FIBA ranking | 49 2 (15 August 2024)[1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1952 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Europe | ||
National federation | SBBF | ||
Coach | Mikko Riipinen | ||
Nickname(s) | Blågult (The Blue and Yellow) | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | 1 | ||
Medals | None | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | None | ||
EuroBasket | |||
Appearances | 10 | ||
Medals | None | ||
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First international | |||
Sweden 55–45 Denmark (Stockholm, Sweden; 6 December 1952) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Sweden 128–61 Azerbaijan (Norrköping, Sweden; 24 August 2011) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Soviet Union 103–31 Sweden (Budapest, Hungary; 10 June 1955) |
The Sweden men's national basketball team (Swedish: Sveriges herrlandslag i basket) represents Sweden in international basketball competition. The national team is controlled by the Swedish Basketball Federation.
Sweden has qualified for the EuroBasket ten times throughout their history. Their best tournament result was the 11th place finish at the 1995 edition. The Scandinavian squad has also qualified for the Olympic Games once, in 1980, finishing in 10th place. However, Sweden still seeks qualification for their first appearance to the FIBA World Cup.