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			{{Short description\|Men's national basketball team representing Chile}}
	{{Wikify\|September 2006}}
			{{Use dmy dates\|date=March 2022}}
			{{Infobox national basketball team
			\|country=Chile {{flagicon\|CHL}}
			\|logo=New logo for Chilean Basketball Federation.png
			\|logo_width = 220px
			\| nickname= La Roja
			\|national_fed=Chile Basketball Federation
			\|fiba_zone=FIBA Americas
			\|coach= Juan Manuel Córdoba<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.febachile.cl/2023/06/05/comunicado-oficial-juan-manuel-cordoba/ \| title=Comunicado oficial: Juan Manuel Córdoba – FEBACHILE }}</ref>
			\|fiba_ranking={{FIBA World Rankings\|CHI}}
			\|joined_fiba=1935
			\|oly_appearances=4
			\|oly_medals=None
			\|wc_appearances=3
			\|wc_medals= {{World3}} ''Bronze'': 1950, 1959
			\|zone_championship=]
			\|zone_appearances=None
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			The '''Chile national basketball team''' is controlled by the Federación de Básquetbol de Chile. It is affiliated to ], under the zone confederation of ].
	Federación de Basquetbol de Chile of FBC is the basketball federation of Chile. Its current president is ] and its ] rank is 45.

			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 ].
	====Roster for 2004 Chile National Basketball Team (Men's)====

	*Percy Werth (185-G-78) of Universidad Catolica Santiago
			==History==
	*Patricio Briones (213-C-7kjegf 2) of Deportivo Comunal Ancud

	*Patrick Saez (191-G/F-71) of Provincial Osorno
			===Past years===
	*Jose Luis Campos (189-G-80) of Provincial Llanquihue Puerto Varas

	*Rodrigo Espinoza (183-G-81) of Provincial Llanquihue Puerto Varas
			The team has a distinguished history in international and regional competitions, with notable successes in the ] and the ]s. In the FIBA World Cup, Chile won two bronze medals: the first in the first ever World Cup in 1950 played in ], Argentina and another in ] when Chile hosted the tournament.
	*Felipe Contreras (183-G-81) of Universidad Catolica Santiago

	*Cristian Perez (194-F/G-74) of Provincial Osorno
			], was part of the team of 1950 and 1959.]]
	*Mike Elliot (193-G-79) of Universidad Catolica Santiago

	*Rodrigo Zuniga (198-F-76) of Deportivo Comunal Ancud
			In the South American Championship, Chile achieved its peak performance with a gold medal in ] 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 ].
	*Ramiro Vera (200-C/F-80) of Deportivo Valdiva

	*Pablo Avila (203-F/C-83) of Universidad Catolica Santiago
			], was part of the team of ] third-place.]]
	*Boris Varela (200-F-85) of Randolph-Macon (USA)

	*Nelson Mendez (200-F-77) of Deportivo Valdiva
			Additionally, Chile’s performances in the ] 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 ], 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.
	*Claus Prutzmann (204-C-79)

			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 ] and ].

			===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 ] 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, ] or ] as important players of this era.

			==Stadium==

			{{main\|Coliseo Municipal Antonio Azurmendy Riveros}}
			{{Infobox venue
			\| stadium_name = Coliseo Municipal Antonio Azurmendy Riveros
			\| nickname=''La Catedral''
			\| image = Valdivia_y_su_río.JPG
			\| caption = Valdivia, Chile.
			\| opened = 1966
			\| seating_capacity = 5,000
			}}

			The ''']''', also known as '''''La Catedral''''', located in ], Chile, is a prominent indoor ] 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 ].

