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FIBA - Article - 4.2.1

  • FIBA - Article - 4.2.1

    Heading: Teams     Sub Heading: Rule


    "Each team shall consist of:

    • No more than 12 team members entitled to play, including a captain.

    • A head coach.

    • A maximum of 8 accompanying delegation members, including assistant coaches who may sit on the team bench. In case a team has assistant coaches, the first assistant coach shall be entered on the scoresheet."

  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

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