. The team is controlled by the Basketball Federation of Armenia.

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Armenia women's national basketball team.

Armenia
FIBA ranking84 1 (1 March 2024)[1]
Joined FIBA1992
FIBA zoneFIBA Europe
National federationBFA
CoachRex Kalamian
FIBA World Cup
AppearancesNone
EuroBasket
AppearancesNone
Championship for Small Countries
Appearances2
Medals Gold: (2016, 2022)
First international
 Armenia 83–64 Moldova 
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 28 June 2016)
Biggest win
 Armenia 92–40 Wales 
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 30 June 2016)
Biggest defeat
 Denmark 90–64 Armenia 
(Copenhagen, Denmark; 28 July 2018)

After gaining independence from the Soviet Union, the national team did not take part in international competition until the 2016 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries, where they won the gold medal. Armenia would win the tournament once again in 2022.

History

Armenia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. They would become a member of FIBA in 1992. Although the national team would not enter the international scene until the 2016 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries. Armenia went on to win the tournament by defeating Andorra in the final 79–71.[2]

After Armenia's triumph at their maiden competition, they entered European Pre-Qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Their first two matches during World Cup pre-qualifying were home victories in Yerevan against Slovakia and Sweden.[3] However, Armenia would only win one out of their next four matches, to finish the pre-qualifiers at a record of (3–3); failing to advance.[4] Following Armenia's ouster from World Cup qualifying, the team participated in the second round of EuroBasket 2022 Pre-Qualifiers. Armenia would eventually finish the round with a (2–2) record, before having to withdraw from qualifying due to financial constraints.[5][6]

In 2022, Armenia made its return to international play by entering the 2022 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries. The national team would make it all the way to the final to beat Malta 84–68, and finishing the tournament undefeated.[7]

Competitive record

Results and fixtures

  Win   Loss

2024
22 February 2024 Austria  106–91  Armenia Vienna, Austria
19:15 (UTC+1) Scoring by quarter: 23–29, 31–19, 25–20, 27–23
Pts: Mahalbašić 27
Rebs: Mahalbašić 8
Asts: Diggs 5		 Boxscore Pts: Jones 30
Rebs: Tavitian 7
Asts: Jones 8		 Arena: Hallmann Dome
Attendance: 1,300
Referees: Zdravko Rutešić (MNE), Christian Theis (GER), Hrvoje Čavar (BIH)
25 February 2024 Armenia  84–79  Albania Yerevan, Armenia
18:00 (UTC+4) Scoring by quarter: 24–23, 24–19, 14–17, 22–20
Pts: Spight 31
Rebs: Tavitian 8
Asts: Jones 11		 Boxscore Pts: Lekndreaj 19
Rebs: Lilaj 10
Asts: Lekndreaj 5		 Arena: Karen Demirchyan Complex
Attendance: 3,000
Referees: Ciprian Stoica (ROU), Zoran Mitrovski (MKD), Emmouil Tsolakos (GRE)
21 June 2024 Armenia  89–57  Guatemala Los Angeles, United States
19:00 (UTC-7)
Report Arena: Eagle's Nest Arena
23 June 2024 Armenia  92–91  Ireland Los Angeles, United States
17:00 (UTC-7)
Report Arena: Eagle's Nest Arena
24 November 2024 Armenia  vs.  Austria Armenia
Boxscore

2025
20 February 2025 Albania  vs.  Armenia Albania
Boxscore

Team

Current roster

Roster for two friendly matches on 21 and 23 June 2024 against Guatemala and Ireland.

