The Chile national basketball team is controlled by the Federación de Básquetbol de Chile. It is affiliated to FIBA, under the zone confederation of FIBA Americas.
In the 1950s, Chile had one of the finest national basketball teams in the world. In more recent years team has primarily competed regionally at the FIBA South American Championship.
History
Past years
The team has a distinguished history in international and regional competitions, with notable successes in the FIBA World Cup and the FIBA South American Championships. In the FIBA World Cup, Chile won two bronze medals: the first in the first ever World Cup in 1950 played in Buenos Aires, Argentina and another in 1959 when Chile hosted the tournament.
In the South American Championship, Chile achieved its peak performance with a gold medal in 1937 on home soil. They also secured silver in 1932 and 1934, along with several bronze medals in the 1940s and 1950s, underlining their regional strength. The team won bronze medals in 1942 (Chile), 1947 (Brazil), 1949 (Paraguay), and 1953 (Uruguay), proving their consistency in regional competitions during that era, being considered one of the strong teams of FIBA Americas.
Additionally, Chile's performances in the South American Games have been impressive in more recent years. They clinched gold in 2022 in Paraguay, building on a series of strong performances, which included silver in 2014 when the games were held in Chile, and bronze medals in 1982 (Argentina), 2010 (Colombia), and 2018 (Bolivia). These achievements highlight Chile's resilience and ongoing competitiveness in basketball throughout various decades.
Though the team has struggled to maintain a dominant presence on the global stage, they have qualified for several major tournaments, including the Olympic Games and multiple FIBA World Cups. Despite recent challenges, the Chilean team remains an important part of basketball's development in South America. The competitive record section highlights their journey and involvement in various competitions like the FIBA AmeriCup and Pan American Games.
Recent years
The Chile men's national basketball team is currently in a rebuilding phase, striving to regain their former competitiveness on the international stage. While the team has faced challenges in recent years, including inconsistent performances in major tournaments such as the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, there is renewed focus on developing young talent and improving their regional standing in South America with players like Sebastián Herrera, Franco Morales, Gerardo Isla, Nico Carvacho or Manny Suárez as important players of this era.
Despite team efforts and a historic 79–77 victory over Argentina in Valdivia, failed to qualify for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup. The team faced a highly competitive group that included regional powerhouses Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela. Although a memorable home victory briefly raised hopes, key defeats ultimately sealed its fate, including a 63–54 loss to Colombia and a narrow 73–72 overtime defeat to Venezuela in the final match.
Stadium
The Coliseo Municipal Antonio Azurmendy Riveros, also known as La Catedral, located in Valdivia, Chile, is a prominent indoor sports arena that plays a key role in hosting Chilean basketball events. With a seating capacity of about 5,000, it has been a frequent venue for domestic and international competitions, making it a significant home court for the Chilean team. Its intimate yet vibrant atmosphere makes it ideal for high-stakes basketball games, fostering strong support for the home team.
The Chilean men's national basketball team has utilized the Coliseo for numerous tournaments and training sessions. As a key sports hub in the region, the venue has hosted pivotal games in the team's competitive history, including preparations for international events like the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Its central role in national basketball reflects the importance of local infrastructure in supporting Chile's basketball development on both a regional and international level.Mesa de trabajo para conocer avances del coliseo Antonio Azurmendy .
Competitive record
Olympic Games YearPositionTournamentHost 1936 9 Basketball at the 1936 Summer Olympics Berlin, Germany 1948 6 Basketball at the 1948 Summer Olympics London, United Kingdom 1952 5 Basketball at the 1952 Summer Olympics Helsinki, Finland 1956 8 Basketball at the 1956 Summer Olympics Melbourne, Australia
FIBA World Cup
YearPositionTournamentHost 1950 3 1950 FIBA World Championship Buenos Aires, Argentina 1954 10 1954 FIBA World Championship Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1959 3 1959 FIBA World Championship Chile 2027 To be determined 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar
FIBA AmeriCup yet to qualify
Pan American Games
1951 : 5th 2019 : Did not qualify 2023 : 5th
FIBA South American Championship
Results and fixtures
Matches DateCityCompetitionHomeResultAway23 June 2023 Valdivia2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification85:6324 June 2023 Valdivia2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification48:7825 June 2023 Valdivia2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification112:4714 August 2023 La Banda2024 Olympics qualifiers61:6215 August 2023 La Banda2024 Olympics qualifiers78:7017 August 2023 La Banda2024 Olympics qualifiers77:6519 August 2023 Santiago del Estero2024 Olympics qualifiers79:8731 October 2023 Santiago2023 Pan American Games66:701 November 2023 Santiago2023 Pan American Games94:432 November 2023 Santiago2023 Pan American Games63:593 November 2023 Santiago2023 Pan American Games75:8322 February 2024 Mar del Plata2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification90:7825 February 2024 Valdivia2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification79:7722 November 2024 Valdivia2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification74:8025 November 2024 Valdivia2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification86:6120 February 2025 Cali2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification97:9123 February 2025 Caracas2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification73:72
Players Current squad
The following players were called up to the squad for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification matches against Colombia and Venezuela on 22 and 25 November 2024, respectively.
ChileNo.PlayerPos.HeightAgeTeam2 Felipe InyacoPG2,02 m32 Obras Basket4 Darrol JonesF1,95 m29 Leones de Quilpué7 Sebastián HerreraF1,93 m27 Paris Basketball8 Sebastián CarrascoPG1,80 m23 Universidad de Concepción9 Franco MoralesG1,79 m32 ABA Ancud19 Ignacio CarriónG1,90 m24 Leones de Quilpué22 Felipe HaasePF2,05 m25 Mexico City Capitanes23 Kevin RubioF1,93 m24 Universidad de Concepción24 Ignacio Arroyo-VarelaG1,85 m23 Monbus Obradoiro28 Diego LowPF1,90 m26 Universidad de Concepción31 Fabián MartínezPF1,94 m24 Comunicaciones32 Nicolás CarvachoC2,08 m26 Benfica44 Manny SuárezC2,08 m30 Nacional99 Aitor PickettPF2,03 m24 Kirchheim Knights
National team rosters Chile national basketball team rosters
Coaches
Current staff
Position NameHead coach Juan Manuel CórdobaAssistant coach Carlos ZúñigaAssistant coach Guillermo Maurino
Past head coaches
See also Chile men's national under-15 and under-16 basketball team Chile men's national under-17 and under-18 basketball team Chile women's national basketball team
Notes
References
External links FIBA Chile www.febachile.cl Archived records of Chile team participations
Videos Chile v Marquette University 1972 Chile v Peru - Game Highlights 2016 South American Championship