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The North Macedonia men's national basketball team () represents
North Macedonia North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, Kosovo to the northwest and Serbia to the n ...
in international
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and is controlled by the
Basketball Federation of North Macedonia The Basketball Federation of North Macedonia (Macedonian: ''Кошаркарска федерација на Северна Македонија'' / ''Košarkarska federacija na Severna Makedonija'') is the governing body of basketball in North ...
. They joined
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in 1993, after they gained
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from Yugoslavia. That same year the national team played their first official match against
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. Prior to 1993, Macedonian players took part on the Yugoslavia national team. Macedonia debuted in their first international tournament at the
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in
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. They have appeared five times at the event overall, with their top performance coming in
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, finishing in fourth place.


History

Before 1991, Macedonia was a Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia , common_name = Yugoslavia , life_span = 1918–19921941–1945: World War II in Yugoslavia#Axis invasion and dismemberment of Yugoslavia, Axis occupation , p1 = Kingdom of SerbiaSerbia , flag_p ...
, with players from Macedonia being part of the Yugoslavia national team. First match was in 1945 when Macedonia finished 4th. The first match was in 1945 against Croatia finishing 27-29. The team had mostly played matches against teams from other republics of federation and was represented by Macedonian players under the traditional red, color.


EuroBasket 1999

After qualifying for
EuroBasket 1999 The 1999 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1999, was the 31st FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 2000 Olympic Tournament, giving a berth ...
, the national team was placed in Group A, along with
FR Yugoslavia The State Union of Serbia and Montenegro or simply Serbia and Montenegro, known until 2003 as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and commonly referred to as FR Yugoslavia (FRY) or simply Yugoslavia, was a country in Southeast Europe locate ...
,
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and
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. The first game Macedonia came out firing showing solid competitive play against the French Team, however, eventually lost by a narrow margin of 67–71. Next up, was Group A favorites FR Yugoslavia, showing superior play with their post up offense, Macedonia lost 68–83. With the final game of the group Macedonia played a fairly even match, however, luck was not on their side, losing 82–84. Even though Macedonia lost all 3 of their matches to be eliminated, the team showed heart and talent with their impressive play against France and Israel. Due to their small margin of the losses Macedonia ended the tournament ranked as 13th overall.


EuroBasket 2009

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was the first
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tournament that Macedonia qualified for in a decade. Macedonia was placed in Group A, along with
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,
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and
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. Macedonia began the tournament with a brutal 54–86 loss to rivals Greece, but rebounded with an 82–79 victory over Israel. Despite dropping their last match against Croatia, the Israel result was enough to secure second round qualification. In the second round, Macedonia was placed in Group E alongside
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,
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and
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. Macedonia lost to France in the second round opener, but famously defeated Germany in the next game. Against Russia, Macedonia was narrowly defeated by a score of 69–71. This performance was not enough to secure a berth in to the knockout round. Nevertheless, Macedonia considers this as a historic success for the national team, since it was only the country's second appearance at the EuroBasket and the team advanced past the first round. In the final tournament rankings, Macedonia ranked 9th place with a record of 2–4.


EuroBasket 2011

Through the
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, Macedonia qualified for
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and was in Group C along with
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,
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,
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,
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, and
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in the preliminary phase. The national team lost their first match to Montenegro 65–70 in overtime but won the remaining four against Croatia 78–76, Greece 72–58, Finland 72–70, and Bosnia and Herzegovina 75–63. Macedonia finished first in the group and advanced to the second round. In the second round, Macedonia was in Group F with
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, Greece,
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, and Finland. Having beaten Greece and Finland in the preliminary round, Macedonia went in to the second round with a 2–0 record. After beating Georgia 65–63, Macedonia qualified for the knockout round. The team then beat Slovenia 68–59, but lost to Russia by 2 points 63–61 after Sergey Monya made a buzzer-beating shot to win the final game of the second round. Macedonia, therefore, finished second in Group F. For the first time in the national team's history, it reached the knockout stage where it defeated host country
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67–65 by 2 points in the quarter-finals. Macedonia then lost to the eventual champion
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92–80 in the semi-finals. They then lost again in the third place game to Russia 68–72 and finished in fourth place.


