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| FIBA ranking | 25  3 (15 August 2024)[1] | ||
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| Joined FIBA | 1938 | ||
| FIBA zone | FIBA Americas | ||
| National federation | Venezuelan Basketball Federation | ||
| Coach | Fernando Duró | ||
| Nickname(s) | La Vinotinto de las alturas | ||
| Olympic Games | |||
| Appearances | 2 | ||
| FIBA World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 5 | ||
| FIBA AmeriCup | |||
| Appearances | 17 | ||
| Medals |  Gold: (2015) Silver: (1992).svg){kind=small} Bronze: (2005) | ||
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The Venezuela national basketball team is organized and run by the Venezuelan Basketball Federation (FVB). (Spanish: Federación Venezolana de Baloncesto) They won the 2015 FIBA AmeriCup.
Venezuela qualified for two Summer Olympiads: 1992, and then 2016. Venezuela hosted the 2012 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the country's most prestigious basketball event ever.[2] Later, the country also hosted the 2013 FIBA AmeriCup.
Venezuela has participated in international competitions: International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Summer Olympic Games, the FIBA World Cup, the South American Championship, the Pan American Games and the Bolivarian Games.
- ^ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ FIBA.com – FIBA – Venezuela and Turkey to host 2012 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments