Finland women's national basketball team

The Finland women's national basketball team represents Finland in international women's basketball competitions.[2] They are governed by Basketball Finland.

 Finland

FIBA ranking	66 (12 February 2020)[1]
Joined FIBA	1939
FIBA zone	FIBA Europe
National federation	Basketball Finland
Coach	Pekka Salminen
Olympic Games
Appearances	None
Women's World Cup
Appearances	None
EuroBasket Women
Appearances	5
Medals	None
Home Away

Finland has appeared in five editions of the Eurobasket between 1952 and 1987, with 6 wins in 34 matches. It hasn't qualified for a major tournament since.[3]

2011 Roster

• Guards
  • [1.83] Krista Gross
  • [1.70] Anette Juvonen
  • [1.73] Vilma Kesänen
  • [1.75] Linda Lehtoranta
  • [1.72] Reetta Piipari
• Forwards
  • [1.82] Evita Iiskola
  • [1.83] Henna Koponen
  • [1.85] Heta Korpivaara
  • [1.74] Dionne Pounds
  • [1.77] Henna Salomaa
  • [1.87] Minna Sten
  • [1.89] Tiina Sten
  • [1.90] Taru Tuukkanen
  • [1.80] Hanna Vapamaa

See also

• Finland women's national under-19 basketball team
• Finland women's national under-17 basketball team
• Finland women's national 3x3 team

References

1. "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
2. Profile in FIBA Europe's website
3. Statistics Archived 29 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine at the Basketball Finland website

External links

• Official website
• Finland National Team - Women at Eurobasket.com