East Germany men's national basketball team
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This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see East Germany women's national basketball team.
The East Germany men's national basketball team (German: Basketballnationalmannschaft der DDR) was recognised by FIBA as the German Democratic Republic basketball team from 1952 to 1990.
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FIBA ranking | Defunct | ||
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Joined FIBA | 1952 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Europe | ||
National federation | Deutscher Basketball Verband der DDR | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | None | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | None | ||
EuroBasket | |||
Appearances | 5 | ||
Medals | None | ||
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First international | |||
East Germany 37–87 Soviet Union (Istanbul, Turkey; 22 May 1959) | |||
Biggest win | |||
East Germany 87–42 Sweden (Halle, East Germany; 5 May 1967) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
East Germany 37–87 Soviet Union (Istanbul, Turkey; 22 May 1959) |
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East Germany's biggest success during international events came at the EuroBasket 1963 in Wrocław. It was where they earned their highest ranked finish of sixth place.