The men's Armenian basketball team will participate in a friendly tournament held in Los Angeles. The team will face the national teams of Guatemala and Ireland, providing an excellent opportunity for preparation and improving their game skills ahead of important international competitions.
Match Schedule:
- June 21: Match against Guatemala
- June 23: Match against Ireland
Armenia Basketball Team Roster:
- Gabriel Ajemian - "Homenetmen," Lebanon
- Anto Balian - "Pilobos," USA
- Gerry Blakes - "Scafati," Italy
- Avand Dorian - "University of Southern California," USA
- Connor Essegian - "Nebraska," USA
- Jonathan Hakim - "Glendale CC," USA
- Avedis Karagavourian
- Jayden Karapetian - "University of California," USA
- Ryan Kiachian - "Cornell University," USA
- Andre Spight-Mkrtchyan - "Obras Sanitarias," Argentina
- Evan Manjikian - "UCLA," USA
- Yura Melikyan - "BKMA," Armenia
- Derek Najarian - "Glendale CC," USA
- Artem Tavakalyan - "Erebuni," Armenia
- Albert Tatevosyan - "BKMA," Armenia
- Austen Yarian - "Hillsdale," USA
Coaching Staff:
- Head Coach: Rex Kalamian
- BFA General Secretary: Artur Nazaryan
- Lead Asst. Coach: Pete Dominguez
- Asst. Coach: Mathew Madoian
- Asst. Coach: Nareg Kopooshian
- Player Development: Edvin Hemastiraki
- Team Doctor: Arman Choukadarian
- Team Nutrition: Colette Vartanian
The Armenian team is preparing for important matches with strong opponents, which will allow them to test their strengths and prepare for the next stages of international competitions.
The official matches of the Armenian national team will take place on November 24, 2024, and February 20, 2025, against Austria and Albania in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Armenia is fighting to advance to the second round of qualification.
Derek Najarian, Gerry Blakes, Jayden Karapetian, and Austen Yarian have been called up to the Armenian national team for the first time.