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| FIBA zone | FIBA Europe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| National federation | Basketball Nederland | ||
| Coach | Paul Vervaeck | ||
| Nickname(s) | Orange Lions | ||
| U19 World Cup | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
| U18 EuroBasket | |||
| Appearances | 5 | ||
| Medals | None | ||
| U18 EuroBasket Division B | |||
| Appearances | 17 | ||
| Medals |  Gold: 1 (2018) | ||
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The Netherlands men's national under-18 basketball team is the national junior representative for the Netherlands in international under-18 basketball tournaments.[1] They are governed by Basketball Nederland. The team competes at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket, mostly in Division B.[2][3] The current coach is Paul Vervaeck.
In 2018, the team won its first medal when it won gold at the 2018 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B tournament.[4] Following their victory, the Netherlands were promoted to Division A.
- ^ "Netherlands (U18-U19)". Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Netherlands at the 2016 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B". Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ "Netherlands at the 2017 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B". Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "Netherlands celebrate historic title in Skopje". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 5 August 2018.