Chile men's national basketball team

Coliseo Municipal Antonio Azurmendy Riveros
La Catedral
Capacity	5,000
Opened	1966

Chile
FIBA ranking	62 1 (15 August 2024)
Joined FIBA	1935
FIBA zone	FIBA Americas
National federation	Chile Basketball Federation
Coach	Juan Manuel Córdoba
Nickname(s)	La Roja
Olympic Games
Appearances	4
Medals	None
FIBA World Cup
Appearances	3
Medals	Bronze: 1950, 1959
FIBA AmeriCup
Appearances	None
Home	Away
FIBA World Cup
South American Basketball Championship

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.

Rufino Bernedo, was part of the team of 1950 and 1959.

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.

Rolando Etchepare, was part of the team of 1959 FIBA World Cup third-place.

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

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

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

Team

Current squad

Source: Official website

Chile men's national basketball team roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	No.	Name	Age – Date of birth	Height	Club
PG	2	Felipe Inyaco	19 – (2002-05-02)2 May 2002	1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)	Obras Sanitarias
F	4	Darrol Jones	27 – (1994-01-24)24 January 1994	1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)	Colegio Los Leones de Quilpué
SF	7	Sebastián Herrera	23 – (1997-11-01)1 November 1997	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)	Baskets Oldenburg
G	9	Franco Morales	29 – (1992-06-30)30 June 1992	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)	ABA Ancud
SG	10	Carlos Lauler	25 – (1996-05-31)31 May 1996	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	Español de Osorno
SG	14	Joaquín Pino	20 – (2000-12-19)19 December 2000	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)	Puente Alto
G	12	Nico Aguirre	23 – (1998-04-12)12 April 1998	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)	Southwest Baptist
PF	13	Felipe Haase	23 – (1998-03-19)19 March 1998	2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)	BC Astana
PF	20	Gerardo Isla	30 – (1991-05-09)9 May 1991	2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)	CD Valdivia
G	19	Ignacio Carrión	21 – (2000-01-24)24 January 2000	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	CB Estudiantes
PF	32	Nico Carvacho	24 – (1997-01-24)24 January 1997	2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)	s.Oliver Würzburg
C	44	Manny Suárez	27 – (1993-11-12)12 November 1993	2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)	Prawira Bandung
C	69	Patrick Lagunas	37 – (1983-12-11)11 December 1983	1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)	Colo-Colo