History of USA Basketball in Timeline
USA Basketball (USAB) is the governing body for basketball in the United States and represents the country in FIBA. It oversees the men's and women's national basketball teams participating in the Olympics and the Paralympic Committee. Retired General Martin Dempsey serves as chairman of the board, and Jim Tooley is the CEO. USAB is responsible for selecting, training, and fielding U.S. national teams for international competitions, promoting the sport at all levels, and ensuring fair play and ethical conduct within the basketball community.
1974: Organization Founded
In 1974, the organization was founded as the Amateur Basketball Association of the United States of America (ABAUSA).
October 12, 1989: USA Basketball Renamed
On October 12, 1989, the Amateur Basketball Association of the United States of America (ABAUSA) was renamed USA Basketball after FIBA allowed NBA players to compete in international competitions.
2003: U.S. Represented by Big 12 All Star Team
In 2003, the U.S. was represented by a Big 12 All Star team.
2007: U.S. Represented at World University Games
In 2007, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by the University of Northern Iowa.
2007: U.S. Represented by University of North Carolina at Charlotte
In 2007, the U.S. was represented by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
2015: U.S. Represented at World University Games
In 2015, the U.S. was represented at the World University Games by the University of Kansas.
2017: U.S. Represented at World University Games
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 by the University of Maryland.
2018: FIBA Basketball World Cup Rescheduled
In 2018, the FIBA Basketball World Cup was rescheduled to 2019.
2018: U.S. Represented by University of Louisville
In 2018, the U.S. was represented by the University of Louisville.
2019: FIBA Basketball World Cup Rescheduled for 2019
In 2019, the FIBA Basketball World Cup was rescheduled.
2019: U.S. Represented by Mississippi State University
In 2019, the U.S. was represented by Mississippi State University.
2020: U17 World Championship and U18U Women's AmeriCup World Championship Cancelled
In 2020, the U17 World Championship and the U18U Women's AmeriCup World Championship were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: U17 World Championship Cancelled
In 2020, the U17 World Championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Olympics Postponed and Summer World University Games Postponed
In 2021, The 2020 Olympics was postponed and the Summer World University Games was also postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Olympics Postponed
In 2021, the 2020 Olympics were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022: Youth Olympics Canceled
In 2022, the Youth Olympics were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023: Qualified but Did Not Participate in Pan American Games
In 2023, USA Basketball qualified but decided not to participate in the Pan American Games.
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