Iran learn fate at FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran knew their rivals at the summer's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2021 on Wednesday.

Interview by Farrokh Hesabi

Iranian people love basketball: Perry Petty

TEHRAN - Shahrdari Gorgan basketball team point guard Parish Perry Petty says that he is very happy to be in Iran since the nation is interested in basketball.

God helped me to score last second three-pointer: Perry Petty

TEHRAN – Shahrdari Gorgan basketball team point guard Parish Perry Petty says that God has helped him to score a last second three-pointer shot against Mahram.

Mohammad Jamshidi proud to represent Iran basketball

TEHRAN - Mohammad Jamshidi and Iran are used to rolling over their opponents. They was clear when they beat their first opponents in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers by an average margin of 44.5 points per game.

Bahman Group reclaim Iran women’s basketball league title

TEHRAN – Bahman Group basketball team defended their title at the Iran’s women’s basketball league on Friday.

Behnam Yakhchali undergoes surgery

TEHRAN – Rostock Seawolves basketball team guard Behnam Yakhchali underwent a foot injury in Munich.

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Doha cancelled

TEHRAN - The FIBA Asia Cup qualifying matches in Doha, are not pushing through after world basketball governing body FIBA was forced to cancel the proceedings because of rising cases of the coronavirus in Qatar.

Iran basketball coach Shahintab happy with Iran draw in Olympics

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team head coach Mehran Shahintab is satisfied after his team were drawn against the world’s powerhouses France and the U.S. in the Olympic Games.

Katerina Hatzidaki becomes the first foreign coach in Iran

TEHRAN – Greek coach Katerina Hatzidaki has reportedly reached an agreement with Mahram basketball women club.

Doha confirmed as February 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers host

TEHRAN - The venues for the upcoming February 2021 window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers were confirmed by the FIBA Regional Office Asia.

Iran names 12 players for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran basketball coach Mehran Shahintab has named his 12-man team for Window 2 of FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.

Hamed Haddadi misses FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iranian center Hamed Haddadi will be absent for Window 2 of FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.

20 Iranian players invited for FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Mehran Shahintab has invited 20 players to Iran basketball team for Window 2 of FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.

Yakhchali steals show as Rostock beats Bayer Giants

TEHRAN – Rostock Seawolves Iranian guard Behnam Yakhchali helped his team beat Bayer Giants Leverkusen in Matchweek 2 of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).

Iranian basketball teams complete signing of foreigners

TEHRAN – Two Iranian basketball clubs Chemidor and Exxon have completed the signing of foreign players.

Qatar chosen as centralized venue for 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification

TEHRAN - Qatar has been chosen to host remaining Group E matches of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification.

Women’s basketball league postponed

TEHRAN – Iran’s women basketball league has been postponed, Iran basketball federation announced.

Shahintab to lead Iran basketball at Tokyo Olympics

TEHRAN – Mehran Shahntab will lead Iran national basketball team at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Kolahi appointed Iran basketball secretary general

TEHRAN - Shabnam Kolahi has been appointed as secretary general of the Islamic Republic of Iran Basketball Federation (IRIBF).

Identifying talents is the main key to Iran's rise: Ramin Tabatabaei

TEHRAN - Ramin Tabatabaei, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Basketball Federation (IRIBF), says that he main key to the country's rise has been their dedication to identifying talents at a young age.

Rostock Seawolves complete signing of Yakhchali

TEHRAN – German basketball club Rostock Seawolves announced the signing of Iranian guard Behnam Yakhchali.

It’s honor to represent Iran: Aaron Geramipoor

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team center Aaron Geramipoor says that it's an honor to represent his father's homeland.

Former Iran basketballer Salabi passes away

TEHRAN – Abolfazl Salabi, the last surviving Iranian player from the 1948 Olympic Games, died on Sunday.

Iran too strong for Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Qatar 95-52 here at the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup qualification on Sunday.

Iran ease past Syria at FIBA Asia Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran were too strong for Syria at the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup qualification, beating them 94-48 on Thursday.

Iran wary of Syria and Qatar threat in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - Qualification for the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup will kick off on Thursday and Iran will meet Syria and Qatar in Tehran’s Azadi Hall on Thursday and Sunday in Group E.

Iran women’s 3x3 schedule at OQT released

TEHRAN – Iran will start the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) with a match against Japan.