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Wikipedia - Mexico men's national basketball team
The Mexico national basketball team (Spanish: selección de baloncesto de México / selección Mexicana de básquetbol) represents Mexico in men's international basketball competitions, The team has made 6 appearances in FIBA World Cup and 5 appearances in the Summer Olympics. The governing body of the team is the Asociación Deportiva Mexicana de Básquetbol (ADEMEBA).
In 2013, Mexico won the FIBA AmeriCup.
History
Until the late 1960s, team Mexico was a major force at the world stage. The team won the bronze medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics, finished 4th at the 1948 event and 5th in 1968. Mexico won the Pan American Games silver medal in Winnipeg 1967 led by Captain Carlos Quintanar with players like Arturo Guerrero and Manuel Raga.
At the FIBA Americas Championship 2009 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mexico finished 7th, ahead of Panama, Venezuela and the United States Virgin Islands.
On individual performances, Gustavo Ayon finished among the tournament's top performers in steals (3rd), blocks (3rd) and minutes per game (9th).
Both Eduardo Nájera and Earl Watson expressed their interest in representing Mexico internationally. However, neither received permission by their NBA teams to participate at the FIBA Americas Championship 2009 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Mexico Beats Team USA
On 29 October 2011, Mexico defeated Team USA 71–55. This 16 point victory took place during the 2011 Pan Am Games.
"La Edad de Oro" (since 2013)
Mexico took part in the FIBA Americas Championship 2013 to replace Panama, who were disqualified. To the surprise of many they beat hosts Venezuela in their opening game, and advanced to the second round with wins over Paraguay and the Dominican Republic. They later finished top of the eight-team second round group and a semi-final win over heavy favourites Argentina saw them through to the final.
On 11 September 2013, they beat Puerto Rico 91–83 in the gold medal game to win the FIBA Americas Championship. Inside player Gustavo Ayón was voted as the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
2014 Basketball World Cup
The surprising gold medal at the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship secured Mexico a spot at the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain. This marked the first qualification to the Basketball World Cup in 40 years.
At the 2014 FIBA World Cup, the Mexicans won two of their five preliminary round games against Korea and Angola which earned them a playoff spot for the first time in their history. They would, however, come unstuck against eventual champions USA.
Especially noteworthy was Mexico’s 3 point field goal percentage, which was one of the highest among all the teams at the event.
2015 FIBA Americas Championship
Due to Mexico's strong performances of late, the country gained the right to host the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship.
Mexico Defeats Team USA Again
On 28 June 2018, Mexico defeated Team USA 78–70 during the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. Mexico was led by Gustavo Ayon and Juan Toscano-Anderson. Team USA was led by Alex Caruso, David Stockton, and coached by Jeff Van Gundy.
On 19 November 2021, Mexico defeated Team USA 97–88 during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. Mexico was led by Orlando Méndez-Valdez (who was also part of Mexico's victory over Team USA in 2018) and Team USA was led by Isaiah Thomas and Luke Kornet.
On 2 September 2022, Mexico defeated Team USA 73–67 during the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup in Recife, Brazil. Mexico was led by Paul Stoll and Fabian Jaimes. Team USA was led by Jodie Meeks, Patrick McCaw, Frank Mason III, and Norris Cole.
On 16 August 2023, Team Mexico defeated the Kansas State University Wildcats 83–81 in an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Kansas State made it to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament in the 2022–23 season.
With a rich basketball history and a passionate fan base, Mexico has made a name for itself on the international stage, competing against some of the best teams in the world. The team is known for their strong defense, quick transitions, and sharp shooting, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
The Mexico basketball team is led by a talented coaching staff who work tirelessly to develop and improve the players' skills, ensuring that they are always ready to compete at the highest level. With a strong sense of national pride and a commitment to excellence, the Mexico team continues to make their mark in the world of basketball, inspiring fans and aspiring players alike.