Spain Overtakes USA for No. 1 Spot in FIBA Men’s Rankings

Canada's Jean-Victor Mukama (8) dunks as teammate Owen Klassen (4) and Panama's Eric Romero (16) react during second-half FIBA World Cup qualifiers basketball game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Nov. 13, 2022. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP

For the first time in 12 years, USA Basketball is not atop the world men’s rankings.

FIBA, the sport’s governing body, updated its rankings on Friday—and Spain moved into the top spot, a sliver ahead of the United States.