Section 2: Equipment
The Basketball
FIBA approves specific balls for official competition. The Molten BG5000 is the official game ball for major FIBA competitions.
- Size 7 (men): Circumference 749–780 mm (29.5–30.7 inches), weight 567–650 g (20–22.9 ounces)
- Size 6 (women): Circumference 724–737 mm (28.5–29 inches), weight 510–567 g (18–20 ounces)
- Material: Leather, composite leather, or synthetic — no rubber balls in official FIBA competition
- Inflation: Must bounce to a height of 1200–1400 mm (47.2–55.1 inches) when dropped from 1800 mm (70.9 inches) onto the playing floor
- Color: FIBA-approved orange/brown tones with the FIBA logo
Backboard and Basket
- Backboard: Rectangular, 1.80m wide × 1.05m tall (5.9ft × 3.4ft), transparent tempered safety glass
- Rim: 450 mm (17.7 inches) internal diameter, made of solid steel, painted orange
- Rim height: 3.05m (10 feet) above the floor — same as NBA
- Net: White cord, 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 inches) in length
- Pressure-release rim: Required for all FIBA Level 1 and Level 2 competitions
Player Uniforms
- Jersey numbers: 0–99 permitted (expanded from the traditional 4–15 range in 2014)
- Jersey: Must be tucked in. Numbers on front (minimum 100mm/4in tall) and back (minimum 200mm/8in tall)
- Shorts: Same dominant color as the jersey. Must end above the knee or at the knee.
- Shoes: Basketball shoes required; socks must match within the team
- Compression equipment: Permitted in black, white, or the dominant color of the jersey
- Headbands: NOT permitted in FIBA competition (unlike NBA, which allows them)
Shot Clock
- Display: Must be visible on all four sides of the court, positioned above each backboard and on the scorer's table
- Duration: 24-second countdown — same as NBA