SAO PAULO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) suspended Brazil on Monday for "not fully complying with its obligations" as a member of the sport's governing body.
FIBA said Brazil's recent failure to send teams to youth and senior competitions, along with its inability to organise a 3x3 world tour event in Rio de Janeiro, have robbed players of their chance to compete internationally.
The Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) have also allowed third parties to intervene in the selection and funding of national teams and it owes money to the world body, according to FIBA.