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Cyprus men's national basketball team

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Cyprus
FIBA ranking84 Decrease 2 (26 November 2024)[1]
Joined FIBA1974
FIBA zoneFIBA Europe
National federationΚυπριακή Ομοσπονδία Καλαθοσφαίρισης (CBF)
CoachChristophoros Livadiotis
FIBA World Cup
AppearancesNone
EuroBasket
Appearances1 (Upcoming)
Championship for Small Countries
Appearances4
MedalsSilver Silver: (1990, 1994)
Bronze Bronze: (1988, 1992)
Games of the Small States of Europe
Appearances16
MedalsGold Gold: (1985, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017)
Silver Silver: (1989, 1993)
Bronze Bronze: (1991, 2023)
First international
 Bulgaria 90–45 Cyprus 
(Damascus, Syria; 17 April 1982)
Biggest win
 Monaco 40–108 Cyprus 
(Serravalle, San Marino; 1 June 2001)
Biggest defeat
 Czech Republic 135–60 Cyprus 
(Prievidza, Slovakia; 22 June 1993)

The Cyprus men's national basketball team (Greek: Εθνική ομάδα μπάσκετ της Κύπρου) represents Cyprus in international basketball, and is controlled by the Cyprus Basketball Federation. The national team is coached by Christophoros Livadiotis.

Cyprus joined FIBA in 1974, where the team has mostly competed in smaller competitions such as the Games of the Small States of Europe, winning it nine times. However, Cyprus will make their debut at the top continental competition, EuroBasket, as co-hosts in 2025.

History

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Cyprus made its first appearance on the international scene in qualification for EuroBasket 1983. Although the national team would come up short in their attempt, with an (0–4) record.[2] Furthermore, Cyprus has taken part at lower level tournaments, where they have been impressive. Cyprus has won two bronze medals, and two silver medals at the European Championship for Small Countries, while also taking home one bronze, two silver, and nine gold medals at the Games of the Small States of Europe.

During the first few decades on the international level for Cyprus, the national team went through multiple futile qualifying cycles which saw the team unable to successfully qualify for the EuroBasket. For qualification to EuroBasket 2017, Cyprus was placed into Group A during the qualifiers; although the team would once again be rebuffed at reaching the continental stage. Cyprus would ultimately finish up with a (2–4) record, with their only two victories coming against Switzerland.[3]

Cyrus took part in qualifying for EuroBasket 2022, and was drawn into Group C for the first round of pre-qualifiers. The first test for the national team was against Portugal, at home in Nicosia. Cyprus would eventually prevail, in a tough match 69–67. Looking to stay perfect, the team played their next match on the road at Luxembourg. Immediately, Cyprus would run out to a big first quarter lead, and never looked back, winning 53–67. Cyprus dropped their final two matches of group play, to finish with a (2–2) record to advance.

During the second round of pre-qualifiers, Cyprus was placed into Group D, with Austria, and Great Britain. However, the national team failed to win a match, and finished with an (0–4) record. Cyprus blew an opportunity to advance to the final stage of qualifiers, but would have one more chance to make amends in the third round.

Heading into the final window of pre-qualifiers, Cyprus needed to finish top of Group F, if they were to achieve their goal. Unfortunately, the team would duplicate the results attained in the second round, with an (0–4) record once again. Cyprus ended the pre-qualifying process at a record of (2–10) overall, eliminating their opportunity to advance.[4] After failing to qualify for EuroBasket 2022, Cyprus went through European Pre-Qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. However, they finished (1–5) during the first round to be eliminated.[5]

In March 2022, Cyprus qualified for the EuroBasket for the first time in their history, by being awarded as one of the co-hosts for the group stage at EuroBasket 2025. Matches will be played at the Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center in Limassol.[6][7][8]

Competitive record

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Team

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Current roster

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Roster for the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers matches on 21 and 24 November 2024 against France.[9]

Cyprus men's national basketball team roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr.
G 2 Zayd Muosa 21 – (2003-07-03)3 July 2003 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Dijlah University SC Iraq
PG 3 Konstantinos Simitzis 29 – (1995-08-12)12 August 1995 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) AEK Larnaca Cyprus
F 4 Ioannis Pasiali 27 – (1997-11-01)1 November 1997 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) Keravnos Cyprus
PG 5 Simon Michail 32 – (1992-06-19)19 June 1992 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Keravnos Cyprus
PG 6 Stefanos Iliadis 30 – (1994-09-17)17 September 1994 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Anorthosis Cyprus
F 9 Aeneas Jung 22 – (2002-02-13)13 February 2002 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) APOEL Cyprus
PG 10 Ioannis Giannaras 25 – (1999-03-27)27 March 1999 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) AEK Larnaca Cyprus
C 11 Michalis Koumis 28 – (1996-11-08)8 November 1996 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Keravnos Cyprus
PG 13 Filippos Tigkas 22 – (2002-11-05)5 November 2002 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Keravnos Cyprus
C 21 Darral Willis 28 – (1996-01-21)21 January 1996 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) Levanga Hokkaido Japan
G/F 74 Victor Ieronymides 29 – (1995-01-29)29 January 1995 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Anorthosis Cyprus
F 99 Nikos Stylianou 36 – (1988-11-09)9 November 1988 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Keravnos Cyprus
Head coach
  • Cyprus Christophoros Livadiotis
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the competition
  • Age – describes age
    on 21 November 2024

