Turkey drops in FIBA world rankings

The USA, which secured its 8th consecutive and 10th overall championship in Paris 2024, continued to lead the rankings with 883.3 points. France moved up four spots to third place after reaching the final. Australia holds the second position in the rankings.

Another significant jump was made by Nigeria, which climbed four spots to enter the top 10 at eighth place. Having secured victory in the group stage, Nigeria achieved two wins for the first time and also became the first African country (men's or women's) to reach the quarterfinals at the Olympic Games.

Germany also made history by advancing to the quarterfinals at the Olympic Games and securing two group stage victories. As a result, they climbed eight spots to 13th place. Another success came from Serbia, which participated in the quarterfinals at Paris 2024. They improved their standing from 10th to 9th place.

There were also risers among the teams that succeeded in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournaments in Mexico and Rwanda. After winning the tournament in Mexico, Czechia not only secured a ticket to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifiers but also climbed two spots to 21st place. Additionally, Hungary won the tournament in Kigali, moving up one spot to 15th in the rankings.

The countries in the top 20 are as follows:

1. USA 883.3 points

2. Australia 715.4 points

3. France 706.4 points

4. China 700 points

5. Spain 694.9 points

6. Belgium 684.1 points

7. Canada 658 points

8. Nigeria 631 points

9. Serbia 627.1 points

10. Japan 606.6 points

11. Brazil 565.9 points

12. Puerto Rico 521.7 points

13. Germany 493.8 points

14. Korea 448.5 points

15. Hungary 377.6 points

16. Italy 371.1 points

17. Turkey 345.6 points

18. Greece 333 points

19. Bosnia and Herzegovina 332.7 points

20. Mali 326.7 points

News Source: İHA