14 Questions
What is required for a National Member Federation to issue a license to a player who had been licensed by another National Member Federation before playing for an academic institution?
A letter of clearance from FIBA
Which National Member Federation is considered the National Member Federation of origin in the context of an academic institution?
The National Member Federation of the country where the academic institution is based
What is required from FIBA for a National Member Federation to issue a license to a player who has not been licensed before playing for an academic institution?
A letter of clearance
Which teams are governed by a bilateral agreement between FIBA and the respective league for transfers of players?
FIBA, NBA, WNBA, and NBAGL teams
What must a player, who had not been licensed by a National Member Federation before playing for an academic institution and/or another organisation that does not recognise the FIBA Regulations governing the International Transfer of Players, submit along with their application for a license from a National Member Federation?
A written declaration stating he has never been licensed by a National Member Federation
What types of international transfer are considered an “illegal transfer”?
Transfer without a letter of clearance
Under what condition can a player be transferred internationally before their 18th birthday?
With FIBA’s authorisation
What is the principle consequence of an illegal transfer?
It is an Administrative Offence but FIBA may treat an illegal transfer as a Disciplinary Offence
Who can be subject to a sanction in case of an illegal transfer?
The player
What may be imposed on a National Member Federation in case of an illegal transfer?
A sanction
What determines whether an illegal transfer is treated as a Disciplinary Offence or an Administrative Offence?
The circumstances of the transfer
What happens to an international transfer that takes place after an illegal transfer, unless it is an exceptional case?
It is null and void
What is the responsibility of the National Member Federation in case of an illegal transfer?
To carry out the necessary steps to comply with the Internal regulations
What happens if a National Member Federation fails to comply with FIBA's request to comply with the Internal Regulations for an illegal transfer in a timely manner?
It constitutes an administrative offence
Study Notes
Licensing of Players
- A National Member Federation can issue a license to a player who previously played for an academic institution or organisation that doesn't follow FIBA's International Transfer of Players Regulations.
- A letter of clearance from FIBA is required for the license to be issued.
National Member Federation of Origin
- The National Member Federation of origin is the country where the academic institution or organisation is based.
- No administrative fee is charged in this case.
Alternative National Member Federation of Origin
- If different from the requesting National Member Federation, the National Member Federation where the player was last licensed is considered the National Member Federation of origin.
Licensing of Players
- A National Member Federation can issue a license to a player who has not been licensed before, if they receive a letter of clearance from FIBA, without an administrative fee.
Conditions for Licensing
- The National Member Federation of the country where the academic institution or other organisation is based is considered the National Member Federation of origin (as per Article 3-68).
- A written declaration signed by the player is required, stating that they have never been licensed by a National Member Federation.
Transfers between FIBA and NBA/WNBA/NBAGL Teams
- Transfers of players between a FIBA team and an NBA, WNBA, or NBAGL team are governed exclusively by the bilateral agreement between FIBA and the respective league.
Illegal Transfers
- International transfers without a letter of clearance are considered illegal
- International transfers of players under 18 years old without FIBA's authorisation are also considered illegal
Illegal Transfers
- An illegal transfer is invalid
- An illegal transfer is considered an Administrative Offence, but can be treated as a Disciplinary Offence under certain circumstances
- Sanctions may be imposed on any party involved in an illegal transfer, including:
- The player
- The club(s)
- The agent(s)
- The National Member Federations
- A National Member Federation can be subject to sanction if they:
- Issue a license without the required letter of clearance
- Allow a player's participation in domestic or international competitions without FIBA's authorization
- Relevant articles for sanctions against National Member Federations include 1-172 and 1-175
Illegal Transfers
- Any international transfer that occurs after an illegal transfer is null and void, unless the Secretary General decides otherwise in exceptional cases.
- If an illegal transfer takes place, the National Member Federation must take necessary steps to comply with Internal Regulations upon FIBA's request.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Failure to comply with FIBA's request in a timely manner constitutes an Administrative Offence.
- Such an offence will be sanctioned according to article 1-175.
Rules and regulations governing the transfer of players in international basketball, including the role of National Member Federations and the clearance process.
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