List of naturalized basketball national team players

The following is a list of naturalized basketball players who have represented their naturalized country at a FIBA international tournament.[1] The list includes players both past and present after they have represented their new nation at least once. These list excludes players whose citizenship status is unrecognized by FIBA and therefore treated the same was as naturalized players as per FIBA eligibility rules; such as the status of American-born player Jordan Clarkson who is born to a Filipino mother and has Filipino citizenship at birth.

Female players (By country)

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FIBA Africa

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Player Int'l Career National team Previous/Other nationality
Italee Lucas 2013–2017   Angola   United States
Miesha Blackshear 2015   Cameroon   United States
Alexandra Green 2019-2021   Cameroon   United States
Jessica Thomas 2023   Cameroon   United States
Nadia Peruch-Niang 2015–2017   Guinea   France
Tatum Brown 2009   Rwanda   United States
Cierra Dillard 2023-2024   Senegal   United States
Jannon Otto 2023   Uganda   United States

FIBA Americas

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Player Int'l Career National team Previous/Other nationality
Jordan Adams 2007–2010   Canada   United States

FIBA Asia

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Player Int'l Career National team Previous/Other nationality
Kim Pierre-Louis 2021–2023   Indonesia   Canada
Natasha Cloud 2021   Jordan   United States
Aisha Sheppard 2023   Jordan   United States
Chantelle Anderson 2009   Lebanon   United States
Brittany Denson 2011–2021   Lebanon   United States
Trinity Baptiste 2023-2024   Lebanon   United States
Randi Brown 2021   Syria   United States
Tiffany Bias 2019   Thailand   United States

FIBA Europe

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Amanda Jackson 2010   Armenia   United States
Tiffany Hayes 2015-2024   Azerbaijan   United States
Aneika Henry 2015   Azerbaijan   Jamaica
Marcedes Walker 2016–2024   Azerbaijan   United States
Brianna Fraser 2023   Azerbaijan   United States
Arica Carter 2024   Azerbaijan   United States
Lynetta Kizer 2017   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
Jonquel Jones 2019–2022   Bosnia and Herzegovina   Bahamas
Courtney Hurt 2022 –   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
Lindsey Harding 2015–2017   Belarus   United States
Alex Bentley 2017–2019   Belarus   United States
Bethy Mununga 2017–   Belgium   Democratic Republic of the Congo
Doneeka Lewis 2011–2015   Bulgaria   United States
Khaalia Hillsman 2024   Bulgaria   United States
Shavonte Zellous 2017–2023   Croatia   United States
Kia Vaughn 2017–2018   Czech Republic   United States
Téa Adams 2023   Estonia   United States
Fatou N'Diaye 1986–1990   France   Senegal
Isabelle Yacoubou 2007–2016   France   Benin
Bria Hartley 2018–2019   France   United States
Gabby Williams 2021–2024   France   United States
Alexis Peterson 2024   Germany   United States
Allie Quigley 2013–2017   Hungary   United States
Courtney Vandersloot 2017   Hungary   United States
Yvonne Turner 2018-2019   Hungary   United States
Cyesha Goree 2019–2023   Hungary   United States
Bridget Herlihy 2022-2023   Ireland   United States
Alysha Clark 2017–2019   Israel   United States
Jennie Simms 2023–2024   Israel   United States
Marte Alexander 2008–2012   Italy   United States
Jenifer Nadalin 2009–2011   Italy   Canada
Rae Lin D'Alie 2012-   Italy   United States
Nicole Romeo 2018–2023   Italy   Australia
Samantha Ostarello 2019   Italy   United States
Gina Conti 2023-   Italy   United States
Sierra Campisano 2023-   Italy   United States
Alexis Tolefree 2021   Kosovo   United States
Anna DeForge 2011–2013   Montenegro   United States
Shay Murphy 2013–2015   Montenegro   United States
Angel Robinson 2015–2017   Montenegro   United States
Glory Johnson 2018–2019   Montenegro   United States
Markeisha Gatling 2019–2021   Montenegro   United States
Natasha Mack 2023   Montenegro   United States
Taya Reimer 2023–   Montenegro   United States
Chrissy Givens 2014–2018   North Macedonia   United States
DeWanna Bonner 2020   North Macedonia   United States
Merritt Hempe 2023–2024   North Macedonia   United States
Julie McBride 2015–2016   Poland   United States
Stephanie Mavunga 2023–2024   Poland   United States
Diana da Costa Neves 2011   Portugal   Australia
Ashley Walker 2017–2018   Romania   United States
Becky Hammon 2007–2012   Russia   United States
Epiphanny Prince 2013–2017   Russia   United States
Danielle Page 2015–2017   Serbia   United States
Nikolina Milić 2019–2021   Serbia   Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yvonne Anderson 2020–2024   Serbia   United States
Erin Lawless 2011   Slovakia   United States
Kristi Toliver 2015   Slovakia   United States
Shante Evans 2017–2021   Slovenia   United States
Jessica Shepard 2024   Slovenia   United States
Sancho Lyttle 2010–2017   Spain   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Astou Ndour-Fall 2013–2022   Spain   Senegal
Megan Gustafson 2024-   Spain   United States
Sarah Kershaw 2013–2019   Switzerland   United Kingdom
Ashley Key 2013–2017   Sweden   United Kingdom
Korel Engin 2005–2007   Turkey   United States
Kristen Newlin 2009–2011   Turkey   United States
Quanitra Hollingsworth 2012–2023   Turkey   United States
LaToya Sanders 2014–2017   Turkey   United States
Kiah Stokes 2019   Turkey   United States
Teaira McCowan 2022-2024   Turkey   United States
D'Andra Moss 2016–2019   Ukraine   United States
Natalie Stafford 2011–2012   United Kingdom   Australia
Karlie Samuelson 2018–2019   United Kingdom   United States

