The France men's national basketball team represents France in international basketball and is administered by the French Federation of Basketball. France is currently ranked ninth in the FIBA World Ranking.
France national team in 1919
Nicolas Batum gave Team France much support to win silver at the EuroBasket 2011.
France national team after winning silver medals at the EuroBasket 2011
Tony Parker – MVP of the EuroBasket 2013
EuroBasket 2011
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EuroBasket 2011 was the 37th men's European Basketball Championship, held by FIBA Europe. The competition was hosted by Lithuania. This was the second time EuroBasket had been held in Lithuania, the country having also hosted the 1939 championship. FIBA Europe asserted that Lithuania managed to organize the best European championship in its history. The top two teams are guaranteed spots at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Inside of Žalgiris Arena
Postage stamp issued to commemorate the EuroBasket 2011
Slovenian national team bus in Vilnius