ClutchNBA: Recap de la 8va semana de la NBA (11 al 17 de Diciembre del 2023)

 

ROCKETS’ DILLON BROOKS AND IME UDOKA FINED

 

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 – Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticizing the officiating, and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

 

The incident, for which Brooks and Udoka were both assessed technical fouls and ejected, occurred with 0:38 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Rockets’ 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 17 at Fiserv Forum.

 

NBA ALL-STAR VOTING PRESENTED BY AT&T TIPS OFF DEC. 19

 

– NBA All-Star Voting Available Across NBA App and NBA.com From Dec. 19 to Jan. 20 –

 

– NBA ID Offers Exclusive NBA All-Star 2024 Benefits –

 

– Six “3-for-1 Days,” When Votes Count Three Times, Begin on Christmas Day –

 

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 – NBA All-Star Voting presented by AT&T, the Official 5G Wireless Network of the NBA, will tip off on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 a.m. ET and conclude on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET, giving fans the opportunity to vote for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters via the NBA App and NBA.com.

 

The 73^rd NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, airing on TNT in the United States and reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 50 languages.

 

Fans can vote on the NBA App or NBA.com with NBA ID, the league’s global membership program. Voters in the United States will be automatically entered into the NBA ID All-Star Voting Sweepstakes presented by AT&T for the opportunity to win a trip to Indianapolis for NBA All-Star 2024.  Additionally, fans with an NBA ID traveling to Indianapolis for NBA All-Star 2024 can access in-venue seat upgrades, member-only prizing and more.  NBA ID, which offers fans benefits and rewards from the league and its partners, is free to join here.

 

Throughout the voting period, fans with NBA ID may submit one full ballot each day via the NBA App and NBA.com.  One full ballot comprises three frontcourt players and two guards from both the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference.  All current NBA players will be available for selection.

 

Fans will have six days where their vote will count three times on special “3-for-1 Days,” with the first day taking place on Christmas Day (Monday, Dec. 25) from 12:01 a.m. ET – 11:59 p.m. ET.  Additional 3-for-1 Days will be available on Monday, Jan. 1, Friday, Jan. 5, Friday, Jan. 12, Monday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 19 from 12:01 a.m. ET – 11:59 p.m. ET.

 

NBA players and media will continue to join fans in selecting the NBA All-Star Game starters.  Fans will account for 50 percent of the vote, while all current players and a media panel will account for 25 percent each.  Players and media will be able to complete one ballot.

 

Fan voting updates will be shared on the first three Thursdays in January (Jan. 4, 11 and 18).  TNT will reveal the NBA All-Star Game starters on Thursday, Jan. 25 during TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax.  TNT will also announce the reserves, as selected by NBA head coaches, on Thursday, Feb. 1 during TNT NBA Tip-Off.  

 

After all votes are tallied, players will be ranked in each conference by position (guard and frontcourt) within each of the three voting groups – fan votes, player votes and media votes.  Each player’s score will be calculated by averaging his weighted rank from the fan votes, the player votes and the media votes.  The two guards and three frontcourt players with the best score in each conference will be named NBA All-Star Game starters.  Fan voting will serve as the tiebreaker for players in a position group with the same score.

 

How Fans Can Vote With NBA ID:

 

• NBA App: Access the ballot and vote through the NBA App, which is available on Android and iPhone.  Fans can fill out one full ballot per day (once every 24 hours) by selecting up to two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference. 

 

• NBA.com voting page at vote.NBA.com: Fill out one full ballot per day on vote.NBA.com from a desktop or mobile browser.  Fans can select up to two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference.

 

About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness. 

NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2024 ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

– Class of 2024 Nominees to be Revealed on Thursday, December 21 –

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SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (Dec. 14, 2023) – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that the Class of 2024 Enshrinement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 17, in Springfield, Mass. – the Birthplace of Basketball.

  

The nominees for the upcoming class will be revealed next Thursday, December 21, at 3:00 p.m. ET during “NBA Today” on ESPN. The Class of 2024 Finalist Announcement will be Friday, February 16, at the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, and the Class of 2024 will be announced on Saturday, April 6, during the NCAA Final Four Weekend in Phoenix.

 

Enshrinement Weekend will begin at the Mohegan Sun on Friday, August 16, with the Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala, inclusive of the Class of 2024 jacket and ring presentation and the annual Hall of Fame Awards. The Enshrinement Ceremony will take place the following day in Springfield’s historic Symphony Hall and will be available to a global audience.

