Cameroon men's national basketball team
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The Cameroon national basketball team (French: Équipe nationale de basketball de Camerounaise) represents Cameroon in men's international competitions. It is administered by the Fédération Camerounaise de Basketball.[2]
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Cameroon women's national basketball team.
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FIBA ranking | 68 1 (1 March 2024)[1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1965 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Africa | ||
National federation | Cameroon Basketball Federation | ||
Coach | Lazare Adingono | ||
Nickname(s) | Indomitable Lions | ||
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Appearances | 10 | ||
Medals | Silver: (2007) | ||
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Once an only average team, Cameroon has turned into a major force and contender for the title of the African Basketball Championship. Their best achievement was reaching the Silver Medal in 2007. Since the late 2000s, the team has competed well against non-African competition, too.