Uganda men's national under-16 basketball team
| FIBA zone | FIBA Africa |
|---|---|
| National federation | Federation of Uganda Basketball Association |
| U17 World Cup | |
| Appearances | None |
| U16 AfroBasket | |
| Appearances | 3 |
| Medals | None |
The Uganda men's national under-16 basketball team is a national basketball team of Uganda, administered by the Federation of Uganda Basketball Association also called FUBA .[1][2] It represents Uganda in international under-16 men's basketball competitions. It is also called the Junior Silverbacks.
The team is led by the standout players like Kwizera Shane, Kwizera Shammah, Joshua Bwakanda, Evans Shyaka and Pierre Laurent Rwuhiriro.
The Uganda men's national under-16 basketball team competed in the FIBA U16 African Championship in 2023.[3]
FIBA U16 Afro Basket participation
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2021[4] | 6th |
| 2023[5] | 10th |
| 2025[6] | 5th |
See also
- Uganda men's national basketball team
- Uganda men's national under-18 basketball team
- Uganda women's national under-16 basketball team
References
- ^ "Profile - Uganda". about.fiba.basketball.
- ^ "Uganda (U16 Men)". www.afrobasket.com.
- ^ Kaye, Ivan (2023-07-12). "Uganda's U16 National Basketball Teams Set to Compete in FIBA U16 Africa Championships". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "2021 FIBA U16 African Championship". www.fiba.basketball.
- ^ "2023 FIBA U16 African Championship". www.fiba.basketball.
- ^ "2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket". www.fiba.basketball.
External links
- Archived records of Uganda team participations
- Official website of Federation of Uganda Basketball Association