FIBA Oceania

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Leilani Mitchell 2014–2016   Australia   United States
Kelsey Griffin 2017–2018   Australia   United States
Sami Whitcomb 2018-   Australia   United States
Jillian Harmon 2008–2017   New Zealand   United States
Casey Lockwood 2012–2013   New Zealand   United States

Male players (By country)

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FIBA Africa

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Player Int'l Career National team Previous/Other nationality
Reggie Moore 2013–2019   Angola   United States
Derek Durham 2013   Burkina Faso   United States
James Mays 2011   Central African Republic   United States
Tony White 2013   Central African Republic   United States
Johndre Jefferson 2019–2024   Central African Republic   United States
Kevarrius Hayes 2021   Central African Republic   United States
D. J. Strawberry 2017–2021   Cameroon   United States
Paris Lee 2022   Cameroon   United States
Jeremiah Hill 2023-2024   Cameroon   United States
Avery Oliver 2013–2021   Cape Verde   United States
Brian Rudolph 2013–2015   Cape Verde   United States
Shannon Evans 2021–2024   Guinea   United States
Jonathan Kale 2009–2013   Ivory Coast   United States
Deon Thompson 2019–2024   Ivory Coast   United States
Matt Costello 2021–   Ivory Coast   United States
Alex Poythress 2022-2024   Ivory Coast   United States
Patrick Gardner 2023-   Egypt   United States
Randy Holcomb 2009   Libya   United States
Charles Ramsdell 2011   Madagascar   United States
Drake Reed 2021   Mali   United States
John Wilkins 2016–2018   Morocco   United States
Robert Thomson 2007–2011   Rwanda   United States
Darrius Garrett 2018-2019   Rwanda   United States
Kendall Gray 2022–   Rwanda   United States
Carlik Jones 2023-2024   South Sudan   United States
Clevin Hannah 2016–2020   Senegal   United States
Pierriá Henry 2021   Senegal   United States
Michael Roll 2015–2023   Tunisia   United States
Ish Wainright 2020–2021   Uganda   United States
Brandon Davies 2021–2022   Uganda   United States

