Norway men's national basketball team


The Norway national basketball team represents Norway in men's international basketball tournaments. The national team is controlled by the Norwegian Basketball Association.
Norway has never had great success on the international stage in the past. As they are one of the few European countries to date to have never qualified for one of the top international basketball competitions such as the EuroBasket or the FIBA World Cup.

History

Norway's first match was played in 1966, when the national team lost 74-39 to Iceland. The most capped player is Torgeir Bryn, with 111 caps.
In the past, Norway has attempted to qualify for the Eurobasket several times, but have yet to reach the tournament. They have only entered the Olympic basketball qualification twice, for the 1980, and 1988 Olympic Games. Norway is one of Europe's most populous nations to have never qualified for a major international basketball tournament. However, they have qualified for smaller competitions such as the European Championship for Small Countries.

The Road to Revival (2012-2017)

In 2012 financial troubles led the Norwegian Basketball Association to shut down both the men's and women's national teams. The association simply did not have the funds to keep either the men's or women's teams afloat. Since then, however, the association has come to realize just how many people from the athletes and teams, to individuals and companies care about the Norwegian basketball community and are willing to provide financial support. The association also worked to raise money through sponsorships, and has now signed a major sponsorship agreement with Circle K, in addition to a few smaller sponsors.
In 2018, Norway made its return to FIBA competition by playing at the European Championship for Small Countries. The national team finished as the runners-up after losing 75–59 in the final against Malta.

Competitive record

FIBA World Cup

Olympic Games

Championship for Small Countries

EuroBasket

Team

Current roster

Roster for the 2018 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries

Depth chart

Head coach position

Current notable players from Norway: