Indonesia's men's basketball team heads to Malaysia for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Indonesian men's national basketball team is set to compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers Round 1, taking place in Seremban, Malaysia. Indonesia has been drawn into Group C alongside Singapore, Hong Kong, and the host nation, Malaysia. The team has been diligently preparing with training sessions since early August at the Dewa United Arena in Banten.

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The players are currently in a ready condition to compete in Malaysia. We are very optimistic that we can get through the matches in Malaysia to advance to the next phase.

The squad is scheduled to depart for Malaysia on August 26, 2026, with the tournament running until September 1. Head coach David Singleton expressed confidence in his players' readiness, stating, "The players are currently in a ready condition to compete in Malaysia. We are very optimistic that we can get through the matches in Malaysia to advance to the next phase."

Indonesia's campaign begins on August 28, 2026, against Singapore. After a day's break, they will face Hong Kong on August 30, followed by a match against host Malaysia on August 31. To progress to the next round, Indonesia must secure a top-three finish within Group C.

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I like the chemistry of this team. I like the energy they show. I also like seeing how we are becoming more united as a team.

Coach Singleton highlighted the team's preparation, which included four friendly matches against RANS Simba Bogor, Singapore (twice), and Pelita Jaya. He praised the team's chemistry and energy, noting their growing cohesion as a unit. "I like the chemistry of this team. I like the energy they show. I also like seeing how we are becoming more united as a team," Singleton remarked.

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Yes, all our players meet the requirements. Our team is complete, determined, and ready.

Singleton confirmed that the team's roster is finalized and all players meet the necessary requirements. "Yes, all our players meet the requirements. Our team is complete, determined, and ready," he said. He further elaborated on the team's composition, stating, "I think we have a good mix of players. They have different abilities and can perform various roles needed by the team. That will certainly help us a lot."

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I think we have a good mix of players. They have different abilities and can perform various roles needed by the team. That will certainly help us a lot.