Denmark Men’s Basketball: A Look at the National Team
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Overview
The Denmark men’s national basketball team represents Denmark in international basketball competition. The team is governed by the Danish Basketball Association.
Historical Performance
Denmark first competed internationally in 1951, facing the Soviet Union in Paris, France. Their debut at the EuroBasket tournament in 1951 saw them initially struggle in the preliminary round, going 0–4. However, a dramatic victory against Luxembourg, secured by a last-second shot that bounced off the rim, marked their first-ever win at the EuroBasket. They followed this with another win against Scotland.
Throughout the 1950s, Denmark regularly participated in the EuroBasket, but has since found consistency challenging. A significant achievement came in 2010 when the team won gold at the European Championship for Small Countries.
Wikipedia – “Since then, the team has struggled to maintain consistency, but won gold at the European Championship for Small Countries in 2010.”
As of December 2, 2025, Denmark’s FIBA ranking is 59.
Recent Performance & Key Players
Denmark has yet to qualify for the FIBA World Cup. Recent FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers highlighted key players:
- Iffe Lundberg: Leading in efficiency (16.0) and points per game (17.8).
- Kevin Larsen: Second in efficiency (14.0) and points per game (13.2).
- Shavon Shields: Contributes significantly in rebounds (6.0) and efficiency (9.5).
Other notable players include Bakary Dibba and Marcus Moller Engelhardt, both contributing in blocks per game.
Key Stats
- First International: Denmark 13–109 Soviet Union (Paris, France; May 3, 1951)
- Biggest Win: Denmark 99–51 Cyprus (Copenhagen, Denmark; April 26, 1986)
- Biggest Defeat: Soviet Union 118–14 Denmark (Moscow, Soviet Union; May 25, 1953)
FAQ
- What is Denmark’s current FIBA ranking?
- As of December 2, 2025, Denmark is ranked 59th by FIBA.
- Has Denmark ever qualified for the FIBA World Cup?
- No, Denmark has not yet qualified for the FIBA World Cup.
- When did Denmark win gold at the European Championship for Small Countries?
- Denmark won gold in 2010.