A full schedule of events will be announced at a later date.

 

About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophall and or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.

WARRIORS’ DRAYMOND GREEN SUSPENDED

 

NEW YORK, Dec.13, 2023 – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.  This outcome takes into account Green’s repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts.

 

The incident occurred with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 119-116 loss to the Suns on Dec. 12 at Footprint Center.  Green received a Flagrant Foul 2 and was ejected.

 

Green’s suspension will begin immediately.  He will be required to meet certain league and team conditions before he returns to play. 

 

To view the incident, click here.

Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Championship Game on ABC and ESPN2 Is Most-Watched Non-Christmas Game During Regular Season on Any Network

in Nearly Six Years

 

Up 46 Percent From NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC Season Debut Last Year (Comparable Window); Up 64 Percent from Saturday Primetime Season Average

 

Saturday’s Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Indiana Pacers in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Championship Game from Las Vegas, Nev. averaged 4,580,000 viewers on ABC and ESPN2. It is the most-watched non-Christmas NBA game during the regular season on any network in nearly six years, since February of 2018, according to Nielsen.

 

Viewership peaked with 5,680,000 viewers at 11 p.m. ET. The average audience was up 46 percent vs. last year’s NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC season debut, which is the comparable window (Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors).

 

The audience for the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship Game was also up 64 percent from last season’s NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC average. It was the most-watched program in primetime and among all key demographics for Saturday, December 9.

 

The traditional game broadcast aired on ABC, while NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart, the alternate presentation, aired on ESPN2. NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart garnered nearly 10 percent of the overall audience in in its debut.

 

NBA Countdown Presented By Door Dash, ABC’s pregame show, averaged 2,060,000 viewers prior to the Championship Game. It was up 30 percent compared to the comparable window last year – the pregame show for NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC season debut.

 

The All-Tournament Team was selected by a media panel and based on player performance in both Group Play and the Knockout Rounds. Players were chosen without regard to position.

The list of voters and complete voting results are available here.

 

 

NBA Gives “The Gift of Game” in New Christmas Day Campaign

 

The NBA today debuted its Christmas Day brand campaign, “The Gift of Game” which celebrates the timeless tradition and captures the magic of holiday hoops. “The Gift of Game” is now streaming across all @NBA platforms and on the NBA App. 

 

 

‘Twas the night before NBA on Christmas Day when all through the house, a family of fans would soon discover many players stirring and running about.

 

Because beneath the stockings hung by the chimney with care, a basketball game had begun, and St. Nick (in his Nike Kobe 6 Reverse Grinches) had indeed been there.

 

Our family was nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of three pointers danced in their heads,

 

When down the stairs arose such fanfare and clatter, they sprang from their beds to see what was the matter.

 

What to their wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature hoop and ten toys in NBA gear. 

 

With a tomahawk dunk so spectacular and insane they knew in a moment it must be King James.

 

Tatum hit a three with the flick of his wrist, and Jalen Brunson brought his gift with another assist.

 

They whistled and shouted at Joel’s celebration, and Giannis, Luka and Joker’s toy recreations

 

When the game had concluded they returned to their boxes out of sight,

 

Exclaiming Merry Christmas to all, and from Steph Curry “night, night!”

 

Click here to watch “The Gift of Game”

 

 

In additional vignettes, the family looks on with joy as Curry challenges Jokić to a game of Ho-Ho-Horse, which Jokić takes a little too literally.  Meanwhile, Luka and KD compare kicks, sizing up the Nike KD16 Ms. Wanda and the Jordan Brand Luka 2 ‘Field Trip’, only to discover they’ve been outdone by Grandpa, wearing the Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Reverse Grinch’, secured before its public release on Dec. 15. 

 

 

The cast of toys includes NBA action figures of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, Jalen Brunson, Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, Luka Dončić, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Nikola Jokić and Jayson Tatum. 

 

The new campaign was produced in collaboration with Translation, directed by Dave Scanlon with live-action and animation by Passion Pictures.

 

The NBA will feature five games on Christmas Day (Monday, Dec. 25) for the 16^th year in a row, with ABC or ESPN televising each matchup.  The 76th edition of the NBA on Christmas Day will tip off on ESPN as the Bucks face the Knicks in New York (noon ET).

 

The next two games will air on both ABC and ESPN.  The two most recent recipients of the Larry O’Brien Trophy will go head-to-head when the 2022 NBA champion Warriors visit the 2023 NBA champion Nuggets (2:30 p.m. ET).  Next, the Lakers will host the Celtics (5 p.m. ET) as the longtime rivals meet on Christmas Day for the first time in 15 years.

 

The Christmas Day schedule will conclude with two more games on ESPN, with the 76ers taking on the Heat in Miami (8 p.m. ET) and the Mavericks playing the Suns in Phoenix (10:30 p.m. ET).

HAWKS’ TRAE YOUNG FINED

 

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2023 – Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been fined $25,000 for confronting and directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

 

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Hawks’114-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on December 6 at State Farm Arena.

NBA AND NIKE EYBL TEAM UP FOR ELITE BASKETBALL SHOWCASE AT THE NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS AND CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAS VEGAS

 

– First-Ever EYBL Scholastic Showcase will Feature Regular-Season EYBL Scholastic Games and Life Skills Development Programming as Part of the NBA and Nike’s Shared Commitment to Elevate the Elite Basketball Development Landscape –

 

– Four EYBL Scholastic Showcase Games will Stream on the NBA App – 

 

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) will team up to host the first EYBL Scholastic Showcase, a basketball competition and player development event for six top high school basketball programs that will take place from Thurs., Dec. 7 – Sat., Dec. 9 in Las Vegas as part of the NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals and Championship weekend.

 

The EYBL Scholastic Showcase will feature a series of regular-season high school basketball games at the Las Vegas Aces Headquarters as well as one game that will be played at T-Mobile Arena on Fri., Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. PT on ESPNU.  Four of the five games will stream on the NBA App, with two games scheduled to re-air on NBA TV and highlights featured on NBA Future Starts Now.  The teams will also participate in life skills seminars, coaching development sessions and NBA Cares community outreach activities as well as attend the NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals.

 

The EYBL Scholastic Showcase schedule is below, with all games being open to NBA team front office personnel for player evaluation purposes.

 

Friday, Dec. 8
Team 1		Team 2		Location		Platform		PT
AZ Compass		IMG Academy		Aces Headquarters		NBA App		Noon
Veritas Academy		Orangeville Prep		Aces Headquarters		NBA App		2 p.m.
Montverde Academy		Link Academy		T-Mobile Arena		ESPNU		8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Team 1		Team 2		Location		Platform		PT
Montverde Academy		AZ Compass		Aces Headquarters		NBA App*		1:45 p.m.
Link Academy		Orangeville Prep		Aces Headquarters		NBA App*		3:30 p.m.

*Will re-air on NBA TV

 

The EYBL Scholastic Showcase will see some teams outfitted in NOCTA-designed jerseys and feature a rest and recovery space to support the growth of the next generation of basketball athletes.

 

Nike EYBL, the premier spring and summer youth basketball circuit comprised of top high school-age male and female players in the country, recently extended its programming to a year-round basis with the launch of EYBL Scholastic. The EYBL Scholastic Showcase builds off the NBA’s support of Peach Jam and Nike Nationals in July 2023, which saw 20 Peach Jam games stream on the NBA App for the first time and the integration of new off-court programming focused on life skills and leadership development, player health and wellness, and female coach recruitment and retention.

 

More than 230 NBA and WNBA players have EYBL experience, and 13 EYBL teams are currently sponsored by NBA and WNBA players, including Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Blake Griffin, Sabrina Ionescu, LeBron James, Kia Nurse, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook. 

 

Nike, which has been an NBA partner since 1992, has served as the official on-court apparel provider of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League since the 2017-18 season as well as the Basketball Africa League (BAL) since 2021.

