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| FIBA ranking | 61  1 (3 March 2026)[1] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Joined FIBA | 1935 (1935) | ||
| FIBA zone | FIBA Americas | ||
| National federation | Chile Basketball Federation | ||
| Coach | Juan Manuel Córdoba[2] | ||
| Nickname | La Roja | ||
| Olympic Games | |||
| Appearances | 4 | ||
| Medals | None | ||
| FIBA World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 3 | ||
| Medals |  Bronze: 1950, 1959 | ||
| FIBA AmeriCup | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
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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.
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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.
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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
La Catedral | |
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| Capacity | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1966 |
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. [3]
Competitive record
Olympic Games
| Year | Position | Tournament | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Position | Tournament | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
FIBA South American Championship
- 1930 : 4th
- 1932 :
- 1934 :
- 1935 : Did not participate
- 1937 :
- 1938 : Did not participate
- 1939 : 5th
- 1940 : 4th
- 1941 : 4th
- 1942 :
- 1943 : 4th
- 1945 : 4th
- 1947 :
- 1949 :
- 1953 :
- 1955 : 6th
- 1958 : 5th
- 1960 : 5th
- 1961 : 6th
- 1963 : 7th
- 1966 : 6th
- 1968 : 6th
- 1969 : 5th
- 1971 : 6th
- 1973 : 5th
- 1976 : 6th
- 1977 : 6th
- 1979 : 4th
- 1981 : 4th
- 1983 : 5th
- 1985 : 7th
- 1987 : 6th
- 1989–1993 : Did not participate
- 1995 : 6th
- 1997 : 6th
- 1999 : 7th
- 2001 : 6th
- 2003 : 5th
- 2004 : 5th
- 2006 : 6th
- 2008 : 6th
- 2010 : 7th
- 2012 : 6th
- 2014 : 6th
- 2016 : 7th
Results and fixtures
Matches
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. [4]
| Chile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Player | Pos. | Height | Age | Team |
| 2 | Felipe Inyaco | PG | 2,02 m | 32 | Obras Basket |
| 4 | Darrol Jones | F | 1,95 m | 29 | Leones de Quilpué |
| 7 | Sebastián Herrera | F | 1,93 m | 27 |  Paris Basketball |
| 8 | Sebastián Carrasco | PG | 1,80 m | 23 | Universidad de Concepción |
| 9 | Franco Morales | G | 1,79 m | 32 | ABA Ancud |
| 19 | Ignacio Carrión | G | 1,90 m | 24 | Leones de Quilpué |
| 22 | Felipe Haase | PF | 2,05 m | 25 |  Mexico City Capitanes |
| 23 | Kevin Rubio | F | 1,93 m | 24 | Universidad de Concepción |
| 24 | Ignacio Arroyo-Varela | G | 1,85 m | 23 |  Monbus Obradoiro |
| 28 | Diego Low | PF | 1,90 m | 26 | Universidad de Concepción |
| 31 | Fabián Martínez | PF | 1,94 m | 24 | Comunicaciones |
| 32 | Nicolás Carvacho | C | 2,08 m | 26 |  Benfica |
| 44 | Manny Suárez | C | 2,08 m | 30 |  Nacional |
| 99 | Aitor Pickett | PF | 2,03 m | 24 |  Kirchheim Knights |
National team rosters
Coaches
Current staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Juan Manuel Córdoba |
| Assistant coach | Carlos Zúñiga |
| Assistant coach | Guillermo Maurino |
Past head coaches
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- Erasmo López: 1932, 1936
- Jesús Magaña: 1937
- Fernando Primard: 1939
- Carlos Salamovich: 1940
- Pedro Ascencio: 1941
- Alfonso Barra Ponce: 1942
Kenneth Davidson: 1943-1947- Luis Valenzuela: 1948
- Osvaldo Retamal: 1949
- Kenneth Davidson / Luis Valenzuela: 1950
- Osvaldo Retamal / Sergio Molinari: 1952
- Juan Yovanovic: 1953
- Kenneth Davidson / Juan Arredondo: 1954
- Exequiel Figueroa: 1955
- Juan Arredondo: 1956
- Exequiel Figueroa / Juan Arredondo: 1958
- Luis Valenzuela / / Juan Arredondo / Exequiel Figueroa: 1959
- Raúl López: 1960
- Luis Valenzuela: 1961
- Gustavo Ortlieb: 1963
Stepan Spandarian: 1965-1966- Luis Valenzuela: 1966
- Juan Arredondo: 1968
- René Hola: 1969
- Luis Valenzuela: 1971
- Dan Peterson: 1971-1973
- Héctor Oreste / Luis Pérez: 1976
- Randy Knowles: 1977
- Renato Raggio: 1979-1985
- Héctor Oreste: 1987
- Juan Morales: 1993
- Miguel Ureta: 1995
- Juan Morales: 1997-2001
- Daniel Allende: 2002-2003
- Miguel Ureta: 2004
- Daniel Allende: 2006-2008
- Juan Manuel Córdoba: 2010-2011
- Guillermo Vecchio: 2012
- Cipriano Núñez: 2014
- Daniel Frola: 2016
- Claudio Jorquera: 2017-2018
- Jorge Luis Álvarez: 2018-2019
- Daniel Frola: 2019
- Christian Santander: 2019-2022
- Juan Manuel Córdoba: 2023-
See also
Notes
References
- "FIBA World Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- "Comunicado oficial: Juan Manuel Córdoba – FEBACHILE".
- Mesa de trabajo para conocer avances del coliseo Antonio Azurmendy (in Spanish).
- "La nómina de Chile para el Clasificatorio a la AmeriCup". BasquetChileno.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 November 2024.
External links
- FIBA Chile
- www.febachile.cl
- Archived records of Chile team participations