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Cape Verde men's national basketball team

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The Cape Verde national basketball team represents Cape Verde in international basketball matches and is administered by the Federação Cabo-verdiana de Basquetebol.

Cape Verde
FIBA ranking50 Decrease 2 (3 March 2026)[1]
Joined FIBA1988
FIBA zoneFIBA Africa
National federationFederação Cabo-verdiana de Basquetebol
CoachEmanuel Trovoada
NicknameHammer Sharks
FIBA World Cup
Appearances1
AfroBasket
Appearances8
Medals Bronze: (2007)

Its greatest accomplishment was the bronze medal at the AfroBasket 2007, where Cape Verde beat Egypt in its last game.

On 26 February 2023, Cape Verde qualified for their first-ever World Cup when they claimed their ticket to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[2] The country became the smallest nation to ever qualify for a World Cup, breaking a record that was held by Montenegro.[3]

History

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Early development

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Basketball in Cape Verde gained structure following independence in 1975, but formal organization only began later with the establishment of the Federação Cabo-verdiana de Basquetebol. The federation joined FIBA in 1988.[4]

AfroBasket debut

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Cape Verde debuted in the AfroBasket in 1997, finishing 7th in the nine-team tournament. They returned in 1999 and steadily improved in subsequent editions.[5]

Historic bronze at AfroBasket 2007

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At the 2007 AfroBasket in Angola, Cape Verde won 62–53 against Nigeria in the quarterfinals, lost to host nation Angola in the semifinals, and won against Egypt 53–51 in the third-place match. This secured Cape Verde’s first-ever medal at the continental championship.[6][7]

Edy "Walter" Tavares joins the team

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In 2013, center Edy Tavares joined. He was named to the All-Star Five at AfroBasket 2021 and averaged a double-double during World Cup qualifying.[8][9]

World Cup qualification

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On 26 February 2023, Cape Verde qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time by defeating Ivory Coast in the African qualifiers. With this, Cape Verde became the smallest nation by population ever to reach the World Cup, surpassing Montenegro’s record.[10][11]

World Cup debut

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At the 2023 World Cup in the Philippines, Cape Verde earned their first-ever win on the world stage by defeating Venezuela 81–75. Edy Tavares contributed 14 rebounds along with defensive dominance to secure the victory.[12][13]

AfroBasket 2025 performance

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At AfroBasket 2025, Cape Verde continued to rely on Tavares, who set a new personal record with 19 rebounds in the group stage. Despite a 81–82 loss to Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde remained in contention for a quarterfinal spot.[14][15]

Achievements

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Competitive record

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FIBA World Cup

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Year Round Position GP W L
Argentina 1990Did not qualify
Canada 1994
Greece 1998
United States 2002
Japan 2006
Turkey 2010
Spain 2014
China 2019
PhilippinesJapanIndonesia 2023Classification round28th514
Qatar 2027To be determined
France 2031
Total1/11514

AfroBasket

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  Third place    Fourth place  

Year Round Position GP W L
Angola 1989Did not qualify
Egypt 1992
Kenya 1993
Algeria 1995
Senegal 1997Classification stage7th413
Angola 1999Preliminary round9th633
Morocco 2001Did not qualify
Egypt 2003
Algeria 2005
Angola 2007Third place3rd642
Libya 2009Classification rounds13th532
Madagascar 2011Did not qualify
Ivory Coast 2013Quarter-finals6th743
Tunisia 2015Round of 1610th532
Tunisia Senegal 2017Did not qualify
Rwanda 2021Fourth place4th633
Angola 2025Quarter-finals8th532
Total8/17442420

African Games

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  • 2011 – 6th

Lusophony Games

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  • 2006 – 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
  • 2009 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
  • 2014 – 4th

Team

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Current roster

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Roster for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket.[16]