Puerto Rico and USA win gold at FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2023

DECEMBER 3, 2023 SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico) - Home side Puerto Rico (Men) and USA (Women) put up clutch performances to win Golds at the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 3.  In the men’s category, Puerto Rico had the home crowd jumping as they finished a perfect tournament with a splendid 14 - 18 win against powerhouse Brazil. Adrian Ocasio was crucial in holding off the strength of their opponents while Antonio Ralat came up clutch at the end with two free throws to put the game out of reach for Brazil.  Angel Matias was the star in the final as his 9 points led his side to their first Gold medal in the competition. He also finished as top scorer with 40 points as he took home the MVP award. He led the Men’s Team of the Tournament alongside Brazil’s Jonatas Mello who put up 35 points to bring Silver home and Brayan Manuel Almonte (Dominican Republic) whose 26 points proved to be key to his side winning Bronze.   In the Women’s category, USA came up clutch in the final against Brazil. They went 4-0 on their way to the final where they would face an equally dominant Brazilian side. Despite an even-keel game at the beginning, Brazil slowly started to slip away with a strong lead. With victory in grasp with a 13 - 19 lead, USA fought back thanks to Katie Lou Samuelson and Kelsey Mitchell. With seconds to go, the game found itself at 20 points apiece and USA possession. It was Dearica Hamby, with 5 crucial points so far in the game, who found the final touch with 0.1 seconds to go, scoring the incredible buzzer-beater to hand USA their second Gold Medal in the competition with a 21 - 20 victory.  Hamby had been clutch all tournament, leading her side in scoring with 33 points while having a prominent impact on defense. She was the spark for USA as she earned MVP Honors. Joining her in the Women’s Team of the Tournament is top scorer Vitoria Marcelino (Brazil) who led her side to silver and Canada’s Paige Crozon whose 35 points helped her side pick up Bronze. ### Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the most thrilling urban sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court. 3x3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. For further information about 3x3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3x3 accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitter, Youku , YouTube or contact 3x3@fiba.basketball. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS’ CJ MCCOLLUM NAMED NBA CARES BOB LANIER COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD OCTOBER WINNER   – NBA to donate $10,000 to Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights –   – McCollum is being recognized for his efforts in juvenile justice reform, youth engagement and education and literacy –   NEW YORK, November 29, 2023 – The NBA today announced New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of October for his efforts in juvenile justice reform, youth engagement and education and literacy.  McCollum will receive the David Robinson trophy and the NBA will donate $10,000 to Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights – a non-profit whose mission is to champion the rights and well-being of children in the juvenile justice system.  The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognizes a player monthly for their outstanding work in the community.   In October, McCollum joined forces with the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights and the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition (NBSJC) to participate in a visit to the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and Travis Hill School in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The visit included a comprehensive tour of the facilities dedicated to rehabilitation and education of youth in the justice system, and an engaging lunchtime session between McCollum and the youth.  McCollum shared his personal journey and emphasized the importance of education and resilience in the face of adversity.   McCollum’s visit was accompanied by Louisiana State Senator Royce Duplessis, who is a strong advocate for juvenile justice reform.  Following the visit, McCollum, Sen. Duplessis and leaders from the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition (NBSJC) discussed issues youth are facing in the juvenile justice system and explored collaborative solutions to the ongoing commitment of social justice.   McCollum is committed to finding solutions to systemic inequities that contribute to the cycle of recidivism among vulnerable populations.  Additionally, McCollum is dedicated to closing the education, literacy and racial wealth gaps through access to quality education for low-income students and a pathway to obtaining a post-secondary degree.  By leveraging his platform as a professional basketball player, he has created greater visibility and collaboration around a critical issue impacting the New Orleans community and the nation more broadly.   “When I first got to New Orleans, I recognized the tremendous opportunity I would have to impact lives and meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our community,” said McCollum.  “I am grateful to win this award and to continue this work with local and national partners to provide a fair and equitable experience for justice-involved youth in New Orleans.”   McCollum will be recognized in-arena as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner during pre-game of the Nov. 29 76ers-Pelicans game.  New Orleans Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson and Vice President of Basketball Operations and Team Development Swin Cash will present him with the award.   The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award honors Bob Lanier, an NBA League Office executive and NBA Cares Ambassador for more than 30 years.  He had an enormous influence on the NBA family and young people globally, traveling the world to teach the values of the game and making a positive impact through his kindness and generosity.  The legacy he built will continue to live on through the offseason NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognition, which honors the next generation of players’ commitment to positively impacting their community throughout the NBA season.  