Kosovo men's national basketball team results (2016–2019)

The Kosovo men's national basketball team's results from 2016 to 2019 reflect a period of relative development and participation in FIBA competitions after gaining full membership in FIBA in 2015. During this timeframe, the team primarily participated in FIBA EuroBasket qualification tournaments and FIBA World Cup qualification tournaments.

EuroBasket Qualification:

Kosovo participated in the EuroBasket 2017 Qualifiers. The team was placed in a group and played against other European nations to secure a spot in the EuroBasket tournament. Performances were mixed, with Kosovo striving to gain experience and improve its competitive standing against more established basketball nations.

For the EuroBasket 2021 Qualifiers, which began in 2017 and continued into 2020, Kosovo again participated. The team aimed to build on its previous experience and achieve better results. However, qualifying for the final EuroBasket tournament remained a significant challenge.

FIBA World Cup Qualification:

Kosovo participated in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 European Qualifiers. This marked a significant step for the nation as it looked to compete on a global stage. The team faced a tough qualifying campaign, playing against stronger European teams for a chance to qualify for the World Cup. Results were varied, as Kosovo continued its development within the international basketball community.

General Performance:

Overall, the period from 2016 to 2019 for the Kosovo men's national basketball team was characterized by active participation in qualifying tournaments, a focus on gaining experience, and ongoing efforts to improve its competitiveness. While qualifying for major tournaments proved difficult, the team's involvement provided valuable exposure and contributed to the growth of basketball within Kosovo. Match results and statistics from these specific years can be found on FIBA's official website and related sports news archives.