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Wikipedia - Panama men's national basketball team
The Panama men's national basketball team (Spanish: selección de baloncesto de Panamá) represents Panama in men's international basketball competitions, The team represents both FIBA and FIBA Americas.
With four qualifications to the Basketball World Cup, one qualification to the Olympic Games, and one medal at the Pan American Games, Panama has traditionally been the dominant basketball power in Central America.
History
Basketball in Panama rose to international prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, when the men's national team emerged as one of the strongest in Central America and the Caribbean.
Panama made its debut at the FIBA World Championship in 1970, finishing 9th overall. This marked the country's first appearance on the global stage, showcasing a new generation of Panamanian talent.
The team enjoyed its golden era during the 1970s. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Panama qualified for the Olympic basketball tournament for the first time in its history, finishing in 9th place.
Regionally, Panama became a regular contender in the FIBA AmeriCup (formerly the Tournament of the Americas). The team won the bronze medal at the 1967 Pan American Games and continued to challenge regional powers such as Puerto Rico and Brazil.
After a period of decline in the 1980s and 1990s, Panama returned to the World Cup stage in 2006, qualifying for the tournament in Japan. Despite a difficult group, the appearance reestablished Panama’s presence among the top teams of the Americas.
In the 21st century, the national team has remained competitive in the FIBA AmeriCup and FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Americas) cycles. While facing challenges from larger basketball nations in the region, Panama continues to serve as one of the traditional basketball powers of Central America, producing players who have competed professionally in Europe, South America, and the United States.