2012 Olympic qualifying tournament

By finishing in 4th place at EuroBasket 2011, Macedonia qualified for the 2012 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. They were drawn into Group D along with Angola and New Zealand. In the first game against Angola, Macedonia came out non-aggressive in the 1st half falling to a 13 pt deficit 40–53 at halftime. During most of the match, the top Macedonian players showed fatigue due to the grueling playoff matches they had played for their club teams. In addition, Macedonia came out with a strong 4th quarter, eventually losing by a margin of 4 points, with the final score being 84–88 Angola. Top scorers for Macedonia against Angola were Pero Antic with 17, and
Bo McCalebb Lester "Bo" McCalebb (; born May 4, 1985) is an American-Macedonian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Macedonian national team internationally. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Born and raised i ...
with 21. On the next match day, which was the day after with less than 24 hours of rest, Macedonia came out a lot stronger in the 1st quarter with a strong lead that carried over the entire game. Eventually, New Zealand could not recover, and fell to Macedonia with a final score of 84–62. Leading scorers for the game were Todor Gecevski with 16,
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with 17, and McCalebb with 23. The Macedonian players got much needed rest before the quarterfinals, which would begin two days later on 6 July 2012. The team, following the 68–64 victory by New Zealand over Angola, won Group D and its opponent in the quarterfinals was to be the Group C runner-up,
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. Macedonia lost the game 86–76, though the team had a 13-point lead at halftime. The lost eliminated the national team from qualifying for the
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.


EuroBasket 2013

By participating at the 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Macedonia qualified for
EuroBasket 2013 EuroBasket 2013 was the 38th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe. It took place from 4 September until 22 September 2013 in Slovenia. The number of participating teams was 24. France men's national basketball ...
in Slovenia. In a disappointing campaign, Macedonia did not manage to repeat the success from the previous
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, having one victory in five matches in their preliminary Group B against Serbia 89–75, which was good enough only for the last place in the group stage and 21st overall. The first game of the Eurobasket against Montenegro was particularly demoralizing, as the Montenegrins won 81–80 in controversial fashion, after the referees didn't call interference on the basket during
Gjorgji Čekovski Gjorgji "Stanko" Čekovski (; born December 11, 1979) is a Macedonian professional basketball player. He was also a member of the Macedonian national basketball team. Macedonian national team Čekovski is also a member of the Macedonian nation ...
's last second game winning attempt, despite the fact that one of the Montenegrin players got his hand trapped in the net. Macedonia's best performers were once again McCalebb and Antić, with 17.6 and 13.8 points per game, respectively. After the tournament, several of the Macedonian veteran players, led by captain
Pero Antić Pero Antić (, ; born July 29, 1982) is a Macedonian basketball executive and former professional player. He currently serves as a president of the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia. Antić was a member and captain of the Macedonian nat ...
, announced their retirement from the national team.


EuroBasket 2015

At the
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there were not high expectations for Macedonia, due to their poor performance at their last EuroBasket appearance in 2013. In their first match against
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they were thoroughly manhandled throughout as they were defeated 65-85. Looking for their first victory heading in to their second match of the tournament they went up against the
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. The outcome was different this time, as the national team played with more energy and heart and pulled out an 78-71 win. Unfortunately, that would wind up being the only win for Macedonia, as they finished with an 1-4 record and a lousy 19th place at the event.


EuroBasket 2017


FIBA World Cup 2019

Since 12 February 2019, the national team participate as North Macedonia. The national team took part in the 2019 FIBA World Cup Pre-Qualifiers, but were eliminated after posting a 1–3 record in their group.


EuroBasket 2022

The team went through EuroBasket 2022 qualifiers for the chance to qualify to the
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.They didn't make it finishing third with score 2-4.


FIBA World Cup 2023


2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament


Competitive record


FIBA World Cup

1950(10),1954(11),1963(2),1967(2),1970(1) 1974(2),1978(1),1982(3),1986(3),1990(1)


Olympic Games

1960(6),1964(7),1968(2) 1972(5),1976(2),1980(1),1984(3),1988(2)


EuroBasket

1947(13),1953(6),1955(8),1957(6),1959(9),1961(2) 1963(3),1965(2),1967(9),1969(2),1971(2),1973(1),1975(1),1977(1) 1979(3),1981(2),1983(7),1985(7),1987(3),1989(1),1991(1)


Minor Tournaments

* Yugoslav Basketball tournament ** 4 th place:
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Team image