Armenia men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
F Gabriel Ajemian 25 – (1998-07-29)29 July 1998 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Homenetmen
G Antranik Balian – 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Pilibos
G Gerry Blakes 30 – (1993-11-16)16 November 1993 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Scafati Basket
G Avand Dorian – 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Trojans
G Conor Essegian 20 – (2003-12-12)12 December 2003 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Cornhuskers
G/F Jonathan Hakim – 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Glendale
F Avedes Karagavourian 23 – (2001-01-06)6 January 2001 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Free Agent
G Jayden Karapetian – 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Golden Bears
F/C Ryan Kiachian 22 – (2002-01-01)1 January 2002 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) Big Red
SG 11 Andre Spight (C) 29 – (1995-02-17)17 February 1995 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Obras Sanitarias
F Evan Manjikian  ? – (2003-01-01)1 January 2003 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) Bruins
F/C 77 Yura Melikyan 18 – (2005-10-22)22 October 2005 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) BKMA
G Derek Najarian – 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Glendale
SF 6 Artem Tavakalyan 28 – (1995-09-24)24 September 1995 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Erebuni
G/F 5 Albert Tatevosyan 30 – (1993-11-23)23 November 1993 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) BKMA
F Austen Yarian 25 – (1998-12-18)18 December 1998 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) Chargers
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Peter Dominguez
  • Matthew Madoian
  • Nareg Kopooshian
  • Arman Tchoukadarian (team doctor)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the competition
  • Age – describes age
    on 21 June 2024

Head coach position

Past rosters

2016 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries: finished 1st among 8 teams[8]

Armenia men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
PG 4 Sergey Polukhin 20 – (1995-09-17)17 September 1995 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Cherkessk
PF 5 Andrey Konstantinov 20 – (1995-07-12)12 July 1995 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Arsenal Tula
SF 6 Artem Tavakalyan 20 – (1995-09-24)24 September 1995 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Delaware State
G/F 7 Artur Khachaturyan 23 – (1992-08-04)4 August 1992 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Kryvbas
F/C 8 Mikael Pogosyan 21 – (1995-06-08)8 June 1995 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Thiel College
C 9 Zareh Zargaryan 27 – (1989-04-04)4 April 1989 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) CS Dominguez Hills
G 10 Mike Danielyan 28 – (1987-11-08)8 November 1987 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Uerdingen
SG 11 Andre Spight 21 – (1995-02-17)17 February 1995 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Arizona State
C 12 Bryant Dunston 30 – (1986-05-28)28 May 1986 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Anadolu Efes
PG 13 Amiran Amirkhanov 30 – (1986-02-27)27 February 1986 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Almaty
F/C 14 Konstantin Mirzoyants 27 – (1989-01-30)30 January 1989 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) Tambov
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Andrey Pavlenko
  • Suren Stepanyants
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the competition
  • Age – describes age
    on 28 June 2016

2022 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries: finished 1st among 6 teams[9]

Armenia men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
G 1 Gabriel Ajemyan 23 – (1998-07-29)29 July 1998 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Compton College
PF 2 Andre Zohrabyan 21 – (2000-08-09)9 August 2000 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) Glendale CC
PG 3 Chris Jones 29 – (1993-04-10)10 April 1993 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) ASVEL
G/F 5 Albert Tatevosyan 28 – (1993-11-23)23 November 1993 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Vahakni City
G/F 6 Matthew Madoyan 25 – (1997-02-05)5 February 1997 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) Urartu
C 8 Georgi Podkolzin 23 – (1999-05-27)27 May 1999 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) Urartu
SG 11 Andre Spight 27 – (1995-02-17)17 February 1995 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Twarde Pierniki
PG 12 Mkhitar Vardanyan 28 – (1994-04-03)3 April 1994 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Urartu
F/C 21 Arkadiy Mkrtychyan 26 – (1995-09-10)10 September 1995 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) Urartu
G 24 Davit Karamyan 21 – (2001-03-05)5 March 2001 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) New Bayazet
C 34 Davit Khachatryan 22 – (2000-03-23)23 March 2000 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) Mad Foxes
F 35 Zach Tavitian 23 – (1999-02-17)17 February 1999 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Zentro
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Peter Dominguez
  • Mikael Pogosyan
  • Vardan Khachatryan
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the competition
  • Age – describes age
    on 29 June 2022

See also

References
  1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  2. "Armenia wins 2016 FIBA European Championship For Small Countries". armradio.am. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  3. "Armenia surprise in World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers". Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  4. "Armenia during the 2019 FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers". Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  5. "Armenia during the EuroBasket 2022 Pre-Qualifiers". Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  6. "Cyprus to replace Armenia in FIBA EuroBasket 2022 Pre-Qualifiers Second Round". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  7. "Armenia Defeats Malta 84-68 to Win European Championship for Small Countries". massispost.com. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  8. "Armenia at the 2016 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries". Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  9. "Armenia at the 2022 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries". Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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