FIBA Americas

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Eric Gordon 2023-2024   Bahamas   United States
Larry Taylor 2012–2015   Brazil   United States
Samuel Dalembert 2007-2008   Canada   Haiti
Josh Asselin 2005–2012   Dominican Republic   United States
Charlie Villanueva 2009–2011   Dominican Republic   United States
James Feldeine 2013–2015   Dominican Republic   United States
M. J. Rhett 2018–   Dominican Republic   United States
Antonio Peña 2021–   Dominican Republic   United States
Lance Allred 2014   Mexico   United States
Juan Toscano-Anderson 2015–2022   Mexico   United States
Joshua Ibarra 2022 –   Mexico   United States
Akil Mitchell 2010–2022   Panama   United States
Trevor Gaskins 2015 –   Panama   United States
Tony Bishop 2016 –   Panama   United States
Ismael Romero 2021 –   Puerto Rico   Cuba
Ernie Grunfeld 1975–1976   United States   Romania
Patrick Ewing 19841992   United States   Jamaica
Hakeem Olajuwon 1996   United States   Nigeria
Tim Duncan 2004   United States   U.S. Virgin Islands
Joel Embiid 2024[2]   United States   Cameroon
Reque Newsome 2011–2015   Uruguay   United States
Kiril Wachsmann 2012–2022   Uruguay   Germany
Donta Smith 2013   Venezuela   United States

FIBA Asia

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C. J. Giles 2011–2020   Bahrain   United States
Wayne Chism 2021–2024   Bahrain   United States
Darrin Dorsey 2023–   Cambodia   United States
Sayeed Pridgett 2023–   Cambodia   United States
Dwyane Morgan 2023–   Cambodia   United States
Darius Henderson 2023–   Cambodia   United States
Li Kaier 2023–   China   United States
Quincy Davis 2013–2018   Chinese Taipei   United States
Mohammad Al Bachir Gadiaga 2021[3][4]   Chinese Taipei   Senegal
William Artino 2022–2023   Chinese Taipei   United States
Brandon Gilbeck 2024–   Chinese Taipei   United States
Duncan Reid 2015–2023   Hong Kong   Canada
Ebrahim Enguio Lopez 2013–2017   Indonesia   Philippines
Jamarr Johnson 2017–2018   Indonesia   United States
Lester Prosper 2021–2024   Indonesia   Dominica
Dame Diagne 2021–   Indonesia   Senegal
Serigne Modou Kane 2021–   Indonesia   Senegal
Marques Bolden 2021–2023   Indonesia   United States
Anthony Beane 2023–   Indonesia   United States
Kevin Galloway 2016–2017   Iraq   United States
DeMario Mayfield 2018–2024   Iraq   United States
J. R. Sakuragi 2007–2013   Japan   United States
Ira Brown 2016–2021   Japan   United States
Nick Fazekas 2018–2022   Japan   United States
Ryan Rossiter 2020   Japan   United States
Gavin Edwards 2020–2021   Japan   United States
Luke Evans 2021–2022   Japan   United States
Josh Hawkinson 2023   Japan   United States
Thomas Kennedy 2023   Japan   United States
Josh Harrellson 2024   Japan   United States
Rasheim Wright 2007–2011   Jordan   United States
Jimmy Baxter 2013   Jordan   United States
Alex Legion 2015–2017   Jordan   United States
Dar Tucker 2016–2023   Jordan   United States
John Bohannon 2021–   Jordan   United States
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 2023–   Jordan   United States
Jerry Johnson 2013–2015   Kazakhstan   United States
Anthony Clemmons 2020-2022   Kazakhstan   United States
Joe Vogel 2002–2007   Lebanon   United States
Brian Beshara 2006–2009   Lebanon   United States
Jackson Vroman 2009–2010   Lebanon   United States
Matt Freije 2009–2010   Lebanon   United States
Daniel Faris 2009–2017   Lebanon   United States
Charles Tabet 2011–2020   Lebanon   United States
Loren Woods 2013–2015   Lebanon   United States
Jasmon Youngblood 2015–2017   Lebanon   United States
Norvel Pelle 2017-2024   Lebanon   Antigua and Barbuda
Ater Majok 2017–2019   Lebanon   Australia
Omari Spellman 2023-2024   Lebanon   United States
Kyndall Dykes 2020–   Palestine   United States
Calvin Godfrey 2024   Palestine   United States
Chip Engelland 1984–1986   Philippines   United States
Dennis Still 1983–1986   Philippines   United States
Jeff Moore 1983–1986   Philippines   United States
Marcus Douthit 2011–2014   Philippines   United States
Andray Blatche 2014–2019   Philippines   United States
Angelo Kouame 2021–   Philippines   Ivory Coast
Jordan Clarkson 2022–   Philippines   United States
Justin Brownlee 2023–   Philippines   United States
Bennie Boatwright 2024–   Philippines   United States
Tanguy Ngombo 2010–2020   Qatar   Republic of the Congo
Jarvis Hayes 2013   Qatar   United States
Boney Watson 2013–2016   Qatar   United States
Trey Johnson 2015–2018   Qatar   United States
Mike Lewis 2023–   Qatar   United States
Lee Dong-jun 2007–2009   South Korea   United States
Mun Tae-yeong 2009–2016   South Korea   United States
Lee Seung-jun 2010–2019   South Korea   United States
Moon Tae-jong 2011–2014   South Korea   United States
Ra Gun-ah 2018–2024   South Korea   United States
Trey Kell 2021   Syria   United States
Amir Hinton 2021–2022   Syria   United States
Brandon Peterson 2023   Syria   United States
Javion Blake 2024   Syria   United States
Tra Holder 2022 –   Thailand   United States
Tyler Lamb 2017 –   Thailand   United States
Martin Breunig 2023 –   Thailand   Germany
Justin Young 2019 –   Vietnam   United States
Chris Dierker 2019 –   Vietnam   United States

