The Fijian national basketball team is the team that represents Fiji in international basketball, administered by the Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation.Profile - Fiji, FIBA.com, Retrieved 19 May 2017. It is a member of FIBA Oceania.
The men's team is led by New Zealand NBL player Marques Whippy and his brothers Leonard and Waymann. Their father, Paul Whippy, has previously coached the men's team.Canterbury Rams aim to bounce back with victory in National Basketball League
In 2007, the men's team won the gold medal at the South Pacific Games.
Competitive performances
FIBA Oceania Championship Never participated
Oceania Basketball Tournament
1981 : 4th 1985 : 1989 : 4th 1993 : 4th 1997 : 4th 2001 : 2005 : 3rd 2009-2013 : ?
Commonwealth Games
Never participated
Pacific Games
1963 : 6th 1966 : ? 1969 : 7th 1971-1979 : ? 1983 : 4th 1987 : 1991 : 4th 1995 : 1999 : 4th 2003 : 4th 2007 : 2011 : 4th 2015 : 2019 : 2023 :
Pacific Mini Games
1997 : ? 2005 : 2017 : To be determined
FIBA Melanesia Cup
2017 : 2022 : 2025 : To be determined
Current team 2029 FIBA Asia Cup Pre-Qualifiers Team
As of 18 August 2026:https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-asia-cup-2029-pre-qualifiers/teams/fiji#roster], Retrieved 18 August 2026.
Depth chart
Head coach position Michael Whippy - 2003 Paul Whippy - 2007-2011 Saula Koroi - 2013 Laisiasa Puamau - 2023 Earl Hughes - 2025
Past teams
2007 Men (Gold Medal Pacific Games) Adrian Bossley Baravi Thaman Frank Saketa Ioane Naivalurua Isikeli Mara Jale Vunisa Kolinio Matalau Laisiasa Puamau Leonard Whippy Marques Whippy Peniasi Sokosoko Sakiusa Rokodi
Paul Whippy (Head Coach)
2017 Men (Bronze Medal Melanesian Cup) As of 27 September 2017:, Retrieved 10 October 2025.
2018 Men (2022 FIBA Asia Cup qualification) As of 26 November 2018:, Retrieved 10 October 2025.
2019 Men (Bronze Medal Pacific Games) As of 8 July 2019:, Retrieved 10 October 2025.
2022 Men (Bronze Medal Melanesian Cup) As of 26 October 2022:, Retrieved 10 October 2025.
2023 Men (Gold Medal Pacific Games) As of 21 September 2023:2023 Pacific Games - Solomon Islands, Fiji - Team, Retrieved 9 November 2023.Pacific Games Tournament - Fiji (FIBA), Retrieved 27 November 2023.
2025 Men (Silver Medal FIBA Melanesian Basketball Cup) As of 11 October 2025:Retrieved 10 October 2025.
Kit Manufacturer 2015: BLKPacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI, Youtube.com, Retrieved 25 June 2017.
See also Fiji national under-19 basketball team Fiji women's national basketball team
References
External links Official website Fiji Basketball at Australiabasket.com
Videos Pacific Games 2015 D5 BBM GUAM vs FIJI Youtube.com video