Fixtures

FIBA AmeriCup 08/23 19:10 1 Brazil vs Uruguay - View
FIBA AmeriCup 08/25 03:10 2 Uruguay vs USA - View
FIBA AmeriCup 08/26 22:10 3 Uruguay vs Bahamas - View

Results

FIBA AmeriCup Qualification 02/24 23:00 6 [2] Uruguay v Paraguay [2] W 107-60
FIBA AmeriCup Qualification 02/21 23:10 5 [2] Uruguay v Brazil [1] L 61-70
FIBA AmeriCup Qualification 11/24 22:40 4 [2] Paraguay v Uruguay [2] W 69-86
FIBA AmeriCup Qualification 11/21 23:00 3 [1] Brazil v Uruguay [2] L 71-65
International 07/27 23:00 - Uruguay v Argentina W 81-70
FIBA AmeriCup Qualification 02/27 01:10 2 [4] Panama v Uruguay [2] W 55-77
FIBA AmeriCup Qualification 02/24 00:10 1 [3] Uruguay v Panama [3] W 99-78
Olympic Qualification 08/20 00:10 2 [2] Uruguay v Bahamas [1] L 62-78
Olympic Qualification 08/17 22:40 3 [3] Uruguay v US Virgin Islands [4] L 65-69
Olympic Qualification 08/15 23:40 2 [2] Chile v Uruguay [4] L 78-70
Olympic Qualification 08/14 22:40 1 [3] Uruguay v Colombia [3] W 80-65
FIBA World Cup Qualification 02/27 00:10 6 Uruguay v Mexico L 69-82

The Uruguay national basketball team (Spanish: Selección de baloncesto de Uruguay) represents Uruguay in men's international basketball competitions and it is governed by Federación Uruguaya de basketball.

The team has made seven appearances in the FIBA World Cup and the team represents FIBA and FIBA Americas.

Uruguay is one of three South American countries to win medals at the Basketball Tournament of the Summer Olympics. It won the bronze medal in both the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.

In addition, it is the third most successful team in the South American Basketball Championship, with 11 titles.

Uruguay is currently ranked 52th in the FIBA World Rankings.

History

South American Basketball Championship

Uruguay was the host and champion of the first major continental basketball championship, the South American Basketball Championship 1930. The event was held in Montevideo and featured four South American national basketball teams. Teams played each of the other three teams twice each; Uruguay won all six of its games. In 1932, Uruguay lost its first game of the South American Basketball Championship series when it was defeated by Chile in one of the two matches it played against the Chileans in the preliminary round. When each team finished at 3–1 (each having defeated Argentina twice), the two countries played a third match to determine the champion, which Uruguay won.

The 1934 and 1935 competitions did not end so happily for the Uruguay team, as they finished in last place each year. With the larger fields of 5 teams each year in 1937, 1938, and 1939, Uruguay fared somewhat better. They took second place in 1937 and 1939, and third in 1938.

Uruguay won their third championship in 1940, which saw the return of the series to Montevideo. There were a record six teams in competition that year; Uruguay beat each of the other five in turn to finish undefeated. 1941 resulted in a bronze medal for Uruguay. The team played in their second tie-breaker final in 1942, this time losing to Argentina to take second place in the tournament. Uruguay advanced to the final round in the first two-round tournament, in 1943, finishing in second place overall.

Uruguay has won the South American Championship 11 times, the last two in 1995 and 1997. The team ranked in the top four in all editions as of 2016.

The Uruguay national basketball team, commonly known as "Uruguay," is the official men's basketball team representing the South American country of Uruguay. Governed by the Uruguayan Basketball Federation (FUBB), the team has a rich history and is recognized for its passionate play and competitive spirit. Uruguay has participated in multiple FIBA World Cups and South American Championships, showcasing talented players and a strong basketball tradition. The team is known for its disciplined defense, teamwork, and resilience on the court, making it a respected contender in regional and international competitions. With a dedicated fan base and a commitment to developing basketball talent, Uruguay continues to strive for success on the global stage.