Definition: FIBA is the governing body for basketball on the world stage. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, FIBA's responsibilities include:
- Establishing the official rules for international competition (which differ somewhat from NCAA and NBA rules)
- Regulation of the transfer of players from one country to another
- Government of all international competitions -- including the Olympics
The acronym "FIBA" comes from the original French-language name of the organization, "Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur." "Amateur" was dropped from the organization's name in 1986, but the initial was kept.
Also Known As: Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur
