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Official (basketball) In basketball, an official (usually called a referee) enforces the rules and maintains order in the game. The title of official also applies to the scorers and timekeepers, as well as other personnel that have an active task in maintaining the game. Basketball is regarded as among the most difficult sports to officiate due ...
FIBA headquarters in Mies, Switzerland. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA / ˈfiːbə / FEE-bə; French: Fédération Internationale de Basketball) [a][4] is an association of national organizations which governs the sport of basketball worldwide. FIBA defines the rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required ...
The FIBA Hall of Fame, or FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame, honors players, [1] coaches, [2] teams, referees, [3] and administrators [4] who have greatly contributed to international competitive basketball. It was established by FIBA in 1991. Originally built in Alcobendas, Community of Madrid, Spain, by the Pedro Ferrándiz Foundation, it included ...
The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. Most leagues or governing bodies in North America, the most important of which are the National Basketball Association and NCAA ...
Structure. Following the 2014 FIBA Extraordinary Congress in Istanbul, FIBA announced a new set of statues that would come into force.These include the increase of Central Board membership from 23 to up to 29 members, including one representative each from the National Basketball Association of the United States and the players association.
Eligibility rules imposed by FIBA on national team players applies to both men and women. A player who seeks to represent a country must hold legal nationality of that country. [1] In 3x3 basketball, a player is eligible to represent their country if they have the appropriate legal nationality. The eligibility could be proven through a passport ...
FIBA Americas is responsible for the organization and governance of the major international basketball competitions in the Americas. The headquarters is located in Miami, Florida and the current President is Carol Callan of the United States .
FIBA Intercontinental Cup. The FIBA Intercontinental Cup, previously known to as the FIBA World Cup for Champion Clubs and the FIBA Club World Cup, is an annual professional basketball club competition organized by FIBA. The competition features the champions of each region's continental champion, as well as one representative from the NBA G ...