FIBA mourns the passing of former president Horacio Muratore
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
FIBA confirmed the passing of Horacio Muratore, who served as its president from 2014 to 2019. During his tenure, Muratore played a pivotal role in introducing a new competition system for basketball in 2017. This change included international windows that significantly contributed to the global growth of the sport. FIBA expressed deep sorrow over his death and acknowledged his impactful leadership during a transformative period for basketball.
- •Horacio Muratore served as FIBA president from 2014 to 2019
- •Led the introduction of a new competition system in 2017
- •International windows enhanced global basketball growth
- •FIBA issued a press release expressing condolences
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — FIBA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of …
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