Denmark men's national basketball team
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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Denmark women's national basketball team.
The Denmark men's national basketball team (Danish: Danmarks landsbasketballhold) represents Denmark in international basketball competition. The national team is controlled by the Danish Basketball Association.
Quick Facts FIBA ranking, Joined FIBA ...
FIBA ranking | 55 3 (1 March 2024)[1] | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1951 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Europe | ||
National federation | DBBF | ||
Coach | Allan Foss | ||
Nickname(s) | De rød-hvide (The Red and White) | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | None | ||
EuroBasket | |||
Appearances | 3 | ||
Medals | None | ||
Championship for Small Countries | |||
Appearances | 1 | ||
Medals | Gold: (2010) | ||
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First international | |||
Denmark 13–109 Soviet Union (Paris, France; 3 May 1951) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Denmark 99–51 Cyprus (Copenhagen, Denmark; 26 April 1986) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Soviet Union 118–14 Denmark (Moscow, Soviet Union; 25 May 1953) |
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The Denmark national team competed regularly at the EuroBasket in the 1950s, the top European tournament. Their best appearance came in 1951. Although since then, the team has struggled to maintain consistency to challenge the international elites. Denmark also has yet to reach qualification to play on the global stage at the FIBA World Cup.