History of USA Basketball in Timeline

USA Basketball (USAB) serves as the governing body for basketball in the United States and represents the country in FIBA competitions. USAB is responsible for selecting and training the USA men's and women's national basketball teams for the Olympic Games and other international tournaments. Retired General Martin Dempsey is the chairman of the board.

1974: Organization Founded as ABAUSA

In 1974, the organization that would become USA Basketball was founded as the Amateur Basketball Association of the United States of America (ABAUSA).

October 12, 1989: ABAUSA Renamed USA Basketball

On October 12, 1989, the Amateur Basketball Association of the United States of America (ABAUSA) was renamed USA Basketball after FIBA modified its rules to allow NBA basketball players to compete in international competitions.

2003: U.S. Represented by Big 12 All Star team

In 2003, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by a Big 12 All Star team.

2007: U.S. Represented by University of North Carolina at Charlotte

In 2007, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

2007: U.S. Represented by University of Northern Iowa

In 2007, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by the University of Northern Iowa.

2015: U.S. Represented by University of Kansas

In 2015, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by the University of Kansas.

2017: U.S. Represented by Purdue University

In 2017, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by Purdue University.

2017: U.S. Represented by University of Maryland

In 2017, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by the University of Maryland.

2018: FIBA Basketball World Cup Rescheduled

In 2018, it was announced that the FIBA Basketball World Cup would be rescheduled to 2019.

2018: U.S. Represented by University of Louisville

In 2018, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by the University of Louisville.

2019: FIBA Basketball World Cup Rescheduled

In 2019, the FIBA Basketball World Cup was rescheduled from 2018.

2019: U.S. Represented by Mississippi State University

In 2019, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by Mississippi State University.

2020: U17 World Championship Cancelled

In 2020, the U17 World Championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Olympics Postponed

In 2021, the 2020 Olympics was held after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022: Youth Olympics Cancelled

In 2022, the Youth Olympics was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023: Summer World University Games Postponed

In 2023, the Summer World University Games were held after being postponed from 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The USA also qualified but decided not to participate in the 2023 Pan American Games.