Home ground

The BTSC – Boris Trajkovski Sports Center ,
Skopje Skopje ( , ; ; , sq-definite, Shkupi) is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It lies in the northern part of the country, in the Skopje Basin, Skopje Valley along the Vardar River, and is the political, economic, and cultura ...
is a multi-functional indoor sports arena. It is located in the
Karpoš Municipality Karpoš Municipality () is one of the ten municipalities that make up the city of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia. Geography Karpoš borders: * Saraj Municipality and Ǵorče Petrov Municipality to the west, * Čučer-S ...
of
Skopje Skopje ( , ; ; , sq-definite, Shkupi) is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It lies in the northern part of the country, in the Skopje Basin, Skopje Valley along the Vardar River, and is the political, economic, and cultura ...
,
Macedonia Macedonia (, , , ), most commonly refers to: * North Macedonia, a country in southeastern Europe, known until 2019 as the Republic of Macedonia * Macedonia (ancient kingdom), a kingdom in Greek antiquity * Macedonia (Greece), a former administr ...
. It is named after the former
president President most commonly refers to: *President (corporate title) * President (education), a leader of a college or university *President (government title) President may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television *'' Præsident ...
,
Boris Trajkovski Boris Trajkovski ( GCMG; , pronounced ; 25 June 1956 – 26 February 2004) was a Macedonian politician who served as the President of Macedonia from 1999 until his death in 2004 in a plane crash. Early life Trajkovski was born on 25 June 195 ...
. Its capacity is 10,000 .There is an Olympic size Swimming Pool and 5 Star Hotel Alexander Palace within the complex. Additional Water Land Fun Park and Ice Skating Rink next to it. The arena is a home-ground of the Macedonian basketball team (men and women). The venue also contains four restaurants and a sports bar.


Colors

National kit colors are colors of the
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which are also Spread on the Presidential Shield. Noble Red blood and Golden Yellow Sun Devine "ILI".


Team


Current roster

Squad for
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games against Estonia and Poland in February 2025. , valign="top" , ; Head Coach * Aleksandar Jonchevski ; Assistant Coaches * Nikola Vasilev * Nikola Velev ---- ;Legend: *Club – describes last
team before the competition *Age – describes age
on 12 August 2023 Following list is of active players who have been called up by the national team in the last year


Depth chart


Notable players

*
Petar Naumoski Petar "Pece" Naumoski (; born 27 August 1968) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. At a height of 1.95 m (6'4 ") tall, and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.). He played mainly at the point guard position during his career, b ...
– (1995–2002) * Vrbica Stefanov – (1995–2009) *
Pero Blaževski Pero Blazevski (born September 28, 1972) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player who played for many clubs in Macedonia like KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom, MZT Skopje, KK Rabotnički, Rabotnicki, KK Kumanovo, Kumanovo and many more. He was ...
– (1995–2009) * Todor Gecevski – (1996–2013) *
Pero Antić Pero Antić (, ; born July 29, 1982) is a Macedonian basketball executive and former professional player. He currently serves as a president of the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia. Antić was a member and captain of the Macedonian nat ...
– (2002–2013) *
Bo McCalebb Lester "Bo" McCalebb (; born May 4, 1985) is an American-Macedonian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Macedonian national team internationally. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Born and raised i ...
– (2010–2013) *
Vlado Ilievski Vlado Ilievski (; born 19 January 1980) is a former Macedonian professional basketball. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Professional career During his career, Ilievski played for Nemetali Ogražden, KK Partizan, Antbirlik An ...
– (1998–2015) *
Predrag Samardžiski Predrag Samardžiski (; born April 11, 1986) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. Professional career Samardžiski started his career at KK Partizan in the 2004–05 season. He then played with KK FMP for five years (2005–2010 ...
– (2005–2015) *
Gjorgji Čekovski Gjorgji "Stanko" Čekovski (; born December 11, 1979) is a Macedonian professional basketball player. He was also a member of the Macedonian national basketball team. Macedonian national team Čekovski is also a member of the Macedonian nation ...
– (1999–2017) *
Damjan Stojanovski Damjan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje Aerodrom. He also represents the Macedonian national basketball team. He is in height and plays at the shooting guard a ...
– (2009–2024) *
Vojdan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje of the Macedonian League. He is (1.95 m) in height and plays at the shooting guard position. He is the twin brother of ...
– (2008–)


