Iceland men's national basketball team

The Iceland men's national basketball team () represents Iceland in international basketball tournaments. The team is controlled by the Icelandic Basketball Association.

Iceland has qualified for the EuroBasket three times in their history, with the national team making their first appearance in 2015. They have also participated at smaller European tournaments, such as the Games of the Small States of Europe.

Recent history EuroBasket 2015 On 28 August 2014, Iceland qualified for the EuroBasket 2015, entering the finals of the top European competition for the first time in its history. The national team though didn't fare too well in their maiden voyage at the EuroBasket. Finishing (0-5) in their Group B pool, played in Berlin with defeats at the hands of Germany, Italy, Serbia, Spain, and Turkey. Overall it was a memorable moment for Iceland, where they finally achieved the feat of competing at a major international tournament, after numerous failed qualifications in the past.

EuroBasket 2017

On 17 September 2016, Iceland repeated their success and qualified to the continental tournament once again. The national team finished its qualification group as the runners-up behind Belgium, and above Cyprus and Switzerland, with four wins and two losses.Ísland spilar í Helsinki á EM 2017 í körfuboltaÍsland á EM í annað sinn í röðEurobasket 2017 Qualifiers

As in the previous edition though, Iceland finished their participation with five loses in five matches played in their Group A pool in Helsinki.

EuroBasket 2022 qualification After failing to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Iceland turned the page toward EuroBasket 2022. To attempt to qualify for three consecutive EuroBasket appearances, Iceland was placed into Group C to begin their pre-qualifying campaign, which began with two straight loses to Portugal, and Belgium. Although the national team would pick up their first win in their third game, a rematch with Portugal at home in Reykjavík. In their final match of group play the team fell to Belgium, and would have to survive the final window of pre-qualifiers if they were to advance.

For the final phase of pre-qualifiers, Iceland was placed into Group H, alongside Portugal once again, and Switzerland. The national team opened up group play with a tough loss on the road against Portugal 80–79. Looking to even their record at (1-1), Iceland was at home against Switzerland. The match stayed close throughout until Martin Hermannsson's heroics showed up late in the fourth quarter for Iceland; where his jumpshot in the final seconds gave the home side an momentous 83–82 victory. Heading into their next match the national team looked to capitalize on their last win. They did so in thorough fashion, dismantling Portugal 96–68 to set up one last show down with the Swiss.

Heading into the final match day with a place in the qualifiers on the line, Iceland needed to defeat Switzerland on the road in an hostile environment. The specifics for Iceland was clear, either win to clinch a spot, or avoid losing by 18 or more points. Unfortunately, the unthinkable happened. As the national team not only lost to Switzerland, but failed to cover the point difference needed to advance. Losing 109–85, eliminating any chance for Iceland to reach the finals for the third straight time.

World Cup 2023 qualification Going into their last game of the qualifications, Iceland needed a four point win against Georgia to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. However, despite an 80–77 win, they missed out of qualifying after Elvar Már Friðriksson's shot at the buzzer rimmed out.

EuroBasket 2025 On 23 February 2025, Iceland qualified for EuroBasket 2025 after beating Turkey 83–71, and securing second place in Group B.

Competitive record

FIBA World Cup World CupQualificationYearPosition1950 to 1959No national representative 1963Did not enterDid not enter 1967 1970Did not qualifyDid not qualify 1974Did not enterDid not enter 1978Did not qualifyEuroBasket servedas qualifiers 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 2019624 202320128 2027To be determinedIn progress 2031To be determinedTotal0/16 26 14 12

Olympic Games Olympic GamesQualifyingYearPosition1936 to 1956No national representative 1960Did not enterDid not enter 1964 1968 1972 1976Did not qualify505 1980Did not enterDid not enter 1984 1988 1992Did not qualify 6061996 to 2016Did not qualify 2020 2024312 2028To be determinedTo be determinedTotal0/17 14 1 13

