Olympic basketball tournaments, FIBA World Cups, and international basketball stars.
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which team controversially beat the United States 51-50 for gold in the 1972 Munich final?
Officials replayed the final seconds twice in Munich before Belov scored the winning layup for a 51-50 final.
Which defeat ended college dominance and led to the 1992 Dream Team in Barcelona?
A bronze finish in Seoul in 1988 pushed FIBA to allow NBA players and set up the 1992 Dream Team.
Which nation won all seven Olympic basketball gold medals from 1936 to 1968?
The United States entered Munich 1972 at 63-0 in Olympic play after sweeping every tournament since 1936.
Where do the silver medals refused by the 1972 United States basketball team remain today?
Twelve American silver medals sit unclaimed in Lausanne after a unanimous player vote never to accept them.
In Olympic men's basketball, which country defeated the United States in 2004 to win gold?
Led by Manu Ginóbili, Argentina beat the U.S. 89-81 in the semifinals before defeating Italy for gold.
FIBA Basketball World Cup champions receive which trophy?
The Naismith Trophy honors James Naismith, the Canadian inventor of basketball.
The 1992 U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" included how many active college players?
Duke star Christian Laettner was the sole college player selected for the 1992 Dream Team roster.
FIBA regulation basketball games consist of how many total minutes?
FIBA games play four 10-minute quarters, unlike the NBA's four 12-minute quarters.