Coaching history


Past rosters

1999 EuroBasket The 1999 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1999, was the 31st FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 2000 Olympic Tournament, giving a berth ...
: finished 13th among 16 teams 4 Vrbica Stefanov, 5
Vlado Ilievski Vlado Ilievski (; born 19 January 1980) is a former Macedonian professional basketball. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Professional career During his career, Ilievski played for Nemetali Ogražden, KK Partizan, Antbirlik An ...
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Gjorgji Čekovski Gjorgji "Stanko" Čekovski (; born December 11, 1979) is a Macedonian professional basketball player. He was also a member of the Macedonian national basketball team. Macedonian national team Čekovski is also a member of the Macedonian nation ...
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Mirza Kurtović Mirza Kurtović (born 8 February 1977) is a former Macedonian professional basketball point guard who played for MZT Skopje Aerodrom, Rabotnički, Kumanovo in Macedonia. In the 2005–06 season he played for Iraklis in Greece. He was also memb ...
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Marjan Srbinovski Marjan Srbinovski (born December 8, 1974) is a Macedonian basketball coach for Gostivar, of the Macedonian First League The Macedonian First Football League (), also called Macedonian First League, 1. MFL, and Prva Liga, is the highest professio ...
, 9 Igor Mihajlovski, 10
Petar Naumoski Petar "Pece" Naumoski (; born 27 August 1968) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. At a height of 1.95 m (6'4 ") tall, and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.). He played mainly at the point guard position during his career, b ...
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Todor Gečevski Todor Gečevski (; born 28 August 1977) is a Macedonian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of , he played at the center and power forward positions. Professional career While playing with KK Zadar, Gečevski was named t ...
, 12 Dejan Jovanovski, 13
Srdjan Stanković Srdjan Stanković (born August 28, 1975) is a Macedonian former professional basketball player who played for Rabotnički, MZT Skopje, Kumanovo, Pelister, Žito Vardar Živa, Crn Drim and Ergonom from Niš. He was also member of Macedonian n ...
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Pero Blaževski Pero Blazevski (born September 28, 1972) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player who played for many clubs in Macedonia like KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom, MZT Skopje, KK Rabotnički, Rabotnicki, KK Kumanovo, Kumanovo and many more. He was ...
, 15 Dušan Bocevski (Coach:
Zare Markovski Zare Markovski (; born October 28, 1960, in Skopje) is a Macedonian former professional basketball player and head coach. Career Zare Markovski as player played in KK Rabotnički and MZT Skopje. His career as a player was short. At the age of 23 ...
) ----
2009 EuroBasket The 2009 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 2009, was the 36th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September and concluded with the ...
: finished 9th among 16 teams 4 Vrbica Stefanov, 5 Dimitar Mirakovski, 6
Darko Sokolov Darko Sokolov (; born May 8, 1986) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who plays for Gostivar of the Macedonian First League. Pro career Since beginning his professional career in 2002, Sokolov has spent the majority of his career pl ...
, 7 Riste Stefanov, 8
Vojdan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje of the Macedonian League. He is (1.95 m) in height and plays at the shooting guard position. He is the twin brother of ...
, 9
Pero Blaževski Pero Blazevski (born September 28, 1972) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player who played for many clubs in Macedonia like KK MZT Skopje Aerodrom, MZT Skopje, KK Rabotnički, Rabotnicki, KK Kumanovo, Kumanovo and many more. He was ...
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Dime Tasovski Dime Tasovski (born November 2, 1980) is a former Macedonian professional basketball small forward player. External links References

