Iran center Haddadi optimistic about 2020 Tokyo

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team center Hamed Haddadi is optimistic about getting good results in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Iranian basketballers heartbroken by loss of Kobe

TEHRAN – Iranian international basketball players have sent their thoughts after Kobe Bryant's death in helicopter crash

Hamed Haddadi signs for Naft Abadan

TEHRAN – Iran Super League champions Naft Abadan landed experienced 34-year old Iranian international center Hamed Haddadi.

Iran star Haddadi happy of making it back to the Olympics again

It's been 11 years since Iran's last Olympic dream was realized, and after more than a decade they are back in the quadrennial event.

Puerto Rico stun Iran at 2019 FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Puerto Rico 83-81 in their opening match in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Guangzhou, China on Saturday.

Iran name 12-man squad for FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran National Basketball Team released the final 12-man roster that will head to China for this summer’s 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Hamed Haddadi invited to Iran basketball team

TEHRAN - Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi has been invited to Iran national basketball team after four months.

Hamed Haddadi returns to Iran national basketball team

TEHRAN – Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi has returned to Iran national basketball team after three months.

Hamed Haddadi breaks silence on Iran basketball absence

TEHRAN – Iran center Hamed Haddadi has spoken for the first time about his absence in the national team.

Iran name squad for World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Australia

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team coach Mehran Shahintab has named his 12-man team for two crucial matches against Japan and Australia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers.

Team Melli one win away from 2019 FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Despite not getting the chance to play for Hamed Haddadi, Samad Nikkhah Bahrami and Arsalan Kazemi, Iran national basketball team remain hopeful that they will qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China with a home win against Japan.

Team Melli without three stalwarts at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran will meet Japan and Australia at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers without Hamed Haddadi, Samad Nikkhah Bahrami and Arsalan Kazemi.

Iran book FIBA World Cup ticket

TEHRAN – With two games remaining, Iran national basketball team advanced to the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Iran basketball fail to end title drought at Asiad

TEHRAN – Iran basketball team failed to end title drought at the Asian after losing to China in the final match.

Asian Games: Iran basketball into semis

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team advanced to the 2018 Asian Games semifinals after beating Japan on Monday.

Iran narrowly beat Qatar at FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier

Iran defeated Qatar 75-77 in the penultimate game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 qualifiers at the Al Gharafa Indoor hall on Friday.

Playing in the NBA was my boyhood dream: Hamed Haddadi

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball center Hamed Haddadi says that playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) was once his dream.

Haddadi and Bahrami lead Iran in win over Kazakhstan in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Seasoned veterans Hamed Haddadi and Samad Nikkhah Bahrami teamed up to lead Iran in their convincing win over Kazakhstan in the second window.

Iran rout Qatar at World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers

Iran defeated Qatar 65-39 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Monday.

Iran upset by Iraq at FIBA World Cup Qualifier

Iraq notched the biggest upset of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers so far after shocking Iran, 74-66, at the Prince Hamza Arena on Friday.

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Hamed Haddadi to retire after 2018 Asian Games

Iran national basketball team captain Hamed Haddadi is going to bring his 15-year playing career in Team Melli to an end.

Iran announce 12-man team for FIBA World Cup qualifier

Mehran Hatami has named his 12-man team for the match against Iraq in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification.

Hamed Haddadi ready to play for Iran at FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Iran national basketball team captain Hamed Haddadi has announced his readiness to participate in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification.

Iran will be at full strength for Asian Qualifiers

Iran will not be holding anything back when they plunge into action at the Asian Qualifiers this month.

Hamed Haddadi gives his shirt to rest home for disabled

Iranian basketball national team captain Hamed Haddadi dedicated his shirt to Shahid Fayyazbakhsh Rest Home for Disabled on Monday.

Iran to play Australia at FIBA Asia Cup final

Iran edged Korea 87-81 to join Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 Final on Sunday. Korea ultimately ran of steam, having recovered from a 21-point deficit in the first half to make a game of it down the stretch.

Hamed Haddadi reaches 700 points in Asia

Iranian basketball national team center Hamed Haddadi became the first Asian player to reach 700 points in the continent’s competitions.

We are thirsty for success at FIBA Asia Cup: Haddadi

Iranian legendary center Hamed Haddadi says that they are thirsty for winning the FIBA Asia Cup 2017.

Iran aim at fourth title at FIBA Asia Cup

The Iranian basketball team reached Beirut, capital of Lebanon, to win the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 for the fourth time.

Iran to face Ukraine in Atlas Basketball Challenge opener

Iran will open the third edition of the Atlas Basketball Challenge with a match against Ukraine in Suzhou, China.