Depth chart

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Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2 Bench 3
C Michalis Koumis Christos Loizides Darral Willis Kyprianos Maragkos
PF Roberto Mantovani Ioannis Pasiali Aeneas Jung Pavlos Stavrinides
SF Nikos Stylianou Zayd Muosa Gavriel Kilaras Rafail Eleftheriou
SG Konstantinos Simitzis Antreas Christodoulou Panagiotis Markou Ioannis Giannaras
PG Simon Michail Filippos Tigkas Stefanos Iliadis Iakovos Panteli

Head coach position

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Results and fixtures

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  Win   Loss

2024

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23 February 2024 Cyprus  66–99  Bosnia and Herzegovina Nicosia, Cyprus
19:00 (UTC+2) Scoring by quarter: 27–28, 11–23, 18–26, 10–22
Pts: Willis 22
Rebs: Willis 13
Asts: Stylianou 3 		Boxscore Pts: Musa 26
Rebs: Kamenjaš 10
Asts: Atić, Musa 8 		Arena: Eleftheria Indoor Hall
Attendance: 3,000
Referees: Martin Horozov (BUL), Ofer Manheim (ISR), Marek Kúkelčík (SVK)
26 February 2024 Croatia  92–63  Cyprus Rijeka, Croatia
20:00 (UTC+1) Scoring by quarter: 22–8, 26–16, 22–26, 22–13
Pts: Prkačin 24
Rebs: Hezonja, Prkačin 10
Asts: Kapusta 8 		Boxscore Pts: Simitzis 17
Rebs: Willis 9
Asts: Mantovani, Willis 3 		Arena: Zamet Sports Centre
Attendance: 2,500
Referees: Radomir Vojinović (MNE), Ventsislav Velikov (BUL), Can Mavisu (TUR)
21 November 2024 Cyprus  59–75  France Nicosia, Cyprus
19:00 (UTC+2) Scoring by quarter: 15–20, 16–17, 19–14, 9–24
Pts: Simitzis 22
Rebs: Willis 6
Asts: Tigkas 4 		Boxscore Pts: Bouteille, Makoundou 15
Rebs: Makoundou 7
Asts: Benitez 5 		Arena: Eleftheria Indoor Hall
Attendance: 1,500
Referees: Ariadna Chueca (ESP), Carsten Straube (GER), Ofer Manheim (ISR)
24 November 2024 France  85–70  Cyprus Poitiers, France
17:00 (UTC+1) Scoring by quarter: 28–14, 19–20, 21–24, 17–12
Pts: Bouteille 15
Rebs: Bouteille, Pansa 7
Asts: Benitez 6 		Boxscore Pts: Tigkas, Willis 18
Rebs: Willis 9
Asts: Tigkas 5 		Arena: Arena Futuroscope
Attendance: 4,864
Referees: Marius Ciulin (ROU), Viola Györgyi (NOR), Zdenko Tomašovič (SVK)

2025

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21 February 2025 Bosnia and Herzegovina  vs.  Cyprus Bosnia and Herzegovina
Boxscore
24 February 2025 Cyprus  vs.  Croatia Cyprus
Boxscore

Kit

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Manufacturer

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Cyprus results during qualification for EuroBasket 1983".
  3. ^ "Cyprus during the EuroBasket 2017 Qualifiers". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Cyprus during the EuroBasket 2022 Pre-Qualifiers". Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Cyprus during the 2023 FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers". Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Cyprus will host EuroBasket 2025 group in Limassol". ccnnetwork.cn. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Έτσι θα μεταμορφωθεί το «Σπύρος Κυπριανού» ενόψει Ευρωμπάσκετ 2025". gipedo.politis.com.cy (in Greek). Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Μεταμορφώνεται» το «Σπύρος Κυπριανού» για το Eurobasket 2025". alphanews.live (in Greek). Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Cyprus during the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers in November 2024". Retrieved 21 November 2024.
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