			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. <ref></ref>

			==Competitive record==

			===Olympic Games===
			{\| class="wikitable" width=70%
			\|-
			!\|Year
			!\|Position
			!\|Tournament
			!\|Host
			\|- valign="top" bgcolor="#debab0"
			\| 1936 \|\| 9 \|\| ] \|\| {{flagicon\|Nazi Germany}} ], Germany
			\|- valign="top" bgcolor=
			\| 1948 \|\| 6 \|\| ] \|\| {{flagicon\|UK}} ], United Kingdom
			\|- valign="top" bgcolor="#CEDAB0"
			\| 1952 \|\| 5 \|\| ] \|\| {{flagicon\|FIN}} ], Finland
			\|- valign="top" bgcolor=
			\| 1956 \|\| 8 \|\| ] \|\| {{flagicon\|AUS}} ], Australia
			\|}

			===FIBA World Cup===

			{\| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;"
			\|-
			!\|Year
			!\|Position
			!\|Tournament
			!\|Host
			\|- style="background:#FFDAB9"
			\| 1950 \|\| {{World3}} 3 \|\| ] \|\|{{flagicon\|ARG}} ], Argentina
			\|- style="background:
			\| 1954 \|\| 10 \|\| ] \|\|{{flagicon\|BRA}} ], Brazil
			\|- style="background:#FFDAB9"
			\| 1959 \|\| {{World3}} 3 \|\| ] \|\|{{flagicon\|CHI}} Chile
			\|- style"background:
			\| 2027 \|\| To be determined\|\| ] \|\|{{flagicon\|QAT}} Qatar
			\|}

			===FIBA AmeriCup===
			''yet to qualify''

			===Pan American Games===
			{{see also\|Basketball at the Pan American Games}}
			* ] : 5th
			*2019 : ''Did not qualify''
			*] : 5th

			===FIBA South American Championship===
			{{see also\|FIBA South American Championship}}
			{{columns-list\|colwidth=18em\|
			*1930 : 4th
			*1932 : {{Silver2}}
			*1934 : {{Silver2}}
			*1935 : ''Did not participate''
			*1937 : {{Gold1}}
			*1938 : ''Did not participate''
			*1939 : 5th
			*1940 : 4th
			*1941 : 4th
			*1942 : {{Bronze3}}
			*1943 : 4th
			*1945 : 4th
			*1947 : {{Bronze3}}
			*1949 : {{Bronze3}}
			*1953 : {{Bronze3}}
			*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 ===
			{\| align="center" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background: #f5faff; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 90%;"
			! width="17%" \|Date
			! width="16%" \|City
			! width="15%" \|Competition
			! width="15%" \|Home
			! width="7%" \|Result
			! width="15%" \|Away
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|23 June 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''85:63'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|ECU}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|24 June 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|BAR}}
			\| align="center" \|'''48:78'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|25 June 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''112:47'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|PAR}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|14 August 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|ARG}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|ISV}}
			\| align="center" \|'''61:62'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|15 August 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|ARG}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''78:70'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|URU}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|17 August 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|ARG}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''77:65'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|COL}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|19 August 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|ARG}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''79:87'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|ARG}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|31 October 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''66:70'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|PUR}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|1 November 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|BRA}}
			\| align="center" \|'''94:43'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|2 November 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''63:59'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|MEX}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|3 November 2023
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{Bk\|DOM}}
			\| align="center" \|'''75:83'''
			\| align="center" \|{{Bk\|CHI}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|22 February 2024
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|ARG}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{Bk\|ARG}}
			\|'''90:78'''
			\| align="center" \|{{Bk\|CHI}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|25 February 2024
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''79:77'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|ARG}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|22 November 2024
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{Bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''74:80'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|COL}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|25 November 2024
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\| align="center" \|'''86:61'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|VEN}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#F5FAFF"
			\|20 February 2025
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|COL}} TBD
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|COL}}
			\| align="center" \|''':'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\|- align="center" bgcolor="#D0E7FF"
			\|23 February 2025
			\| align="left" \|{{flagicon\|VEN}} TBD
			\|]
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|VEN}}
			\| align="center" \|''':'''
			\| align="center" \|{{bk\|CHI}}
			\|}

			==Team==
			===Current squad===

			The following players were called up to the squad for the ] matches against Colombia and Venezuela on 22 and 25 November 2024, respectively. <ref>{{cite web\|access-date=2024-11-22 \|language=es \|title=La nómina de Chile para el Clasificatorio a la AmeriCup \|url=https://basquetchileno.cl/2024/11/16/nomina-chile-ventana-2-clasificatorio-americup-manu-cordoba-jugadores-colombia-venezuela/ \|website=BasquetChileno.cl}}<!-- auto-translated from Spanish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>

