Lebanon
FIBA ranking47 Decrease 3 (21 August 2023)[1]
Joined FIBA1947
FIBA zoneFIBA Asia
National federationFLB
CoachGeorges Geagea
Nickname(s)The Cedars
Asia Cup
Appearances6

The Lebanon women's national basketball team represents Lebanon in international women's basketball tournaments and is governed by the Lebanese Basketball Federation.[2]

History

Gold Medals at Pan-Arab games and Arab Championships

Lebanon women's team achieved notable success in the 2003 Arab Women's Basketball Championship, securing the championship title.[3] Subsequently, they clinched consecutive gold medals at the 2004 Pan Arab Games basketball in Algeria and at the 2011 Pan-Arab Games in Qatar.[4]

Promotion to division A of FIBA Asia and the FIBA ban

Their journey included a promotion to Division A of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup after finishing as runners-up in Division B at the 2009 FIBA Asia Championship for Women.[5] Transitioning to Division A for the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship for Women, the team displayed their capabilities, securing the 5th position.[6] However, political disputes within domestic clubs led to a four-year suspension of the Lebanese Basketball Federation by FIBA in 2013.[7] This suspension prevented the women's team from participating in the Division A of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup, resulting in their return to Division B after the ban was lifted in 2014.[8]

Promotion back to division A of FIBA Asia (2020-present)

After a prolonged period, the Lebanon women's team successfully reclaimed their spot in Division A by clinching the top position in the 2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B.[9][10] Notably, in the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division A, the team secured their Division A status by winning over Chinese Taipei in a crucial game with a final score of 75–73. This victory secured their place in the top tier for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup.[11]

Tournament records

Asia Championship

FIBA Women's Asia Cup Records
Year Division A Division B
Position Pld W L Position Pld W L
Thailand 200113thlevel II8th413
Japan 2004did not participatedid not participate
China 2005
South Korea 2007
India 20098thlevel II2nd651
Japan 20115th624Division A
Thailand 2013suspendedsuspended
China 2015did not participatedid not participate
India 201711thlevel II3rd642
India 2019did not participatedid not participate
Jordan 20219thlevel II1st440
Australia 20237th413did not participate
Total103720146

Squad

Current roster

Roster for the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup.

2023 Lebanon women's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
C 1 Zena Elias 23 – (2000-02-05)5 February 2000 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) South Alabama Jaguars United States
C 6 Chirine El Charif 38 – (1984-10-06)6 October 1984 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Al Riyadi Lebanon
C 7 Narine Gyokchian 29 – (1993-07-22)22 July 1993 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) BC Hatis Armenia
PF 8 Daniella Fayad 25 – (1997-09-04)4 September 1997 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Al Riyadi Lebanon
SF 9 Layla Fares 34 – (1989-03-12)12 March 1989 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Beirut Club Lebanon
PG 10 Rana El-Husseini 22 – (2001-04-17)17 April 2001 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) Buffalo Bulls United States
PG 11 Rebecca Akl (C) 30 – (1992-10-18)18 October 1992 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Beirut Club Lebanon
PG 13 Miramar Mokdad 35 – (1987-12-24)24 December 1987 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Beirut Club Lebanon
SF 14 Trinity Baptiste 25 – (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Plateros de Fresnillo Mexico
SG 23 Nathalie Sevaijan 35 – (1988-02-02)2 February 1988 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Beirut Club Lebanon
G 24 Amar Mansour 18 – (2004-11-07)7 November 2004 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Hoops Club Lebanon
PF 33 Aida Bakhos 37 – (1986-03-21)21 March 1986 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Al-Ahli Saudi Arabia
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Lebanon Ziad Al Natour
  • Lebanon Gilbert Nasr
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 26 June 2023

Past rosters

2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup[13]
Name Role
Meghry TorosSG
Chirine El CharifC
Narine GyokchianC
Daniella FayadPF
Layla FaresSF
Rebecca Akl (Capt)PG
Miramar MokdadPG
Brittany Janelle DensonC
Yasha ZeinounSG
Lama MoukaddemSG
Amar MansourPG
Aida BakhosPF
Georges GeageaHead Coach
Ziad Al NatourAssistant Coach
2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup[14]
Name Role
Farah El HarakePG
Lama MoukaddemG
Chirine El CharifPF
Narine GyokchianPF
Layla FaresG
Rebecca AklG
Karen ChammasG
Miramar MokdadG
Nancy MaaloufPF
Nour SchoucairG
Aida BakhosG
Tigran GyokchyanHead Coach
Marwan DiabAssistant Coach
Nelly NassarAssistant Coach

See also

References

  1. ↑ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Lebanon FIBA Profile Page". FIBA. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Record of the Arab championships for women's teams". www.arab.basketball. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  4. ↑ Basketball results at the Pan-Arab 2011 games official website Archived 2012-05-03 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ "2009 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Standing". Archived from the original on 24 September 2009. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  6. ↑ "2011 FIBA Women's Asia Cup". Archived from the original on 12 August 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  7. ↑ "FIBA suspends Lebanon 4 years for political bickering". www.usatoday.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  8. ↑ "FIBA reinstates Lebanon membership". www.espn.com. 8 May 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Top 10 moments from 2021 in Asia from wonder women to return of frantic fans". FIBA. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Lebanon celebrate promotion to Division A after spoiling the home party in Amman". FIBA. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Semi-Finals set and Olympic Qualifying Tournaments teams confirmed; Chinese Taipei drop to Division B". FIBA. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Team Roster: Lebanon" (PDF). fiba.basketball. 26 June 2023. p. 4. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  13. ↑ 2021 Lebanon women's team roster
  14. ↑ 2017 Lebanon women's team roster
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