Cape Verde national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
SG 0 Patrick Lima 30 – (1995-05-02)2 May 1995 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) CB Andújar Spain
SG 1 Anim Delgado 26 – (1999-04-03)3 April 1999 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Jaén Paraíso Spain
F 2 Will Tavares 30 – (1995-07-18)18 July 1995 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) KB Ylli Kosovo
PF 3 Roesley Sanches 23 – (2002-03-11)11 March 2002 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Jaén Paraíso Spain
F 6 Ivan Almeida 36 – (1989-05-10)10 May 1989 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Kriol Star Cape Verde
SG 8 Anderson Correia 27 – (1997-10-31)31 October 1997 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Kriol Star Cape Verde
SF 9 Joel Almeida 39 – (1985-10-11)11 October 1985 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Kriol Star Cape Verde
PF 10 Kenneti Mendes (C) 34 – (1990-08-17)17 August 1990 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Kriol Star Cape Verde
PF 12 Amarilson Lopes 29 – (1995-08-18)18 August 1995 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Santo André Portugal
C 16 Keven Gomes 29 – (1995-10-29)29 October 1995 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) CB Benicarló Spain
SF 21 Betinho Gomes 40 – (1985-02-05)5 February 1985 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Benfica Portugal
C 22 Edy Tavares 33 – (1992-03-22)22 March 1992 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) Real Madrid Spain
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Cape Verde Edmilson Abreu
  • Cape Verde Manuel Duarte
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 12 August 2025

Head coach position

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  • Cape Verde Carlos Tavares – early 2000s
  • Cape Verde Manuel da Costa – early 2000s
  • Cape Verde Rui Silva – early 2000s
  • Angola Emanuel Trovoada – 2007
  • Cape Verde Eric Silva – 2008
  • Nigeria Alex Nwora – 2009–2013[17]
  • Cape Verde Antonio Tavares – 2014
  • Portugal Luis Magalhães – 2015
  • Angola Emanuel Trovoada – 2016–2022
  • Portugal Jorge Rito – 2023 (e.g., AfroCan 2023 & subsequent competitions)
  • Angola Emanuel Trovoada – 2024–present (returned after 2023 stint by Rito)

Past rosters

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Team for the 2013 FIBA Africa Championship.[18][19]

Cape Verde men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
F 4 Dimitry Coronel 21 – (1992-08-13)13 August 1992 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Maine Univ. United States
G 5 Shane da Rosa 25 – (1988-04-23)23 April 1988 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Bristol Community College United States
G/F 6 Avey Oliver 29 – (1983-10-12)12 October 1983 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) TV Hohenlimburg Germany
G 7 Braima Freire 31 – (1982-01-19)19 January 1982 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Seven Stars Cape Verde
G 8 Mário Correia 35 – (1978-03-17)17 March 1978 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Promade Cabinda Angola
F 9 Flávio Gomes 24 – (1988-12-26)26 December 1988 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) AngraBasket Portugal
C 10 Kenneti Mendes 23 – (1990-08-17)17 August 1990 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Prédio SGL Cape Verde
C 11 Aldevino Lima 26 – (1986-08-25)25 August 1986 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Northeastern United States
C 12 Edy Tavares 21 – (1992-03-22)22 March 1992 2.20 m (7 ft 3 in) Atlanta Hawks United States
G 13 Brian Rudolph, Jr. 24 – (1988-09-17)17 September 1988 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Loyola (MD) United States
F 14 Kevin Coronel 21 – (1991-09-03)3 September 1991 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Académica do Mindelo Cape Verde
F 15 Rodrigo Mascarenhas 33 – (1980-03-24)24 March 1980 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Mindelo Vets Cape Verde
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 20 August 2013

Roster for AfroBasket 2021.[20]

Cape Verde men's national basketball team roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
SF 0 Patrick Lima 26 – (1995-05-02)2 May 1995 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Prédio Basketball Cape Verde
PG 4 Jeff Xavier 35 – (1985-09-07)7 September 1985 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Cáceres Spain
F 6 Ivan Almeida 32 – (1989-05-10)10 May 1989 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Benfica Portugal
PG 7 Fidel Mendonça 37 – (1984-07-07)7 July 1984 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Prédio Basketball Cape Verde
SG 8 Anderson Correia 23 – (1997-10-31)31 October 1997 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Chamusca Portugal
SF 9 Joel Almeida 35 – (1985-10-11)11 October 1985 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Kutaisi 2010 Georgia (country)
PF 10 Kenneti Mendes 31 – (1990-08-17)17 August 1990 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Galitos Portugal
SF 11 Patrick Abreu 30 – (1991-03-20)20 March 1991 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Prédio Basketball Cape Verde
C 13 Sekouba Condé 31 – (1989-12-31)31 December 1989 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Viana Angola
C 14 Ailton Lopes 25 – (1995-09-18)18 September 1995 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) CB Clavijo Spain
PF 15 Kevin Coronel 29 – (1991-09-03)3 September 1991 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Tarragona Spain
C 22 Edy Tavares 29 – (1992-03-22)22 March 1992 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) Real Madrid Spain
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Cape Verde Edmilson Abreu
  • Cape Verde Danielson Miranda
Legend
  • Club – describes last
    club before the competition
  • Age – describes age
    on 24 August 2021

Roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[21][22]

Cape Verde men's national basketball team – 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
SG 0 Nathan Pires 13 – (2010-07-15)15 July 2010 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) CB Almería Spain
PG 5 Shane Da Rosa 35 – (1988-04-23)23 April 1988 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Providence Pirates United States
F 6 Ivan Almeida 34 – (1989-05-10)10 May 1989 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Benfica Portugal
PG 7 Fidel Mendonça (C) 39 – (1984-07-07)7 July 1984 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Prédio Basketball Cape Verde
SG 8 Anderson Correia 25 – (1997-10-31)31 October 1997 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Sangalhos DC Portugal
SF 9 Joel Almeida 37 – (1985-10-11)11 October 1985 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) FAP Cameroon
PF 10 Kenneti Mendes 33 – (1990-08-17)17 August 1990 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) FAP Cameroon
F 13 Will Tavares 28 – (1995-07-18)18 July 1995 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) BC Yambol Bulgaria
SF 15 Kevin Coronel 31 – (1991-09-03)3 September 1991 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Portimonense Portugal
C 16 Keven Gomes 27 – (1995-10-29)29 October 1995 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) FC Porto Portugal
SF 21 João Gomes 38 – (1985-02-05)5 February 1985 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Benfica Portugal
C 22 Edy Tavares 31 – (1992-03-22)22 March 1992 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) Real Madrid Spain
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Cape Verde Manuel Duarte
  • Cape Verde Danielson Miranda
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the competition
  • Age – describes age
    on 25 August 2023

Kit

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Manufacturer

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2015 – Peak

2025 – Dhika

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2015 – Zap

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "FIBA World Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Tavares, Cape Verde celebrate World Cup qualification finishing a historic run". basketnews.com. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Cape Verde become smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  4. ↑ "Cape Verde Basketball Federation joins FIBA". FIBA. 1988. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Memories of the 2007 AfroBasket still vivid for Cape Verde". FIBA. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Cape Verde stun Nigeria at AfroBasket 2007". Criolosports. 20 August 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Team Profile: Memories of the 2007 AfroBasket still vivid for Cape Verde". FIBA. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Walter 'Edy' Tavares headlines Cape Verde squad". FIBA. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Edy Tavares, giant of Cape Verde basketball, makes history at 2023 World Cup". International Olympic Committee. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "Cape Verde make history by qualifying for 2023 FIBA World Cup". Sport News Africa. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "Tavares, Cape Verde celebrate World Cup qualification". BasketNews. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "Edy Tavares and Cape Verde make history with win over Venezuela". Eurohoops. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "Edy Tavares putting Cape Verde on the map at the World Cup". FIBA. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Tavares breaks rebound record with Cape Verde". AS (in Spanish). 7 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "AfroBasket challenge for Tavares and Cape Verde". AS (in Spanish). 12 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "Team roster: Cape Verde" (PDF). fiba.basketball. 12 August 2025. p. 3.
  17. ↑ Head coaches, fiba.com. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  18. ↑ "Cabo Verde". Fcbb.cv. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  19. ↑ "Cape Verde Roster". Fcbb.cv. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  20. ↑ "Team Roster Cape Verde". fiba.basketball. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  21. ↑ "La plantilla de Cabo Verde para el Mundial de baloncesto 2023: Lista de jugadores y datos del equipo de Edy Tavares". sportingnews.com. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  22. ↑ "Team roster: Cape Verde" (PDF). FIBA. 25 August 2023.
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