FIBA ranking | 29 1 (August 15, 2024)[1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1947 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Asia | ||
National federation | Lebanese Basketball Federation (FLB) | ||
Coach | Miodrag Perišić | ||
Nickname(s) | The Cedars | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | 4 | ||
FIBA Asia Cup | |||
Appearances | 10 | ||
Medals | Silver: (2001, 2005, 2007, 2022) | ||
European Championship | |||
Appearances | 2 | ||
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Medal record |
The Lebanon men's national basketball team (Arabic: منتخب لبنان لكرة السلة; French: Équipe du Liban de basket-ball), controlled by the Lebanese Basketball Federation (FLB), has represented Lebanon in basketball since its inception in 1947. The squad is governed by FIBA, and is part of the FIBA Asia zone.
Lebanon has achieved success throughout its history, finishing as runners-up in the FIBA Asia Cup on four occasions: 2001, 2005, 2007, and most recently in 2022. The team has also made appearances in the FIBA World Championship on four occasions (2002, 2006, 2010, and 2023), but have not progressed beyond the preliminary round.