India FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying schedule: Dates, times, rosters & how to watch 2024 tournament games | Sporting News India
India resumes its quest to qualify for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 as the second competition window begins on Thursday, Nov. 21.
India dropped both games in the first qualifying window back in February, losing by 13 points to Kazakhstan and 33 points to Iran. India enters the second window as the 76th-ranked team in the FIBA World Rankings.
India has participated in every FIBA Asia Cup since 1999. In the last competition in 2022, it finished in 16th place.
Here’s a full rundown of India’s schedule and roster for the second FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying window.
When are the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying Tournaments?
- Window 1: Thurs., Feb. 22-Mon., Feb. 26
- Window 2: Thurs., Nov. 21-Mon., Nov. 25
- Window 3: Thurs., Feb. 20-Mon., Feb. 24 (2025)
The second qualifying window for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 begins on Thursday, Nov. 21 and lasts through Monday, Nov. 25.
Twenty-four games will take place across the five-day window, with teams continuing to compete in a round-robin-style format within their groups. Each team will play two games in each window.
The top two teams in each group will qualify for FIBA Asia Cup 2025. The six third-place teams will pay an additional qualifying round, competing for the final four spots. Saudi Arabia, as a host nation, has already qualified.
India schedule at FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying Tournament
India competes in Group E, alongside Iran, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. You can find India’s complete schedule for all three qualifying rounds below.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., Feb. 23 | Kazakhstan 63, India 50 | — |
| Mon., Feb. 26 | Iran 86, India 53 | — |
| Fri., Nov. 22 | India vs. Qatar | 7:30 a.m. |
| Mon., Nov. 25 | India vs. Kazakhstan | 7:30 a.m. |
| Fri., Feb. 21 | Iran vs. India | TBD |
| Mon., Feb. 24 | Qatar vs. India | TBD |
India roster for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying Tournament
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon | Point Guard |
| Harsh Dagar | Shooting Guard |
| Muin Bek Hafeez | Point Guard |
| Kanwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu | Shooting Guard |
| Kushal Singh | Power Forward |
| Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan | Point Guard |
| Princepal Singh | Center |
| Baladhaneshwar Poiyamozhi | Point Guard |
| Palpreet Singh Brar | Center |
| Pranav Prince | Small Forward |
| Amjyot Singh Gill | Power Forward |
| Prashant Singh Rawat | Power Forward |
Where to watch FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying Tournament
- Dates: Thursday, Nov. 21-Monday, Nov. 25
- Live stream: Courtside 1891 on DAZN
The second qualifying window for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 begins on Thursday, Nov. 21 and lasts through Monday, Nov. 25.
Games can be streamed live on Courtside 1891 via DAZN. All games involving India will air for free.
FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying Tournament groups
Group A
- Australia
- Korea
- Thailand
- Indonesia
Group B
- Philippines
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong, China
- Chinese Taipei
Group C
Group D
- Jordan
- Saudi Arabia
- Iraq
- Palestine
Group E
Group F
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