1980 births Living people BC Politekhnika-Halychyna players KB Trepça players KK Karpoš Sokoli players ...
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Todor Gečevski Todor Gečevski (; born 28 August 1977) is a Macedonian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of , he played at the center and power forward positions. Professional career While playing with KK Zadar, Gečevski was named t ...
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Pero Antić Pero Antić (, ; born July 29, 1982) is a Macedonian basketball executive and former professional player. He currently serves as a president of the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia. Antić was a member and captain of the Macedonian nat ...
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Damjan Stojanovski Damjan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje Aerodrom. He also represents the Macedonian national basketball team. He is in height and plays at the shooting guard a ...
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Jeremiah Massey Jeremiah Massey (; born July 22, 1982) is an American-born naturalized Macedonian former professional basketball player. Standing at 6 ft 7 in (2.02 m), he played at the power forward and center positions during his professional club care ...
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Predrag Samardžiski Predrag Samardžiski (; born April 11, 1986) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. Professional career Samardžiski started his career at KK Partizan in the 2004–05 season. He then played with KK FMP for five years (2005–2010 ...
(Coach:
Jovica Arsić Jovica Arsić (; November 3, 1968) is a Serbian professional basketball coach. Coaching career On April 9, 2018, Arsić was named as the head coach for Borac Čačak Borac may refer to: * FK Borac Banja Luka, a football club from Banja Luka, ...
) ---- 2011 EuroBasket: finished 4th among 24 teams 4 Dimitar Mirakovski, 5
Vlado Ilievski Vlado Ilievski (; born 19 January 1980) is a former Macedonian professional basketball. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Professional career During his career, Ilievski played for Nemetali Ogražden, KK Partizan, Antbirlik An ...
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Darko Sokolov Darko Sokolov (; born May 8, 1986) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who plays for Gostivar of the Macedonian First League. Pro career Since beginning his professional career in 2002, Sokolov has spent the majority of his career pl ...
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Bo McCalebb Lester "Bo" McCalebb (; born May 4, 1985) is an American-Macedonian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Macedonian national team internationally. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Born and raised i ...
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Vojdan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje of the Macedonian League. He is (1.95 m) in height and plays at the shooting guard position. He is the twin brother of ...
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Damjan Stojanovski Damjan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje Aerodrom. He also represents the Macedonian national basketball team. He is in height and plays at the shooting guard a ...
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Marko Simonovski Marko Simonovski (; born 2 January 1992) is a Macedonian footballer who plays as a forward for KF Gostivari. Club career On 23 February 2016, Simonovski signed for Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Zhetysu. On 5 July 2016, Simonovski joined FC ...
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Todor Gečevski Todor Gečevski (; born 28 August 1977) is a Macedonian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of , he played at the center and power forward positions. Professional career While playing with KK Zadar, Gečevski was named t ...
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Gjorgji Čekovski Gjorgji "Stanko" Čekovski (; born December 11, 1979) is a Macedonian professional basketball player. He was also a member of the Macedonian national basketball team. Macedonian national team Čekovski is also a member of the Macedonian nation ...
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Predrag Samardžiski Predrag Samardžiski (; born April 11, 1986) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. Professional career Samardžiski started his career at KK Partizan in the 2004–05 season. He then played with KK FMP for five years (2005–2010 ...
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Marin Dokuzovski Marin Dokuzovski (; born 14 July 1960 in Skopje) is a Macedonian professional basketball coach who currently is the head coach of MKK Kumanovo in the Macedonian First League. Career Dokuzovski played club basketball at the senior level from 1978 ...
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2013 EuroBasket EuroBasket 2013 was the 38th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe. It took place from 4 September until 22 September 2013 in Slovenia. The number of participating teams was 24. France defeated Lithuania in the ...
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Aleksandar Kostoski Aleksandar Kostoski (; born 5 March 1988) is a Macedonian professional basketball player. He currently plays for Pelister. He is also a member of the Macedonian national team. Pro career Kostoski started his pro career with French team Pau Ort ...
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Vlado Ilievski Vlado Ilievski (; born 19 January 1980) is a former Macedonian professional basketball. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Professional career During his career, Ilievski played for Nemetali Ogražden, KK Partizan, Antbirlik An ...
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Darko Sokolov Darko Sokolov (; born May 8, 1986) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who plays for Gostivar of the Macedonian First League. Pro career Since beginning his professional career in 2002, Sokolov has spent the majority of his career pl ...
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Bo McCalebb Lester "Bo" McCalebb (; born May 4, 1985) is an American-Macedonian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Macedonian national team internationally. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Born and raised i ...
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Vojdan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje of the Macedonian League. He is (1.95 m) in height and plays at the shooting guard position. He is the twin brother of ...
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Damjan Stojanovski Damjan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje Aerodrom. He also represents the Macedonian national basketball team. He is in height and plays at the shooting guard a ...
