Three Naturalised Basketball Players Not Eligible To Represent Malaysia Yet - MABA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's three naturalised basketball players will have to wait a little longer before representing the country in international tournaments, according to the Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA). 

MABA corporate communications chief Sim Leong Kun said this is because the application submitted last month has yet to be approved by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

“They will not be able to play in the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games either, as the process takes about two months.

“Perhaps they can strengthen the squad for the SEA Games (in 2027),” he said when met after a working committee meeting at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil today.

Previously, MABA announced that Joseph Obasa, Tychique Bosango and Aalia Carlson had officially completed the naturalisation process.

Once all documentation is finalised, the three players will be eligible to represent Malaysia in all tournaments under FIBA, including both the five-a-side and three-a-side formats.

-- BERNAMA