As the excitement builds for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023, all basketball enthusiasts around the globe are excited to know which players will represent their international locations at such a grand level. Cape Verde has been regularly making strides in the world of basketball over the years.
This year, Cape Verde has qualified for their first-ever World Cup. So, this could be an exciting moment whilst the Cape Verde national basketball team will perform on the grand stage. The team has selected a 12-man roster which will compete in the World Cup and will represent Cape Verde in the World Cup for the first time.
The Cape Verde national basketball team performs for Cape Verde in the international basketball championships. This team is mainly handled by the Federação Cabo-verdiana de Basquetebol and Emanuel Trovoada is the head coach of the Cape Verde national basketball team.
Throughout its basketball journey, Cape Verde has earned a bronze medal at the AfroBasket 2007. This team joined FIBA in 1988 and goes to play inside the FIBA World Cup for the first time. It is absolutely a huge success for Cape Verde as they became the smallest nation to play in a World Cup.
Cape Verde FIBA World Cup Roster
Cape Verde, a small nation with a FIBA World Ranking of 64 is going to perform in the approaching 2023 FIBA World Cup that will start on August 25. It will be the first experience for the country to play at such a grand level. Cape Verde has got its placement in Group F with Slovenia, Georgia and Venezuela. The matches of this group are scheduled to start on August 26. At the second stage, the winner and runner-up of Group F will compete with that of Group E.
Coach Emanuel Trovoada, known for his great experience and potential to inspire players has assembled a formidable roster that blends experience with emerging skills. Let’s take a close look at the players who will cope for Cape Verde and compete in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
| Player | Team | Position |
| Patrick Lima | CB Almeria | Shooting Guard |
| Jeffrey Nunes Xavier | Unicaja Banco Oviedo | Point Guard |
| Ivan Almeida | Benfica | Forward |
| Fidel Mendonca | Predio Basketball | Point Guard |
| Anderson Correia | Atletico Petroleos | Shooting Guard |
| Joel Almeida | F.A.P. | Small Forward |
| Kenneti Mendes | Galitos FC | Power Forward |
| Williams Tavares | Salt Lake City Stars | Guard |
| Kevin Oliveira Coronel | JALT Le Mans | Power Forward |
| Keven Gomes | Imortal | Center |
| Betinho Gomes | S.L. Benfica | Power Forward |
| Walter Tavares | Real Madrid | Center |
FAQs
A. Emanuel Trovoada is the head coach of the Cape Verde national basketball team.
A. Football is the most famous sport in Cape Verde and has been played for many years.
A. A total of 12 players will represent Cape Verde inside the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
A. No, Cape Verde is going to play in their first-ever FIBA World Cup in 2023.
