Malaysia men's national basketball team
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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Malaysia women's national basketball team.
The Malaysia men's national basketball team represents Malaysia at international basketball competitions. It is organized and run by the Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA); (Malay: Persatuan Bola Keranjang Malaysia).
Quick Facts FIBA ranking, Joined FIBA ...
FIBA ranking | 104 1 (1 March 2024)[1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1957 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Asia | ||
National federation | Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA) | ||
Coach | Yong Kian Ann | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | None | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (1986) | ||
Medals | None | ||
FIBA Asia Cup | |||
Appearances | 24 | ||
Medals | None | ||
SEABA Championship | |||
Appearances | 12 | ||
Medals | Gold: (1994, 2005) Silver: (2003, 2013, 2015) Bronze: (1998, 2007, 2009, 2011) | ||
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The team had its prime time between 1960 and 1995 when it qualified for the FIBA Asia Championship, Asia's most prestigious basketball tournament, 18 times in a row. In 1986 it qualified for the World Cup, its most noteworthy accomplishment to date.
Petronas is the major sponsor for MABA. The women's national team has more successes internationally compared to the men's counterpart.