On 13 March 2011, FIBA voted 17–3 in favour of Great Britain receiving their host nation spot at the 2012 London Olympics with one condition, they had until 30 June 2012 to decide on whether to merge the three nations that make up the team or disband after the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Nate Reinking defended by Kobe Bryant, in a friendly match before the 2012 Games Unfortunately, at a record of (2–3) in group play it would not be enough for Great Britain to advance. 24 hours after their first win, the team turned around and were victorious again this time over Poland 88–81. However, heading into their fourth match of group play Team GB would earn their first ever victory at the Euro finals, as they defeated Portugal 85–73. įollowing Great Britain's tough opening match loss to the Lithuanians, the British were handed two heavy defeats in their next two fixtures against Turkey, and Spain. However, Luol Deng, and his game high 25 points for the British was not enough to pull the upset as the team fell to (0–1). In the opening match for Great Britain, they were pitted against the host Lithuania. Many of the players from the previous finals appearance had more experience, which the team used as optimism entering 2011. Being drawn into the tournament's Group A, the mindset was different this time around. Heading into their second Euro finals appearance, the British were determined to display a better performance than in 2009. Great Britain went on to finish at the top of the group, and qualified for their second appearance at the finals overall. The team was drawn into Group B, containing Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Macedonia, and Ukraine. EuroBasket 2011 ĭuring August 2010, Great Britain began their qualification campaign for EuroBasket 2011. However, the team was overmatched by the international experience those national sides possessed, and ultimately finished at the bottom of the group at (0–3) to be eliminated. The team would eventually finish on top of Group D, which also included Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic and Israel to qualify for the finals.Īt the first Euro finals for Great Britain after the formation of British Basketball, the national team were drawn into a tough Group C, which featured European heavyweights Spain, and Serbia along with a feisty Slovenia squad. In Great Britain's first cycle at the Division A level in 2008, they went through qualification for the EuroBasket 2009. Great Britain against Slovenia at the EuroBasket 2009 FIBA stated that Great Britain had to improve their competitiveness prior to being granted the spot in the Olympic tournament that would normally be reserved for the host nation. The new team secured the help of the NBA's Chicago Bulls' star Luol Deng, as he led the national team to promotion from EuroBasket Division B to Division A. A Great Britain side was formed for the first time since 1992 on 1 December 2006. Although spanning from 1960 to 1992, Great Britain failed to qualify for the competition.Īfter London won the right to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, the organisers wanted competitive teams in every sport, including basketball. 1960-1992 Olympic Qualifying Īfter hosting the 1948 Olympic Games, Great Britain were not represented at the Olympic tournament in 1952 or 1956 due to FIBA and the IOC not yet holding a qualifying event. There they recorded their first tournament victory against Ireland, but fell in their next two matches, to wrap up the event at (1–7) overall. ![]() The outcome relegated the national team to the classification round. Great Britain were thoroughly outplayed in their first fixture against Uruguay, and eventually finished last in group play at (0–5). Although with the advantage of being at home on their side, the team did not capitalize. The team was placed into Group A to begin the tournament. The Great Britain national team debuted as the host for the 1948 London Olympics. However, Great Britain has played at the Olympic Games twice ( 1948, 2012), in which they hosted. Although before or since the alliance, no British team in history has ever qualified for the FIBA World Cup. Great Britain have qualified for the top European tournament, EuroBasket, five times ( 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2022). Prior to the merger, England, Scotland, and Wales competed independently during international play except for Olympic events. The current governing body for the Great Britain team was formed by the national federations of England ( Basketball England), Scotland ( Basketballscotland), and Wales ( Basketball Wales) on 1 December 2006. ![]() The national team is administered by British Basketball. The Great Britain men's national basketball team (also known as GB Basketball or GB) represents Great Britain in international basketball competitions.
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