international basketball
Cross-border court sport
International basketball refers to the sport as played between national teams or under FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules, as distinct from American professional leagues like the NBA.
The term covers Olympic competition, world championships, and the style of play common outside the United States: He spent three seasons playing international basketball in Europe.
Rules differ slightly—a shorter three-point line, different timing conventions, and emphasis on team-oriented offense.
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- World CupPremier international football tournament
- group stageTournament's initial round-robin
- host countryNation organizing an event
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
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international basketballNBA
Top-tier American court league
EuroLeague · college basketball · high school basketball · streetball · CBA
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