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Vladimir Brčkov Vladimir Brčkov () (born December 29, 1989) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. He played last for KK Borec, Borec of Macedonian Second League (basketball), Macedonian Second League. He is also a member of the Macedonian natio ...
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Todor Gečevski Todor Gečevski (; born 28 August 1977) is a Macedonian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of , he played at the center and power forward positions. Professional career While playing with KK Zadar, Gečevski was named t ...
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Pero Antić Pero Antić (, ; born July 29, 1982) is a Macedonian basketball executive and former professional player. He currently serves as a president of the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia. Antić was a member and captain of the Macedonian nat ...
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Stojan Gjuroski Stojan Gjuroski () (born November 6, 1991) is a Macedonian professional basketball player for KK Rabotnički, Rabotnički of Macedonian First League (basketball), Macedonian League. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2014, where he pl ...
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Gjorgji Čekovski Gjorgji "Stanko" Čekovski (; born December 11, 1979) is a Macedonian professional basketball player. He was also a member of the Macedonian national basketball team. Macedonian national team Čekovski is also a member of the Macedonian nation ...
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Predrag Samardžiski Predrag Samardžiski (; born April 11, 1986) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. Professional career Samardžiski started his career at KK Partizan in the 2004–05 season. He then played with KK FMP for five years (2005–2010 ...
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Vladimir Brčkov Vladimir Brčkov () (born December 29, 1989) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. He played last for KK Borec, Borec of Macedonian Second League (basketball), Macedonian Second League. He is also a member of the Macedonian natio ...
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Vlado Ilievski Vlado Ilievski (; born 19 January 1980) is a former Macedonian professional basketball. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. Professional career During his career, Ilievski played for Nemetali Ogražden, KK Partizan, Antbirlik An ...
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Darko Sokolov Darko Sokolov (; born May 8, 1986) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who plays for Gostivar of the Macedonian First League. Pro career Since beginning his professional career in 2002, Sokolov has spent the majority of his career pl ...
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Aleksandar Kostoski Aleksandar Kostoski (; born 5 March 1988) is a Macedonian professional basketball player. He currently plays for Pelister. He is also a member of the Macedonian national team. Pro career Kostoski started his pro career with French team Pau Ort ...
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Vojdan Stojanovski Vojdan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje of the Macedonian League. He is (1.95 m) in height and plays at the shooting guard position. He is the twin brother of ...
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Damjan Stojanovski Damjan Stojanovski (; born December 9, 1987) is a Macedonian professional basketball player who currently plays for MZT Skopje Aerodrom. He also represents the Macedonian national basketball team. He is in height and plays at the shooting guard a ...
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Marko Simonovski Marko Simonovski (; born 2 January 1992) is a Macedonian footballer who plays as a forward for KF Gostivari. Club career On 23 February 2016, Simonovski signed for Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Zhetysu. On 5 July 2016, Simonovski joined FC ...
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Bojan Trajkovski Bojan Trajkovski (; born 11 September 1986) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player who plays for Feniks 2010 of the Macedonian First League. He is a member of the Macedonian national basketball team. Pro career Trajkovski started ...
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Stojan Gjuroski Stojan Gjuroski () (born November 6, 1991) is a Macedonian professional basketball player for KK Rabotnički, Rabotnički of Macedonian First League (basketball), Macedonian League. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2014, where he pl ...
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Richard Hendrix Venard Richard Hendrix (Macedonian: Венард Ричард Хендрикс; born November 15, 1986) is an American-born naturalized Macedonian former professional basketball player. Hendrix attended the University of Alabama, where he played ...
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Predrag Samardžiski Predrag Samardžiski (; born April 11, 1986) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player. Professional career Samardžiski started his career at KK Partizan in the 2004–05 season. He then played with KK FMP for five years (2005–2010 ...
(Coach:
Marjan Srbinovski Marjan Srbinovski (born December 8, 1974) is a Macedonian basketball coach for Gostivar, of the Macedonian First League The Macedonian First Football League (), also called Macedonian First League, 1. MFL, and Prva Liga, is the highest professio ...
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Results and fixtures


2024


2025


Statistics


Most games played


All time points scored

*''* Active NT players are listed in bold'' *''* Official FIBA games excluding Friendly games''


Leader in points per game


See also

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North Macedonia women's national basketball team The North Macedonia women's national basketball team represents North Macedonia in international women's basketball competitions. They played their first match in 1999 B-Division for Womens Eurobasket. The national team played 3 times in B-Divis ...
* North Macedonia men's national under-20 basketball team *
North Macedonia men's national under-18 basketball team The North Macedonia men's national under-18 basketball team is a national basketball team of North Macedonia, administered by the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia.North Macedonia men's national under-16 basketball team The North Macedonia men's national under-16 basketball team is a national basketball team of North Macedonia, administered by the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia. It represents the country in men's international under-16 basketball comp ...


References


External links


Official website

North Macedonia FIBA profileNorth Macedonia National Team – Men
at Eurobasket.com {{National sports teams of North Macedonia
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Men's national basketball teams 1993 establishments in the Republic of Macedonia National sports teams established in 1993