Games of the Small States of Europe Games of the Small States of EuropeYearPosition 1987321 1989321 1991440 1993550 1995431 1997431 2001541 2003541 2005431 2007550 20094th532 2013422 2015321 2017523 2019422Total634617

EuroBasket EuroBasketQualificationYearPosition1935 to 1959No national representative 1961Did not enter 1963Did not enter 1965 1967 1969Did not qualify312 1971Did not enterDid not enter 1973 1975Did not qualify514 1977532 1979Did not enterDid not enter 1981Did not qualify431 1983523 1985413 1987945 1989303 1991404 1993422 1995532 1997633 199915312 200115411 2003606 2005Division B422 2007Division B844 2009Division B835 2011Did not enterDid not enter 2013Did not qualify1019 201524th505422 201724th505642 2022Did not qualify835 202522nd505633 2029To be determinedTo be determinedTotal3/3115 0 15 147 52 95

Championship for Small Countries FIBA European Championship for Small CountriesYearPosition 1988541 1990550 1994532Total15123

Results and fixtures

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Team Current roster Roster for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers matches on 28 and 31 August 2026 against Serbia and Turkey.

Depth chart

Head coach position Hilmar Hafsteinsson – (1984) Einar Bollason – (1985–1987) László Németh – (1988–1990) Torfi Magnússon – (1990–1995) Jón Kr. Gíslason – (1995–1999) Friðrik Ingi Rúnarsson – (1999–2003) Sigurður Ingimundarson – (2004–2009) Peter Öqvist – (2011–2013) Craig Pedersen – (2014–present)

Individual records Players with the most caps (games played) Players in bold are still active.

RankPlayerYearsCaps1.Guðmundur Bragason 1987-20031692.Valur Ingimundarson1980-19951643.Jón Kr. Gíslason1982-19951584.Logi Gunnarsson2000-20181475.Torfi Magnússon1974-19871316.Hlynur Bæringsson2000-20191257.Guðjón Skúlason1988-19991228.Jón Sigurðsson1968-19841209.Teitur Örlygsson1986-200011810.Friðrik Stefánsson1997-200811211.Herbert Arnarson1991-200211112.Falur Harðarson1989-200010613.Jón Arnar Ingvarsson1990-200010214.Jón Arnór Stefánsson2000-2019100

Past rosters 2015 EuroBasket: finished 24th among 24 teams

3 Martin Hermannsson, 4 Axel Kárason, 5 Ragnar Nathanaelsson, 6 Jakob Sigurðarson, 8 Hlynur Bæringsson (C),9 Jón Arnór Stefánsson, 10 Helgi Már Magnússon, 13 Hörður Vilhjálmsson, 14 Logi Gunnarsson, 15 Pavel Ermolinskij,24 Haukur Pálsson, 29 Ægir Steinarsson (Coach: Craig Pedersen)

2017 EuroBasket: finished 24th among 24 teams

1 Martin Hermannsson, 3 Ægir Steinarsson, 6 Kristófer Acox, 8 Hlynur Bæringsson (C), 9 Jón Arnór Stefánsson,10 Elvar Már Friðriksson, 13 Hörður Vilhjálmsson, 14 Logi Gunnarsson, 15 Pavel Ermolinskij, 24 Haukur Pálsson, 34 Tryggvi Hlinason, 88 Brynjar Þór Björnsson (Coach: Craig Pedersen)

2025 EuroBasket: finished 22nd among 24 teams

3 Ægir Steinarsson, 5 Hilmar Smári Henningsson, 6 Jón Axel Guðmundsson, 10 Elvar Már Friðriksson, 11 Almar Orri Atlason,12 Kári Jónsson, 14 Kristinn Pálsson, 15 Martin Hermannsson, 29 Orri Gunnarsson, 32 Tryggvi Hlinason, 34 Styrmir Snær Þrastarson,66 Sigtryggur Arnar Björnsson (Coach: Craig Pedersen)

Iceland men's national basketball team

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