Fiji men's national basketball team

The Fijian national basketball team is the team that represents Fiji in international basketball, administered by the Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation.[2] It is a member of FIBA Oceania.

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

Fiji
FIBA ranking155 1 (1 March 2024)[1]
Joined FIBA1979
FIBA zoneFIBA Oceania
National federationFiji Amateur Basketball Federation
Oceanian Championship
AppearancesNone
Pacific Games
Appearances?
Medals (1): 2007
(3): 1983, 1987, 2015
(1): 1995

The men's team are led by New Zealand NBL player Marques Whippy and his brothers Leonard and Waymann. Their father, Paul Whippy, has previously coached the men's team.[3]

In 2007, the men's team won the gold medal at the South Pacific Games.[4]

Competitive performances

Current team

As of 21 September 2023:[5][6]

Fiji men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClub
G 21 Jordan Lum Kon 32 – (1991-05-13)13 May 1991 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Saints
G 0 Tyrone Mclennan 23 – (2000-10-28)28 October 2000 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Woodville Warriors
G 5 Filimone Waqabaca 22 – (2001-05-25)25 May 2001 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) USP Islanders
G/F 7 Orisi Rawaqa Naivalurua 32 – (1991-06-28)28 June 1991 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) USP Islanders
G/F 12 Keenan Hughes 19 – (2004-07-25)25 July 2004 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Suva Ballers
G/F 24 Isimeli Koroi 25 – (1998-09-10)10 September 1998 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Boston
G/F 8 John Francis Yee Chief 24 – (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) USP Islanders
F 10 Joshua Fox 29 – (1994-04-02)2 April 1994 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Boston
F 4 Marques Whippy 37 – (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Saints
C 6 Joshua Motufaga 31 – (1992-08-05)5 August 1992 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) USP Islanders
C 13 Mataika Koyamainavure 29 – (1994-05-14)14 May 1994 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Boston
C 11 William Qounadovu 31 – (1992-07-06)6 July 1992 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Spartans
Head coach
Laisiasa Puamau
Legend
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 17 November 2023
  • * - Denotes non-travelling reserve player

Depth chart
Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
C Mataika Koyamainavure Joshua Motufaga
PF Marques Whippy William Qounadovu
SF Joshua Fox Keenan Hughes John Francis Yee Chief
SG Filimone Waqabaca Orisi Naivalurua Isimeli Koroi
PG Jordan Lum Kon Tyrone Mclennan

Head coach position
  • Michael Whippy - 2003
  • Paul Whippy - 2007-2011
  • Saula Koroi - 2013
  • Laisiasa Puamau - 2023

Past teams
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2007 Men (Gold Medal Pacific Games)

  • Adrian Bossley
  • Baravi Thaman
  • Frank Saketa
  • Ioane Naivalurua
  • Isikeli Mara
  • Jale Vunisa
  • Kolinio Matalau
  • Laisiasa Puamau
  • Leonard Whippy
  • Marques Whippy
  • Peniasi Sokosoko
  • Sakiusa Rokodi


  • Paul Whippy (Head Coach)[7]

Kit

Manufacturer

2015: BLK[8]

See also

References
  1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  2. Profile - Fiji, FIBA.com, Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. Canterbury Rams aim to bounce back with victory in National Basketball League
  4. "Fiji men kill Guam for the Gold". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  5. 2023 Pacific Games - Solomon Islands, Fiji - Team, Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  6. Pacific Games Tournament - Fiji (FIBA), Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  7. Statistics for Fiji playing in SPG 2007 Basketball - Men
  8. Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI, Youtube.com, Retrieved 25 June 2017.

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