The Italy national basketball team represents Italy in international basketball competitions. It is governed by the Italian Basketball Federation and has participated in various tournaments, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the EuroBasket. The team is known for its skilled players and competitive spirit. Italy has a rich basketball history, having won the EuroBasket championship in 1999 and earning a bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. The team's colors are blue and white, and they are often referred to as the "Azzurri," a nod to the national color of Italy.