Fixtures

FIBA World Cup Pre-Quals 02/20 13:00 5 Switzerland vs Ireland - View
FIBA World Cup Pre-Quals 02/23 13:00 6 Kosovo vs Switzerland - View

Results

FIBA World Cup Pre-Quals 11/24 10:00 4 Azerbaijan v Switzerland W 55-85
FIBA World Cup Pre-Quals 11/21 19:50 3 Switzerland v Kosovo W 75-43
FIBA World Cup Qualification 02/25 15:00 2 [4] Ireland v Switzerland [3] W 63-86
FIBA World Cup Qualification 02/22 18:00 1 Switzerland v Azerbaijan W 72-53
Euro Basket Qualification 08/02 16:00 - [2] Denmark v Switzerland [3] L 94-81
Euro Basket Qualification 07/29 15:30 - [3] Switzerland v Kosovo [2] L 72-76
Euro Basket Qualification 07/22 15:30 - [3] Switzerland v Denmark [3] L 46-60
Euro Basket Qualification 07/19 18:45 - [1] Kosovo v Switzerland [3] L 76-49
Euro Basket Qualification 02/26 16:00 - [3] Switzerland v Poland [1] L 70-80
Euro Basket Qualification 02/23 18:30 - [3] Switzerland v Croatia [2] L 56-64
Euro Basket Qualification 11/13 16:05 - [4] Austria v Switzerland [3] W 65-75
Euro Basket Qualification 11/10 18:45 - [2] Poland v Switzerland [3] L 79-64

The Switzerland men's national basketball team (French: Équipe de Suisse de basketball, German: Schweizer Basketballnationalmannschaft, Italian: Nazionale di pallacanestro della Svizzera, Romansh: Squadra naziunala da ballape da la Svizra) represents Switzerland in international basketball. The managing body for the national team is Swiss Basketball.

Switzerland has competed at five EuroBasket tournaments (1935, 1946, 1951, 1953, 1955) in their history. The national team has also made three appearances at the Olympic Games (1936, 1948, 1952). However, Switzerland has struggled over the past decades to once again qualify to international competitions. They also continue their pursuit to clinch their debut trip to the FIBA World Cup.

History

EuroBasket 1935

Switzerland hosted the first European Basketball Championship in Geneva at EuroBasket 1935. The national team finished fourth in the ten team tournament, defeating Romania and Italy in the preliminary round to advance to the semifinals. There they lost to Latvia, resulting in a playoff for third place against Czechoslovakia which the Swiss lost 25–23.

EuroBasket 1946

Switzerland did not play in the European championship again until the post-war, at EuroBasket 1946, which they hosted. There, they placed second in their three-team preliminary group after losing to the eventual champions Czechoslovakia 20–17, but defeating Belgium 38–33. That preliminary round finish put the Swiss into a 5th/6th place playoff against the Netherlands, which Switzerland won 36–25.

EuroBasket 1951

The next Swiss entry into the European Basketball Championship was at the EuroBasket 1951 tournament in Paris. Switzerland finished the preliminary round with a 1–3 record, 4th in their group. They fared little better in the first classification, taking 3rd in the group with a 1–2 record. In the second classification round, the Swiss won the classification 13-16 and 13/14 games to finish in 13th place of 18 teams, with a 4–5 record.

EuroBasket 1953

EuroBasket 1953 in Moscow was the fourth appearance of the Swiss. The tournament began poorly for the team, as they finished last in their preliminary pool at 0–3. It got somewhat better for them after that, as they took second in their first classification pool with 2 wins and a loss. They dropped their 9-12 semifinal to Belgium, but defeated Finland in the 11/12 final to take 11th of 17 overall.

EuroBasket 1955

Switzerland competed next at the EuroBasket 1955 tournament in Budapest. Their 2–2 record in preliminary round put them in 3rd of the five-team group and relegated them to the classification rounds. They had similar results there, again taking a 2–2 record and 3rd of 5 teams. They won their classification 13-16 semifinal, but lost to Austria in the 13/14 game to finish 14th of 18 teams.

Later years

The 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1955 EuroBasket are the last major international basketball tournaments that the country qualified for. Since then, it lost its international significance despite occasional strong showings at qualification games. E.g. Switzerland surprisingly beat former European Champion Russia at the qualification for the 2015 EuroBasket.

The Switzerland basketball team, known simply as "Switzerland," is a competitive and talented group of athletes representing the country in international basketball competitions. Comprised of skilled players from various clubs and leagues within Switzerland, the team is known for their strong teamwork, strategic gameplay, and determination on the court.

Switzerland's basketball team has a rich history of success in European competitions, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level against some of the best teams in the world. With a roster of versatile players who excel in both offense and defense, Switzerland is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

Fans of Switzerland basketball can expect to see an exciting and fast-paced style of play, as the team is known for their quick transitions, sharp shooting, and tenacious defense. With a dedicated coaching staff and a roster of talented players, Switzerland is poised to continue making a name for themselves in the world of basketball.