			{\| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="font-size:90%"
			! colspan="6" align="center" \|{{flagicon\|CHI}} Chile
			\|- align="center"
			! width="7%" \|'''No.'''
			! width="29%" \|'''Player'''
			! width="7%" \|'''Pos.'''
			! width="20%" \|'''Height'''
			! width="7%" \|'''Age'''
			! width="30%" \|'''Team'''
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|2
			\| align="left" \| Felipe Inyaco
			\|PG
			\|2,02 ]
			\|32
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|ARG}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|4
			\| align="left" \| Darrol Jones
			\|F
			\|1,95 ]
			\|29
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|7
			\| align="left" \| Sebastián Herrera
			\|F
			\|1,93 ]
			\|27
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|FRA}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|8
			\| align="left" \| Sebastián Carrasco
			\|PG
			\|1,80 ]
			\|23
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|9
			\| align="left" \| ]
			\|G
			\|1,79 ]
			\|32
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|19
			\| align="left" \| Ignacio Carrión
			\|G
			\|1,90 ]
			\|24
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|22
			\| align="left" \| Felipe Haase
			\|PF
			\|2,05 ]
			\|25
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|MEX}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|23
			\| align="left" \| Kevin Rubio
			\|F
			\|1,93 ]
			\|24
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|24
			\| align="left" \| ]
			\|G
			\|1,85 ]
			\|23
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|ESP}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|28
			\| align="left" \| Diego Low
			\|PF
			\|1,90 ]
			\|26
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|CHI}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|31
			\| align="left" \| Fabián Martínez
			\|PF
			\|1,94 ]
			\|24
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|ARG}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|32
			\| align="left" \| ]
			\|C
			\|2,08 ]
			\|26
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|POR}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|44
			\| align="left" \| ]
			\|C
			\|2,08 ]
			\|30
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|URU}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|99
			\| align="left" \| Aitor Pickett
			\|PF
			\|2,03 ]
			\|24
			\| align="left" \| {{flagicon\|GER}} ]
			\|- align="center" style="background:White; color:Black"
			\|}

			===National team rosters===
			]

			==Coaches==

			===Current staff===

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Position !! Name
			\|-
			\|Head coach \|\|Juan Manuel Córdoba
			\|-
			\|Assistant coach \|\|Carlos Zúñiga
			\|-
			\|Assistant coach \|\|Guillermo Maurino
			\|}

			===Past head coaches===
			{{columns-list\|colwidth=30em\|
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Erasmo López: 1932, 1936
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Jesús Magaña: 1937
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Fernando Primard: 1939
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Carlos Salamovich: 1940
			* {{flagicon\|MEX}} Pedro Ascencio: 1941
			* {{flagicon\|MEX}} Alfonso Barra Ponce: 1942
			* {{flagicon\|USA}} Kenneth Davidson: 1943-1947
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Luis Valenzuela: 1948
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Osvaldo Retamal: 1949
			* {{flagicon\|USA}} Kenneth Davidson / {{flagicon\|CHI}} Luis Valenzuela: 1950
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Osvaldo Retamal / {{flagicon\|CHI}} Sergio Molinari: 1952
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Juan Yovanovic: 1953
			* {{flagicon\|USA}} Kenneth Davidson / {{flagicon\|CHI}} Juan Arredondo: 1954
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Exequiel Figueroa: 1955
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Juan Arredondo: 1956
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Exequiel Figueroa / {{flagicon\|CHI}} Juan Arredondo: 1958
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Luis Valenzuela / {{flagicon\|CHI}} / Juan Arredondo / {{flagicon\|CHI}} Exequiel Figueroa: 1959
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Raúl López: 1960
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Luis Valenzuela: 1961
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Gustavo Ortlieb: 1963
			* {{flagicon\|URS}} ]: 1965-1966
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Luis Valenzuela: 1966
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Juan Arredondo: 1968
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} René Hola: 1969
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Luis Valenzuela: 1971
			* {{flagicon\|USA}} ]: 1971-1973
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Héctor Oreste / {{flagicon\|CHI}} Luis Pérez: 1976
			* {{flagicon\|USA}} Randy Knowles: 1977
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Renato Raggio: 1979-1985
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Héctor Oreste: 1987
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Juan Morales: 1993
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Miguel Ureta: 1995
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Juan Morales: 1997-2001
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} Daniel Allende: 2002-2003
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Miguel Ureta: 2004
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} Daniel Allende: 2006-2008
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} Juan Manuel Córdoba: 2010-2011
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} ]: 2012
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Cipriano Núñez: 2014
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} Daniel Frola: 2016
			* {{flagicon\|CHI}} Claudio Jorquera: 2017-2018
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} Jorge Luis Álvarez: 2018-2019
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} Daniel Frola: 2019
			* {{flagicon\|ARG}} ]: 2019-2022}}
			* {{flagicon\|PUR}} Juan Manuel Córdoba: 2023-

