Madagascar men's national basketball team

The Madagascar national basketball team is the national basketball team representing Madagascar. It is administered by the Fédération Malagasy de Basket-Ball (Madagascar Basketball Federation).[2]

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Madagascar women's national basketball team.

Madagascar Madagascar
FIBA ranking120 Increase 5 (15 September 2023)[1]
Joined FIBA1963
FIBA zoneFIBA Africa
National federationFédération Malagasy de Basket-Ball
CoachAngel Manzano
Olympic Games
AppearancesNone
FIBA World Cup
AppearancesNone
FIBA Africa Championship
Appearances3 (1972, 2003, 2011)
MedalsNone
Former logo of the Fédération Malagasy de Basket-Ball

Its biggest success has been the 9th place at the FIBA Africa Championship 1972 where Madagascar surprisingly finished ahead of team Côte d'Ivoire and team Nigeria.

Madagascar was chosen as host of the FIBA Africa Championship 2011. The country received the bid from Côte d'Ivoire where the event could not take place because of instabilities after the civil war.[3] Madagascar's automatic qualification is only the 3rd time in its history. Its last appearance at Africa's most prestigious basketball event was in 2003.

Competitive record

Summer Olympics

yet to qualify

World championships

yet to qualify

FIBA Africa Championship
Year Position Tournament Host
19729thFIBA Africa Championship 1972Dakar, Senegal
200312thFIBA Africa Championship 2003Alexandria, Egypt
201113thFIBA Africa Championship 2011Antananarivo, Madagascar

African Games
See also: Basketball at the African Games
  • 1965-1978 : Did not qualify
  • 1987 : ? (Qualified)
  • 1991-2015 : Did not qualify

Current roster

Roster for the AfroBasket 2021 qualification matches played on 19, 20 and 21 February 2021 against Tunisia, Central African Republic and DR Congo.[4]

Madagascar men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClub
C 0 Alpha Solondrainy 21 – (1999-05-04)4 May 1999 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) GNBC Madagascar
F 1 Elly Randriamampionona 23 – (1997-07-20)20 July 1997 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) GNBC Madagascar
PF 5 Sitraka Raharimanantoanina 20 – (2001-01-20)20 January 2001 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket France
G/F 9 Lalason Ratsimbazafy 28 – (1992-06-16)16 June 1992 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) ASCUT Madagascar
F 11 Francis Mory 29 – (1991-04-04)4 April 1991 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) GNBC Madagascar
F 14 John Ravelomanantsoa 23 – (1997-07-20)20 July 1997 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) TMBB Madagascar
G 15 Anthony Severin 23 – (1997-05-02)2 May 1997
G 23 Constant Mandimbison 30 – (1990-08-22)22 August 1990 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) GNBC Madagascar
G 24 Monja Faralahy 22 – (1998-03-27)27 March 1998 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) ASCB Boeny Madagascar
G/F 28 Vallery Botou 30 – (1991-02-14)14 February 1991 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) ASCUT Madagascar
PG 53 Rija Lahontan 28 – (1992-06-30)30 June 1992 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Aubenas US France
Head coach
  • Madagascar Tojo Rasamoelina
Legend
  • Club – describes current
    or most recent club
  • Age – describes age
    on 21 February 2021

Depth chart
Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
C Sitraka Raharimanantoanina Alpha Solondrainy
PF Francis Mory John Ravelomanantsoa
SF Elly Randriamampionona Lalason Ratsimbazafy
SG Vallery Botou Monja Faralahy Constant Mandimbison
PG Rija Lahontan Anthony Severin

Past rosters

Roster for the 2011 FIBA Africa Championship.[5] (last publicized squad)

Madagascar men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClub
PG 4 René Rakotondrasolo 31 – (1979-10-15)15 October 1979 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Lorient Excellence France
G/F 5 Rovanantenaina Andrianjafy 22 – (1989-03-04)4 March 1989 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) A.S.C.U.T. Madagascar
F/C 6 Charles Ramsdell 26 – (1985-01-13)13 January 1985 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) Fontedoso Carrefour El Bulevar de Avila Spain
G/F 7 Romule Razafimahasahy 23 – (1988-04-22)22 April 1988 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) A.S.C.U.T. Madagascar
PG 8 Andry Rakotoarisoa 30 – (1981-08-02)2 August 1981 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Anamalanga Madagascar
F 9 Rijaniaina Andrianiombonana 26 – (1985-07-22)22 July 1985 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Fanatic Madagascar
PG 10 Yerison Rabekoto 27 – (1984-04-16)16 April 1984 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Jeunesse Canon (Mayotte) France
F 11 Toto Velondrisiky 19 – (1992-05-04)4 May 1992 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) A.S.C.U.M. Madagascar
C 12 Robert Kilobo 28 – (1983-08-12)12 August 1983 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) SEBAM Madagascar
F 13 Guillaume Milisen 26 – (1985-05-06)6 May 1985 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) A.S.C.U.T. Madagascar
C 14 Jaofeno Djianfary 32 – (1979-08-12)12 August 1979 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) A.S.C.U.T. Madagascar
C 15 Ahmed Zayad 21 – (1990-01-25)25 January 1990 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) A.S.C.U.M. Madagascar
Head coach
  • Spain Angel Manzano
Legend
  • Club – describes current
    or most recent club
  • Age – describes age
    on 17 August 2011

At the AfroBasket 2011 in Antananarivo, Charles Ramsdell hit most field goals for Madagascar, whereas Romule Razafimahasahy hit most three pointers, and Yerison Rabekoto hit most free throws.[5]

Head coach position
  • Spain Angel Manzano: 2011
  • Madagascar Juan Collazo: 2020-present

See also

References
  1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. , fiba.com, accessed 14 May 2011.
  3. , Madagascar steps in to host African championship – yahoo.com, accessed 14 May 2011.
  4. Madagascar - FIBA AfroBasket 2021 - Qualifiers FIBA. Accessed 30 April 2021.
  5. Madagascar | 2011 FIBA AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP, ARCHIVE.FIBA.COM. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
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