Cape Verde has had only one player in the NBA. Walter Samuel Tavares da Veiga, popularly known as Edy Tavares, was the only Cape Verdean player who played for the NBA.
As the 2023 FIBA World Cup approaches, basketball fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the participation of their favourite NBA stars. Cape Verde is also catching the attraction of basketball enthusiasts from across the globe. With a rich basketball history and growing interest in sports, fans wonder if NBA players from Cape Verde will showcase their skills on the basketball court.
As per the latest information, there are presently no Cape Verde NBA players competing in the FIBA World Cup 2023. While Cape Verde has produced many talented basketball players who’ve played in several competitions, they haven’t begun to find success in the NBA.
However, this does not mean Cape Verde could be absent from the FIBA World Cup 2023. The Cape Verde national basketball team will undoubtedly be determined to make their mark on the worldwide level regardless of not having NBA experience. Cape Verde has a great basketball culture and the national team boasts talented players who showcase their skills and create an impact in the basketball events.
Over the years, Cape Verde has been making constant progress and gaining recognition within the global basketball network. This year, Cape Verde is taking part with its 12-man roster in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Here is a list of all the players that are going to play for Cape Verde in the approaching FIBA World Cup that is set to begin on August 25.
| Player | Team |
| Patrick Lima | CB Almeria |
| Jeffrey Nunes Xavier | Unicaja Banco Oviedo |
| Ivan Almeida | Benfica |
| Fidel Mendonca | Predio Basketball |
| Anderson Correia | Atletico Petroleos |
| Joel Almeida | F.A.P. |
| Kenneti Mendes | Galitos FC |
| Williams Tavares | Salt Lake City Stars |
| Kevin Oliveira Coronel | JALT Le Mans |
| Keven Gomes | Imortal |
| Betinho Gomes | S.L. Benfica |
| Walter Tavares | Real Madrid |
Cape Verde NBA Players
Cape Verde has had only one player in the NBA. Walter Samuel Tavares da Veiga, popularly known as Edy Tavares, was the only Cape Verdean player who played for the NBA. He was picked in the NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He played for them from 2015-2017.
Cape Verde Competitive Record
Cape Verde is an emerging country in the world of basketball. This nation qualified for its first-ever World Cup on February 26, 2023. It may be the primary time when Cape Verde is going to play in the FIBA World Cup since they joined FIBA in 1988. This country set a new record as it became the smallest nation to play in a World Cup. Cape Verde has appeared in seven AfroBasket championships and will participate in their first World Cup this year.
FIBA World Cup
| Year | Position | Host |
| 1990 | Did not qualify | Argentina |
| 1994 | Did not qualify | Canada |
| 1998 | Did not qualify | Greece |
| 2002 | Did not qualify | United States |
| 2006 | Did not qualify | Japan |
| 2010 | Did not qualify | Turkey |
| 2014 | Did not qualify | Spain |
| 2019 | Did not qualify | China |
| 2023 | Qualified | Philippines Japan Indonesia |
AfroBasket
| Year | Position | Host |
| 1989 | Did not qualify | Angola |
| 1992 | Did not qualify | Egypt |
| 1993 | Did not qualify | Kenya |
| 1995 | Did not qualify | Algeria |
| 1997 | 7th | Senegal |
| 1999 | 9th | Angola |
| 2001 | Did not qualify | Morocco |
| 2003 | Did not qualify | Egypt |
| 2005 | Did not qualify | Algeria |
| 2007 | 3rd | Angola |
| 2009 | 13th | Libya |
| 2011 | Did not qualify | Madagascar |
| 2013 | 6th | Ivory Coast |
| 2015 | 10th | Tunisia |
| 2017 | Did not qualify | Tunisia Senegal |
| 2021 | 4th | Rwanda |
FAQs
A. Yes, several NBA players play for their respective countries in the FIBA World Cup
A. It could be the primary time when Cape Verde is going to perform in the FIBA World Cup, they have not performed on such a grand level before.
A. Yes, the United States will compete in the 2023 FIBA World Cup as a part of Group C.
A. Around 91 countries have produced at least one NBA player.