			==See also==
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]

			==Notes==
			{{Notelist}}

			==References==
			{{Reflist}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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			* of Chile team participations

			===Videos===
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Latest revision as of 14:08, 10 December 2024

Men's national basketball team representing Chile

Chile

FIBA ranking

1 (26 November 2024)

Joined FIBA

1935

FIBA zone

FIBA Americas

National federation

Chile Basketball Federation

Coach

Juan Manuel Córdoba

Nickname(s)

La Roja

Olympic Games

Appearances

Medals

None

FIBA World Cup

Appearances

Medals

Bronze: 1950, 1959

FIBA AmeriCup

Appearances

None

Home

Away

Medal record

FIBA World Cup

	1950 Argentina	Team
	1959 Chile	Team
South American Basketball Championship
	1937 Chile	Team
	1932 Chile	Team
	1934 Argentina	Team
	1942 Chile	Team
	1947 Brazil	Team
	1949 Paraguay	Team
	1953 Uruguay	Team

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.

Stadium

Main article: Coliseo Municipal Antonio Azurmendy Riveros

Coliseo Municipal Antonio Azurmendy Riveros
La Catedral
Valdivia, Chile.
Capacity	5,000
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.

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

1951 : 5th
2019 : Did not qualify
2023 : 5th

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

Date	City	Competition	Home	Result	Away
23 June 2023	Valdivia	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Chile	85:63	Ecuador
24 June 2023	Valdivia	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Barbados	48:78	Chile
25 June 2023	Valdivia	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Chile	112:47	Paraguay
14 August 2023	La Banda	2024 Olympics qualifiers	Virgin Islands	61:62	Chile
15 August 2023	La Banda	2024 Olympics qualifiers	Chile	78:70	Uruguay
17 August 2023	La Banda	2024 Olympics qualifiers	Chile	77:65	Colombia
19 August 2023	Santiago del Estero	2024 Olympics qualifiers	Chile	79:87	Argentina
31 October 2023	Santiago	2023 Pan American Games	Chile	66:70	Puerto Rico
1 November 2023	Santiago	2023 Pan American Games	Brazil	94:43	Chile
2 November 2023	Santiago	2023 Pan American Games	Chile	63:59	Mexico
3 November 2023	Santiago	2023 Pan American Games	Dominican Republic	75:83	Chile
22 February 2024	Mar del Plata	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Argentina	90:78	Chile
25 February 2024	Valdivia	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Chile	79:77	Argentina
22 November 2024	Valdivia	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Chile	74:80	Colombia
25 November 2024	Valdivia	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Chile	86:61	Venezuela
20 February 2025	TBD	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Colombia	:	Chile
23 February 2025	TBD	2025 FIBA AmeriCup qualification	Venezuela	:	Chile

Team

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.

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

Chile national basketball team rosters

Coaches

Current staff

Position	Name
Head coach	Juan Manuel Córdoba
Assistant coach	Carlos Zúñiga
Assistant coach	Guillermo Maurino

Past head coaches

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-

Notes

References

"FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
"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.

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Archived records of Chile team participations

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History

Past years

Recent years

Stadium

Competitive record

Olympic Games

FIBA World Cup

FIBA AmeriCup

Pan American Games

FIBA South American Championship

Results and fixtures

Matches

Team

Current squad

National team rosters

Coaches

Current staff

Past head coaches

See also

Notes

References

External links

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