The DR Congo national basketball team (French: Équipe nationale de basketball de Congo DR) represents DR Congo in men's international basketball competitions, it is controlled by the Basketball Federation of Democratic Republic of Congo. (French: République démocratique du Congo Fédération de basket-ball)

The team has appeared in the FIBA Africa Championship, but has yet to appear in the FIBA World Championship. Its biggest success to date was the Final Four placement at the 1975 FIBA Africa Championship when it competed as Zaire.

History

DR Congo joined the FIBA in 1963 and made their first tournament debut twelve years later, during the 1974 AfroBasket. In the following year, they played in the 1975 AfroBasket championship. Congo ended in the fourth place after a 2–3 record. After a 6th place in 1980, the team missed the tournament for the next 27 years.

During AfroBasket 2007, DR Congo returned and finished 15th.

After another 10-year absence, the country played in the AfroBasket 2017 where they reached the quarter-finals after upsetting Nigeria in the group phase.

In August 2022, Jonathan Kuminga joined the Congolese team to become the first National Basketball Association (NBA) player to play for the national team. Kuminga had just won his first NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.

The Congo Democratic Republic basketball team is a national team representing the Democratic Republic of Congo in international basketball competitions. The team is made up of talented and skilled players who are passionate about the game of basketball. They are known for their fast-paced and aggressive style of play, which makes them a formidable opponent on the court. The team has a rich history in basketball and has produced some of the best players in Africa. They have participated in several international tournaments, including the FIBA Africa Championship, where they have consistently performed well. The Congo Democratic Republic basketball team is a force to be reckoned with and is always striving to improve their game and make their country proud.