Results

Arab Championship 01/01 10:00 - Algeria v UAE L 73-79
Arab Championship 12/30 12:30 - Algeria v Mauritania W 70-65
Arab Championship 12/29 14:30 - Libya v Algeria L 85-67
FIBA AfroCan 06/25 16:00 - Tunisia v Algeria W 68-70
FIBA AfroCan 06/23 16:00 - Algeria v Tunisia L 42-49
Arab Championship 02/16 13:00 - Somalia v Algeria W 77-93
Arab Championship 02/15 16:00 - Tunisia v Algeria L 74-61
Arab Championship 02/13 16:00 - UAE v Algeria W 66-73
Arab Championship 02/13 14:00 - Algeria v UAE - View
Arab Championship 02/11 14:00 - Lebanon v Algeria L 83-66
FIBA AfroBasket Qual. 01/16 16:00 - Cape Verde v Algeria L 99-90
FIBA AfroCan 07/26 14:00 32 Tunisia v Algeria L 68-67

The Algeria national basketball team (Arabic: منتخب الجزائر لكرة السلة) are the men's basketball side that represent Algeria in international competition, administered by the Fédération Algérienne de Basket-Ball.

The squad finished in the final four every time it hosted a major international basketball tournament, including the African Basketball Championship and the All-Africa Games. They played in the 2002 FIBA World Championship in the United States, where they finished 15th.

History

Algeria team took part in the World Cup for the first time in 2002. It drew into the 'Group of Death' (alongside host United States, eventual Bronze medal winner Germany and Asian champion China), the Algerian Team struggled at its first Basketball World Cup appearance. They lost their first preliminary round game against the United States 60-100 and also their second and third first-round games against China (82-96) and Germany (70-102). to a 4th place out of 4 finish. In their 2nd classification game, Algeria fared much better and dominated Lebanon to a 100-70 final score.[]

The team withdrew from the qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to COVID-19 related issues and was replaced by South Sudan, who managed to qualify for their first World Cup finals.

The Algeria basketball team, simply known as "Algeria," is a competitive and talented group of athletes representing the North African country in international basketball competitions. Known for their speed, agility, and strong defensive play, the team has made a name for themselves on the court.

Algeria's basketball team has a rich history of success in regional tournaments and has also competed in various international competitions, showcasing their skills and determination to succeed. With a roster of skilled players who are dedicated to improving their game and representing their country with pride, Algeria is a force to be reckoned with in the world of basketball.

Fans of Algeria basketball can expect to see a fast-paced and exciting style of play, with players who are not afraid to take risks and push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. With a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie, the Algeria basketball team is a formidable opponent for any team they face on the court.