Fixtures

FIBA World Cup Qualification 11/28 12:00 1 Guam vs Philippines - View
FIBA World Cup Qualification 12/01 12:00 2 Philippines vs Guam - View
FIBA World Cup Qualification 02/26 12:00 3 Guam vs Australia - View
FIBA World Cup Qualification 03/01 12:00 4 Guam vs New Zealand - View
FIBA World Cup Qualification 07/03 12:00 5 Australia vs Guam - View
FIBA World Cup Qualification 07/06 12:00 6 New Zealand vs Guam - View

Results

FIBA Asia Cup 08/12 11:00 7 [2] South Korea v Guam [3] L 99-66
FIBA Asia Cup 08/10 11:10 3 [3] Guam v Japan [2] L 63-102
FIBA Asia Cup 08/08 18:00 2 [4] Syria v Guam [3] W 73-82
FIBA Asia Cup 08/06 15:00 1 [3] Guam v Iran [3] L 52-77
FIBA Asia Cup 03/20 11:00 2 Guam v Thailand W 89-81
FIBA Asia Cup 03/19 11:00 1 Chinese Taipei v Guam L 113-73
FIBA Asia Cup Qualification 02/23 07:00 6 [4] Guam v China [2] L 78-86
FIBA Asia Cup Qualification 02/20 09:30 5 [3] Guam v Mongolia [4] L 63-74
FIBA Asia Cup Qualification 11/24 05:00 4 [3] Guam v Japan [1] L 78-83
FIBA Asia Cup Qualification 11/21 11:30 3 [2] China v Guam [3] L 101-53
FIBA Asia Cup Qualification 02/25 07:00 2 [4] Mongolia v Guam [3] W 63-74
FIBA Asia Cup Qualification 02/22 10:05 1 Japan v Guam L 77-56

The Guam men's national basketball team represents Guam in international competitions. It is administered by the Guam Basketball Confederation.

Guam is the only nation other than Australia and New Zealand to win a silver medal at the FIBA Oceania Championship. In 2025, they qualified for the FIBA Asia Cup for the first time.

History

Guam became a member of FIBA in 1974 and competes within the FIBA Oceania zone. The men’s national team achieved its most notable early success by finishing as runner-up (silver medal) at the 1999 FIBA Oceania Championship, one of only three teams ever to reach the podium besides Australia and New Zealand.

Regionally, Guam has been highly competitive in the Pacific Games, winning gold medals in **1966**, **2015**, and **2019**—most recently defeating Tahiti in the 2019 final to successfully defend its title.

In **2022**, Guam hosted and swept the inaugural FIBA Micronesia Basketball Cup, capturing the men’s title and securing qualification for the 2023 Pacific Games. The event served as the official sub-zone qualifier for the regional competition.

Turning toward continental competition, Guam pursued its first-ever qualification for the FIBA Asia Cup. During the Asian Pre-Qualifiers, they began with a win over Thailand (75–69) in Ulaanbaatar, led by Jonathan Galloway. Galloway, along with Tai Wesley and Earnest Ross Jr., anchored a dominant win over Singapore (82–59) in another pre-qualification matchup.

In the Asia Cup Pre-Qualifiers Second Round, Guam finished **undefeated (5–0)**, narrowly defeating Mongolia (82–81) thanks to a clutch three-point shot by Ross Jr., while Galloway tallied 19 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals. Galloway later expressed the team’s ambition: *“We want a spot at the dinner table,”* signaling Guam’s hunger to compete with Asia’s elite.

In **March 2025**, Guam advanced to the final round of Asia Cup Qualifiers in Taipei, preparing to face Chinese Taipei and Thailand for a berth in the continental championship. In a dramatic elimination game, they avenged an earlier heavy loss by defeating Thailand 89–81—Jericho Cruz led with 21 points and 8 assists, while Ross Jr. added 19 points and 9 rebounds.

Despite a strong showing, Guam later lost to Japan (77–67) in Tokyo, underscoring both their progress and the challenges of competing at Asia’s top level. Their qualification journey culminated in a **historic debut at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup**, where Guam finished in **4th place**—marking their best-ever result on the continental stage.

The Guam basketball team, representing the island of Guam in international competitions, is known for its passionate and resilient players who showcase a strong sense of community and pride. Comprising talented athletes from across the island, the team competes in regional tournaments such as the FIBA Asia Cup and other international events. Guam's basketball squad is recognized for their fast-paced style of play, teamwork, and determination to elevate the sport within their community. With a rich cultural heritage and a growing basketball program, Guam continues to make strides on the international stage, inspiring local youth and fostering a love for the game.