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Vietnam wins championship title at Russian international basketball tournament

Local side Thang Long Warriors won their first ever international championship title at the Games of the Future's basketball tournament which concluded on February 27 in Kazan in Russia.

Hoang sets new targets for VBF after being reelected president

Nguyen Bao Hoang maps out five main targets for the VN Basketball Federation under his reign from 2024 to 2029.

Basketball developing fast in Vietnam

In terms of achievements, Vietnamese basketball has achieved success in recent SEA Games.

Saigon Heat win fourth straight VBA championship

The Saigon Heat made history again after winning Game 4 of the best-of-five VBA finals series against the Nha Trang Dolphins to become VBA champions for a fourth time in a row.

Thanglong Warriors, Rohto Saigon Heat win VBA 3x3 tournaments

Thanglong Warriors proved their power with the second title of the VBA 3x3 Prime 2023 on March 26 in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.

Saigon Heat awarded runner-up title at ASEAN Basketball League 2023

Vietnamese representative Saigon Heat won the runner-up title of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) 2023 after losing to Hong Kong Eastern of China in the final round held on March 14 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon Heat make ASEAN Basketball League finals for first time

Saigon Heat have recorded a significant milestone in the history of Vietnamese basketball by recently progressing to the final round of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) 2023.

Saigon Heat to meet Singapore Slingers in semi-finals of ABL 2023

The Heat finished top of the league with 11 wins and three losses for the first time in history. Behind them, in second to fourth, were NS Matix, Hongkong Eastern and Singapore Slingers, respectively.

VBF President elected leader of Southeast Asian Basketball Federation

President of the Vietnam Basketball Federation (VBF) Nguyen Bao Hoang has been elected as President of the Southeast Asian Basketball Federation (SEABA) for the 2023-2027 term.

Vietnamese basketball looks back on great achievements in 2022

Like most other countries, football is the king of sports in Vietnam, so other sports including basketball have not received much attention from the people.

The Vietnamese basketball team end their journey in FIBA ​​Asia Cup 2025 preliminary round

With defeat by Malaysia, the Vietnamese basketball team's journey in the FIBA ​​Asia Cup 2025 preliminary round has ended.

From zero to hero: Alonzo Stafford and his journey to become VBA champion

Dunks, three-point shots and blocks, these will be the things that basketball fans remember most about Alonzo Stafford of the Saigon Heat after his first impressive season in the VBA in 2022.

VN basketball league cancelled due to COVID-19 spreading

The Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) professional league has been officially canceled because of COVID-19.

VBA 2021 tip-offs set in June

Vietnamese basketball fans will see new teams, new formats and new tournaments during the 6th VBA season beginning in early June.

One of a kind athlete Hung hopes for more success in career

Nguyen Van Hung is a dab hand on the basketball court and in the dojo and has the distinction of being one of few Vietnamese national champions in two sports.

15 teams compete for 2020 National Basketball Championships

A total of 15 teams from across the country are participating in the 2020 National Basketball Championships which got underway in Nha Trang City.

Saigon Heat wins second 2020VBA championship

Saigon Heat won 73-54 in game 4 against Thang Long Warriors on Tuesday night, becoming the first team in the league to successfully defend its championship.

Three on three basketball hits central Hanoi

If the legendary founder of Hanoi King Ly Thai To didn’t know how to crossover his opponent, step back and drill a three-pointer before this weekend, he does now.

Top five local and overseas Vietnamese players in basketball league

If you are missing your fix of basketball because of COVID-19, don’t worry. We hav compiled a list of the best players since the Vietnam Basketball Association(VBA) Leagues started in 2016.

2019-2020 ASEAN Basketball League suspended indefinitely

The ASEAN Basketball League (ABL)’s organising board has announced it has decided to suspend the event indefinitely due to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the region.