The Bahamas men's national basketball team represents The Bahamas in international basketball. The team is controlled by the Bahamas Basketball Federation.
The Bahamas has traditionally been the dominant nation at the official Caribbean Basketball Championship as it won more gold medals and more overall medals than any contender.
History
Basketball in the Bahamas has grown steadily since the mid-20th century, with the sport gaining popularity in schools and community programs. The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) was founded in 1962, shortly before the country’s independence, and joined FIBA in 1962, making the Bahamas one of the earliest Caribbean nations to compete in international basketball.Federation – Bahamas Basketball FIBA, Accessed 20 August 2025.
The national team made its international debut in regional competitions in the 1970s, participating in the Caribbean Basketball Championship and establishing itself as one of the strongest basketball nations in the Caribbean. The Bahamas won multiple gold medals at the Caribbean Championship, including titles in 1982, 1995, and 1998, cementing its reputation in the region.Bahamas Basketball Championship history The Nassau Guardian, 2023. Accessed 20 August 2025.
On the continental stage, the Bahamas has participated in several editions of the FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers and the Centrobasket tournament, often competing against Central and South American powerhouses such as Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Dominican Republic. While the team has not yet qualified for a FIBA World Cup or the Olympic Games, it has remained a consistent competitor in the Americas region.
The 2010s and 2020s saw a rise in Bahamian talent playing in the NBA and overseas professional leagues, including players such as Eric Gordon, Buddy Hield, Deandre Ayton, Kai Jones, and V. J. Edgecombe, who have strengthened the visibility of Bahamian basketball internationally. In August 2023, the Bahamas achieved one of its most significant milestones by winning the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Argentina, defeating top regional teams and earning a place in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers for Paris.Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield lead Bahamas to historic win ESPN, 21 August 2023. Accessed 20 August 2025.
Today, the Bahamas men’s national basketball team continues to compete in FIBA competitions with a long-term goal of qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Games, building on the momentum created by its NBA stars and regional dominance.
Competitive record FIBA AmeriCup FIBA AmeriCup RecordYearPositionPldWL 1980did not participate 1984 1988 1989 1992 1993 1995Eighth place826 1997did not participate 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2022did not qualify 2025 Eleventh place303Total1129
Pan American Games
1975 – 9th place 1991 – 8th place
Centrobasket Championship 1975 – 5th place 1985 – 8th place 1989 – 8th place 1995 – 5th place 2003 – 5th place 2012 – 5th place 2014 – 7th place 2016 – 7th place
CBC Championship
1982 – 1984 – 1985 – 1991 – 1993 – 1995 – 1996 – 1998 – 2002 – 4th place 2004 – 5th place 2006 – 4th place 2007 – 4th place 2009 – 5th place 2011 – 2014 – 2015 –
Team Current roster Roster for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.
Past rosters At 2009 FIBA CBC Championship:
At the 2016 Centrobasket:Bahamas | 2016 Centrobasket, ARCHIVE.FIBA.COM. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
Roster for the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup qualification matches played on 19 and 20 February 2021 against the United States and Puerto Rico.
Roster for the 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
Head coaching history Larry Brown – 2011–2012 Larry Eustachy – 2014 Mario Bowleg – 2015–2018 Norris Bain – 2019 Chris DeMarco – 2019–2025 Lourawls Nairn Jr. – 2025 Mikhail McLean - since 2026
Uniform Manufacturer 2015: Under Armour
2017–2021: Nike
2022–present: Anta
See also Bahamas women's national basketball team Bahamas men's national under-18 basketball team Bahamas men's national under-15 and under-16 basketball team
References
External links
FIBA Profile Latinbasket.com - Bahamas Men National Team Bahamas Basketball Records at FIBA Archive
Videos Bahamas v Mexico - Highlights - FIBA AmeriCup 2021 Qualifiers - Youtube.com video