FIBA Europe

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Rashaun Broadus 2016   Albania   United States
Mike Moser 2017   Albania   United States
Dallas Moore 2018–2022   Albania   United States
Bryant Dunston 2016   Armenia   United States
Ryan Boatright 2017   Armenia   United States
Chris Jones 2022-2024   Armenia   United States
Mike Maloy   Austria   United States
Neno Ašćerić 1996–2001   Austria   Yugoslavia
De'Teri Mayes 2004–2009   Austria   United States
Joey Shaw 2016   Austria   United States
Sylven Landesberg 2018–2019   Austria   United States
Quincy Diggs 2024   Austria   United States
Spencer Nelson 2010–2014   Azerbaijan   United States
Charles Davis 2010–2013   Azerbaijan   United States
Jaycee Carroll 2012   Azerbaijan   United States
Rolandas Alijevas 2014–2015   Azerbaijan   Lithuania
Marshall Moses 2015–2018   Azerbaijan   United States
Ian Hummer 2019   Azerbaijan   United States
Jordan Davis 2022   Azerbaijan   United States
Zach LeDay 2024   Azerbaijan   United States
Donta Hall 2024   Azerbaijan   United States
Marcus Faison 2011   Belgium   United States
Matt Lojeski 2013–2015   Belgium   United States
Michael Gilmore 2020   Belgium   United States
Terrel Castle 2001–2007   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
Henry Domercant 2005–2011   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
J. R. Bremer 2008–2014   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
Zack Wright 2012–2014   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
Alex Renfroe 2015–2017   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
John Roberson 2020 –   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
Luka Garza 2023 –   Bosnia and Herzegovina   United States
Dante Stiggers 2011–2012   Belarus   United States
Maalik Wayns 2017   Belarus   United States
Devon Saddler 2018–2019   Belarus   United States
Ibrahim Jaaber 2008   Bulgaria   United States
E. J. Rowland 2009–2011   Bulgaria   United States
Earl Calloway 2010–2011   Bulgaria   United States
Cedric Simmons 2012   Bulgaria   United States
Branko Mirković 2013   Bulgaria   Serbia
Jason Washburn 2016–2019   Bulgaria   United States
Dee Bost 2016–2022   Bulgaria   United States
David Kravish 2022   Bulgaria   United States
Codi Miller-McIntyre 2023-2024   Bulgaria   United States
Brandon Young 2023   Bulgaria   United States
Dontaye Draper 2011–2015   Croatia   United States
Oliver Lafayette 2014   Croatia   United States
Jaleen Smith 2022 –   Croatia   United States
Jo Jo Garcia 2005-2011   Cyprus   United States
Anthony King 2012-2018   Cyprus   United States
Tyrell Biggs 2017-2019   Cyprus   United States
Darral Willis 2024   Cyprus   United States
Blake Schilb 2015 –   Czech Republic   United States
Alan Voskuil 2007-2016   Denmark   United States
Shavon Shields 2018 –   Denmark   United States
Jamar Wilson 2015 –   Finland   United States
Barry White 1976-1978   France   United States
Ilian Evtimov 1998–2001   France   Bulgaria
Shammond Williams 2004-2005   Georgia   United States
Tyrone Ellis 2006-2008   Georgia   United States
Taurean Green 2010   Georgia   United States
MarQuez Haynes 2011   Georgia   United States
Jacob Pullen 2012–2015   Georgia   United States
Ricky Hickman 2013   Georgia   United States
Michael Dixon 2017–2018   Georgia   United States
Matt Janning 2018   Georgia   United States
Thad McFadden 2018-2023   Georgia   United States
Conner Frankamp 2021   Georgia   United States
Joe Thomasson 2024   Georgia   United States
Demond Greene 2005–2010   Germany   United States
Chris Kaman 2008–2011   Germany   United States
Anton Gavel 2015   Germany   Slovakia
Nick Weiler-Babb 2022-2024   Germany   United States
Nate Reinking 2008–2012   Great Britain   United States
Jake Tsakalidis 1998-2003   Greece   Georgia
Michael Bramos 2011–2013   Greece   United States
Tyler Dorsey 2015–2022   Greece   United States
Thomas Walkup 2023–2024   Greece   United States
Obie Trotter 2011–2013   Hungary   United States
Darrin Govens 2018   Hungary   United States
Mikael Hopkins 2022-2024   Hungary   United States
Danero Thomas 2018   Iceland   United States
Derrick Sharp 2000–2003   Israel   United States
Chris Watson 2005   Israel   United States
Jeron Roberts 2007   Israel   United States
David Blu 2010–2011   Israel   United States
Alex Tyus 2013   Israel   United States
D'or Fischer 2014–2015   Israel   United States
Richard Howell 2017–2018   Israel   United States
Jake Cohen 2017–   Israel   United States
John DiBartolomeo 2017–2022   Israel   United States
Donnie McGrath 2006-2008   Ireland   United States
Will Hanley 2021-2022   Ireland   United States
Mike Sylvester 1980-1981   Italy   United States
Mike D'Antoni 1989   Italy   United States
Dan Gay 1996-1997   Italy   United States
Mason Rocca 2005-2006   Italy   United States
Anthony Maestranzi 2010-2011   Italy   United States
Jeffrey Viggiano 2012   Italy   United States
Travis Diener 2013   Italy   United States
Christian Burns 2017–2018   Italy   United States
Jeff Brooks 2018–2019   Italy   United States
John Petrucelli 2022-2024   Italy   United States
Scott Bamforth 2016–2022   Kosovo   United States
Justin Doellman 2016-2017   Kosovo   United States
Shawn Jones 2018   Kosovo   United States
Malcolm Armstead 2019   Kosovo   United States
Divine Myles 2019–2021   Kosovo   United States
Dominic Artis 2023   Kosovo   United States
Troy Ostler 2003   Latvia   United States
Ignas Brazdeikis 2022–   Lithuania   Canada
Eric Washington 2023–   Malta   United States
Omar Cook 2008–2011   Montenegro   United States
Taylor Rochestie 2013–2015   Montenegro   United States
Tyrese Rice 2013–2017   Montenegro   United States
Derek Needham 2016–2019   Montenegro   United States
Javonte Green 2017   Montenegro   United States
Justin Cobbs 2020 –   Montenegro   United States
Jonah Radebaugh 2021   Montenegro   United States
Kendrick Perry 2022–2024   Montenegro   United States
Sean Cunningham 2012–2017   Netherlands   United States
Ryan Stack 2004–2006   North Macedonia   United States
Mike Wilkinson 2006–2007   North Macedonia   United States
Jeremiah Massey 2008–2010   North Macedonia   United States
Marques Green 2010   North Macedonia   United States
Bo McCalebb 2010–2013   North Macedonia   United States
Richard Hendrix 2014–2019   North Macedonia   United States
Romeo Travis 2016–2017   North Macedonia   United States
Jordan Theodore 2017   North Macedonia   United States
