The Italian Basketball Federation (Italian: Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro; FIP) is the governing body of basketball in Italy. It is based in Rome.

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Italian Basketball Federation
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Founded1921
FIBA affiliation1932
FIBA Europe affiliation1958
PresidentGianni Petrucci
Websitewww.fip.it
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It organises national competitions in Italy and the Italian basketball leagues, which operate the country's two professional leagues, Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and Serie A2 Basket.

It is also responsible for appointing the management of the Italian national basketball team (men's) and women's. But also youth men's (under-19 and under-17), women's (under-19 and under-17), 3x3 men's and women's basketball teams.

It is a member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) as one of the founding member, and has one of the world's longest basketball traditions.[1]

Competitions

The FIP also organizes several competitions:

Sponsors

Source: FIP.it

See also

References

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