To learn more, please visit https://communityassist.nba.com/. FIBA Announces Hosts of Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Paris 2024 NOVEMBER 29, 2023 MIES (Switzerland) – FIBA is delighted to announce the hosts cities for two out of the three Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) for the FIBA 3x3 basketball event at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. These exciting events signify a pivotal step in the journey towards Paris 2024, building upon the monumental success of 3x3 basketball's Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020. Qualifying Tournaments and Dates: FIBA 3x3 UOQT 2: Utsunomiya, Japan from 3-5 May 2024 FIBA 3x3 OQT: Debrecen, Hungary on 23-26 May 2024  Each tournament will showcase the top teams from around the globe, as they battle it out for a coveted spot in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  “Both cities have a strong history of hosting 3x3 events, with Utsunomiya City being a longstanding host of the FIBA 3x3 Tour since 2016, which will continue until 2028 and Debrecen who hosted over many competitions. Our thanks go to Mayor Sato of Utsunomiya City for his invaluable contributions to the sport and also to the City of Debrecen and the Hungarian Basketball Federation for their continuing support,” stated Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Managing Director.  "Hosting an Olympic Qualifier Tournament is always a great honour. It is another major sport diplomatic success for Hungary. We view FIBA's decision as a recognition of our activities for the 3x3 discipline and Debrecen's high level of hosting experience." - said Peter Bodnar, Secretary General of the Hungarian Basketball Federation.  ‘’We are very honored that FIBA has chosen Utsunomiya city to host the OQT among many other cities around the world. As one of Japan's leading 3x3 cities, we are very pleased to have this great opportunity. We are looking forward to hosting this event together with the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Utsunomiya Opener 2024 to be held in April. We will continue to work on preparations in cooperation with FIBA, Japan Basketball Association and the local community to make these tournaments successful.’’ Said Eiichi Sato – Mayor of Utsunomiya city Qualification Process and Teams Securing Spots:  The selection process for teams competing in the OQTs was based on the FIBA 3x3 Federation Ranking as of 1 November 2023. In a thrilling culmination of qualifying events, the top three countries per gender secured their places for the Olympic stage. The highly anticipated 3x3 Olympic event is scheduled from 30 July to 5 August 2024, at the iconic Place de la Concorde, nestled in the heart of Paris. This historic location, near landmarks such as the Grand Palais, Champs-Elysées, and The Louvre, is the perfect backdrop for this electrifying competition and is poised to become the epicenter of 3x3's dynamic atmosphere during the Games. Latvia's men and USA's women emerged as the inaugural gold medallists in 3x3 basketball during Tokyo 2020, adding an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic competition.  Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling action as we approach the Road to Paris for 3x3 basketball at the Olympics. FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 Draw Completed at FIBA HQ NOVEMBER 27, 2023 MIES (Switzerland) - The eagerly awaited Draw for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 took place at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland, on Monday, November 27. Each of the 24 countries that are still in contention to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games - 19 that clinched places with their performances at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and the five winners of the FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournaments this past summer - now have a clear vision for the path that leads to the Olympic basketball tournament next year. Here are the Draw results:  The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 game schedule will be announced at a later stage. There are four tickets available for the 2024 Olympic Games for each of the four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament winners. Seven countries have already qualified directly for the 2024 Olympic Games at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: Germany and Serbia for Europe, Canada and USA for Americas, Australia for Oceania, Japan for Asia and South Sudan for Africa. France also qualified as hosts. The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 are to be hosted in the cities of Piraeus (Greece), Riga (Latvia), San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Valencia (Spain), which was announced during today's FIBA Executive Committee meeting. Games will be played from July 2 to 7.  Great Britain national team legend, two-time NBA All-Star and current President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, Luol Deng, performed the draw. FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, the FIBA Executive Committee and various National Federation representatives were also in attendance. Greece, Latvia, Puerto Rico and Spain to host FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 NOVEMBER 27, 2023 MIES (Switzerland) - The FIBA Executive Committee has confirmed the hosts of the men's FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024.   The National Federations of Greece, Latvia, Puerto Rico and Spain have been awarded the hosting rights of the four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, which will be played from July 2 to 7, 2024, in the cities of Piraeus, Riga, San Juan and Valencia. A total of 24 teams will compete in four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in 2024. Nineteen teams qualified through the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which was held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. The remaining five teams to make up the competition were the winners of the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournaments held in August this year.    The winner of each FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 will claim their ticket to the Olympic Basketball Tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games, joining the seven teams who already qualified directly to the Olympic Games from the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, plus the event host, France.    The official Draw Ceremony for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 will take place today 19:00 CET at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball, FIBA headquarters. The ceremony will be live streamed via FIBA's YouTube and Facebook channels. The draw for the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments took place in October and the results can be found here.