Chile women's national basketball team

For the men's team, see Chile national basketball team.

The Chile women's national basketball team is administered by the Federación de Básquetbol de Chile (FEBA Chile).^[2]

 Chile

FIBA ranking	79 2 (26 August 2024)[1]
Joined FIBA	1935
FIBA zone	FIBA Americas
National federation	Chile Basketball Federation
Coach	Christian Santander
Olympic Games
Appearances	None
World Cup
Appearances	3
Medals	Silver: 1953
Americas Championship
Appearances	9
Medals	None
Pan American Games
Appearances	3
Medals	Silver: 1955 Bronze:1959, 1963
Home Away

History

The team has had a remarkable performance throughout its history, especially in the South American context. Its success dates back to the 1940s, when they began to establish themselves as one of the dominant forces in the region. At the 1946 South American Championship, they achieved their first title, beginning an era of success that extended into the 1960s.

During this golden period, Chile won a total of four South American titles (1946, 1950, 1956 and 1960). These triumphs positioned the Chilean team as one of the strongest in FIBA Americas, competing on equal terms with powerhouses such as Brazil and Argentina. In addition, they achieved several runner-up and third-place finishes, demonstrating their consistency at the high regional level.

However, from the 1970s onwards, the team's performance began to decline. Although they continued to participate in international competitions, the team was unable to maintain the same level of success that it had achieved in previous decades. Changes in the development of the sport in the region and the rise of other South American teams affected their dominance.

In recent decades, the team has had outstanding performances, although not at the level of its golden era. They have managed to place third in several editions of the South American Championship, especially in 1993, 1995 and 2001. In addition, they have participated in tournaments such as the FIBA AmeriCup, although without reaching the podium.

Competitions

Olympic Games

Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L
1976–2024	Did not qualify
2028	To be determined
Total	0 Titles	0	0	0	0

World Championship

Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L
1953	Second place	2nd	6	4	2
1957	Final round	7th	9	2	7
1959	Did not qualify
1964	Preliminary round	11th	8	3	5
1964–2022	Did not qualify
2026	To be determined
Total	0 Titles	3/20	23	9	14

Americas Championship

Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L
1989	Did not qualify
1993	First round	8th	4	0	4
1995	First round	5th	4	0	4
1997	Did not qualify
1999	Did not qualify
2001	First round	5th	3	1	2
2003	First round	6th	4	1	3
2005	Did not qualify
2007	Preliminary round	6th	5	2	3
2009	Preliminary round	6th	5	2	3
2011	Preliminary round	10th	4	0	4
2013	Preliminary round	6th	4	1	3
2015	Preliminary round	7th	4	1	3
2017	Did not qualify
2019
2021
2023
2025	Qualified as host
Total	0 Titles	10/18	37	8	29

Pan American Games

Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L
1955	Second place	2nd	8	5	3
1959	Third place	3rd	8	4	4
1963	Third place	3rd	6	2	4
1967–2019	Did not qualify
2023	Sixth place	6th	4	1	3
Total	0 Titles	0	0	0	0

Team

Current squad

The following 12 players were called up to the squad for the 2024 South American Basketball Championship for Women. Source: FIBA official website

Chile women's national basketball team roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr. PG 1 Sendy Basaez 25 – (1996-05-03)3 May 1996 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Nou Basquet Femení Castelló SG 2 Javiera Campos 19 – (2002-07-05)5 July 2002 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) Universidad de Chile G 3 Vania Vega 16 – (2005-03-17)17 March 2005 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Universidad de Chile SG 6 Fernanda Ovalle 18 – (2003-06-04)4 June 2003 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Universidad de Chile SF 7 Catalina Pérez 23 – (1997-08-10)10 August 1997 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Sportiva Italiana SG 10 Bárbara Cousiño 25 – (1996-05-23)23 May 1996 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Universidad de Concepción C 12 Constanza Cárdenas 23 – (1998-06-16)16 June 1998 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Universidad de Chile C 13 Tatiana Gómez 39 – (1981-12-31)31 December 1981 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Free agent PF 14 Josefina Cortés 22 – (1998-10-16)16 October 1998 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Sportiva Italiana G 18 Fernanda Serrano 28 – (1992-08-04)4 August 1992 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Universidad de Chile G 22 Jovanka Ljubetic 21 – (2000-04-15)15 April 2000 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Free agent PF 25 Catalina Abuyeres 24 – (1997-02-25)25 February 1997 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Universidad de Chile	Head coach Christian Santander Assistant coach(es) Julia Acevedo Ignacio Navazo

National team rosters

Chile national basketball team rosters

Head coaches

• Mario Negron 2016
• Andrea Bilbao 2018-2024
• Christian Santander 2024-

Sponsors

• Nike
• Coolbet

See also

• Chile women's national under-17 basketball team
• Chile men's national basketball team

References

1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
2. Profile - Chile, FIBA.com, Retrieved 20 August 2016.

External links

• Chile at FIBA Americas Archived 8 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine