Iceland national basketball team
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The Icelandic national basketball team is the national basketball
team of Iceland
.
The team participates at European tournaments. It is currently at the qualifying round (Division B) and is well represented in the Games of the Small States of Europe
.
Head Coach:
Iceland Peter Öqvist
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team of Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
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The team participates at European tournaments. It is currently at the qualifying round (Division B) and is well represented in the Games of the Small States of Europe
Games of the Small States of Europe
The Games of the Small States of Europe is a biennial, multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of eight European small states since 1985...
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Current Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Current Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Magnús Gunnarsson | Point guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
1.84 m (6 ft 0.5 in) | Iceland Keflavík Keflavík Basketball Club Keflavík Basketball Club is an Icelandic basketball club, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. It is one of the most successful clubs in Icelandic basketball with its men's and women's teams winning multiple titles over... |
| 5 | Fannar Ólafsson | Power forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... /Center Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | Iceland K.R. Basket Reykjavik K.R. Basket Reykjavik K.R. Basket Reykjavik is the professional basketball team of Icelandic Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, based in Reykjavik. They are currently both the Cup champions and the champions of Iceland.-Titles:... |
| 6 | Pavel Ermolinskij | Small forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... /Power forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
2.02 m (6 ft 7.5 in) | Iceland K.R. Basket Reykjavik K.R. Basket Reykjavik K.R. Basket Reykjavik is the professional basketball team of Icelandic Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, based in Reykjavik. They are currently both the Cup champions and the champions of Iceland.-Titles:... |
| 7 | Thorleifur Ólafsson | Shooting guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
1.92 m (6 ft 3.5 in) | Iceland U.M.F. Grindavik |
| 8 | Sveinbjörn Claessen | Shooting guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | Iceland ÍR |
| 9 | Jón Arnór Stefánsson Jón Arnór Stefánsson Jón Arnór Stefánsson is an Icelandic basketball player who currently plays with CAI Zaragoza in Spain and also is a member of the Icelandic national team. He won the FIBA EuroCup title in 2005 with Dynamo Saint Petersburg.-External links:**... |
Shooting guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... /Small forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
1.95 m (6 ft 4.75 in) |  Spain CB GranadaCB Granada Club Baloncesto Granada, S.A.D. is a professional basketball team based in Granada, Andalusia. It plays in the LEB Oro. The team was founded in 1994 and has had notable players during its history, as Curtis Borchardt, Darvin Ham, Giorgos Sigalas, Scott Padgett, Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Richard... |
| 10 | Páll Axel Vilbergsson | Small forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
1.97 m (6 ft 5.5 in) | Iceland U.M.F. Grindavik |
| 11 | Omar Saevarsson | Small forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | Iceland U.M.F. Grindavik |
| 12 | Hörður Vilhjálmsson | Point guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Iceland Keflavík Keflavík Basketball Club Keflavík Basketball Club is an Icelandic basketball club, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. It is one of the most successful clubs in Icelandic basketball with its men's and women's teams winning multiple titles over... |
| 13 | Helgi Magnusson | Small forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |  Sweden Uppsala BasketUppsala Basket Uppsala Basket is a Swedish basketball club playing in Uppsala , they play in the top Swedish basketball league Ligan. Uppsala Basket was founded in 1960 and plays it home games at Fyrishov. The club quickly became one of the top basketball clubs in Sweden.... |
| 14 | Logi Gunnarsson | Shooting guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
1.90 m (6 ft 2.75 in) | Sweden Solna Vikings Solna Vikings Solna Vikings is a Swedish basketball team that currently plays in the highest Swedish division, Obol Basketball League. Solna Vikings was founded on 27 April 1999, when Solna IF announced that it would not continue playing. Solna Vikings Men won gold in 2003 and Women won in 2002, 2004 and 2006.... |
| 15 | Sigurdur Thorsteinsson | Power forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... /Center Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | Iceland Keflavík Keflavík Basketball Club Keflavík Basketball Club is an Icelandic basketball club, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. It is one of the most successful clubs in Icelandic basketball with its men's and women's teams winning multiple titles over... |
| Hlynur Baeringsson | Power forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
2.00 m (6 ft 6.75 in) | Sweden Sundsvall Dragons Sundsvall Dragons Sundsvall Dragons is a professional Swedish basketball club from Sundsvall. Sundsvall Dragons have made it to the Liganfinals 4 times 2005, 2008 and in 2009 and 2011 as winners.-Current Roster:Head CoachPeter ÖqvistAss. Coach... |
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| Johann Ólafsson | Shooting guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
1.95 m (6 ft 4.75 in) | Iceland UMFN Njardvik |
Head Coach:
Iceland Peter Öqvist