The Belgium national basketball team, nicknamed the Belgian Lions, is the senior men's representative in international competitions like the FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket. Based in Brussels, the team often plays at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp or the Forest National arena. Governed by the Royal Belgian Basketball Federation, the team's colors are red, yellow, and black, reflecting the national flag. The team's history saw it as a occasional participant in major tournaments, but a significant new era began in the 2010s with the emergence of a golden generation featuring NBA talent like Dario Šarić (of Croatian descent but developed in Belgium) and a strong domestic core. This culminated in a historic qualification for the 2019 FIBA World Cup after a decades-long absence. The modern team is competitive, athletic, and well-coached, regularly challenging Europe's best and aiming for consistent major tournament appearances. Supported by a growing and enthusiastic fan base, the Belgian Lions have roared back onto the international scene, establishing themselves as a respected force in European basketball.