Shayne Whittington 2018–2020   North Macedonia   United States
Jacob Wiley 2020–2022   North Macedonia   United States
T. J. Shorts 2022 –   North Macedonia   United States
Ethan Happ 2024-   North Macedonia   United States
David Logan 2009   Poland   United States
Thomas Kelati 2011–2013   Poland   United States
Michael Hicks 2013–2019   Poland   United States
A.J. Slaughter 2015–2022   Poland   United States
Geoffrey Groselle 2022–   Poland   United States
Johnny Branch   Portugal   United States
Matt Nover 2004   Portugal   United States
Heshimu Evans 2010–2013   Portugal   United States
Jeremiah Wilson 2019–2022   Portugal   United States
Travante Williams 2022–2024   Portugal   United States
Giordan Watson 2017–2018   Romania   United States
Patrick Richard 2021-2024   Romania   United States
Jon Robert Holden 2005–2008   Russia   United States
Kelly McCarty 2009   Russia   United States
Joel Bolomboy 2019–2020   Russia   Ukraine
Kyle Kuric 2017   Slovakia   United States
Andre Jones 2017-2024   Slovakia   United States
Ariel McDonald 2001   Slovenia   United States
Anthony Randolph 2017–2018   Slovenia   United States
Jordan Morgan 2020 –   Slovenia   United States
Mike Tobey 2021-2024   Slovenia   United States
Josh Nebo 2024   Slovenia   United States
Clifford Luyk 1965–1978   Spain   United States
Wayne Brabender 1971–1981   Spain   United States
Chicho Sibilio 1981–1987   Spain   Dominican Republic
Serge Ibaka 2011-2014   Spain   Congo
Nikola Mirotić 2010-2017   Spain   Montenegro
Lorenzo Brown 2022 –   Spain   United States
Bill Magarity 1980–1985   Sweden   United States
Erik Rush 2012–2021   Sweden   United States
Greg Brunner 2010-2014    Switzerland   United States
Emir Preldžič 2011–2014   Turkey   Slovenia
Bobby Dixon 2015–2018   Turkey   United States
Scottie Wilbekin 2018–2023   Turkey   United States
Shane Larkin 2020-2022   Turkey   United States
Tarik Biberović 2024   Turkey   Bosnia and Herzegovina
Steve Burtt Jr. 2011-2012   Ukraine   United States
Eugene Jeter 2013–2014   Ukraine   United States
Jerome Randle 2015-2023   Ukraine   United States

FIBA Oceania

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Leroy Loggins 1992   Australia   United States
Scott Fisher 1995–1998   Australia   United States
Ricky Grace 1995–2000   Australia   United States
C. J. Bruton 2006–2010   Australia   United States
Kevin Lisch 2016–2018   Australia   United States
Thon Maker 2018–2023   Australia   South Sudan
Matisse Thybulle 2020–   Australia   United States
Ed Book 2002–2006   New Zealand   United States
Casey Frank 2005–2014   New Zealand   United States

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FIBA Documents Library". fiba.basketball.
  2. ^ "2024 USA Basketball Men's National Team Announced". usab.com. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ^ "台灣男籃12人名單出爐 阿巴西將成為第2歸化球員". Liberty Times. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  4. ^ "FIBA clears Abbasi to play for Taiwan as homegrown player". Focus Taiwan. 2023-03-07. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-11-28. According to the CTBA, Abbasi represented Taiwan as a naturalized player in 2021 in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.