2025 Season – FIBA Europe

International Ballers Basketball

A global roster, one shared goal: fast-paced, unselfish basketball that brings energy to every arena we step into. Follow the Ballers through the 2025 season and beyond.

24–6 Record last season
#1 3-point efficiency
18 Countries represented
Next Game
Tickets Live
Home
International Ballers
vs
Away
Nordic Xpress
Sat • 20:00
Amsterdam Arena
Tip-off in
00h 00m 00s

First 3,000 fans receive a limited edition “Global Game” warmup tee.

Club Identity

We play global, we play together

International Ballers is a professional basketball club built on global talent, high energy defense, and a style of play that keeps the ball moving as much as our fans.

  • High-intensity, positionless basketball focused on pace and spacing.
  • Player development program for U16, U18 and U21 athletes worldwide.
  • Community projects focused on bringing basketball courts to urban areas.
Founded 2014
Home Arena Amsterdam Arena
Head Coach Jordan Alvarez
League European Pro League

International Ballers Academy

Year-round training for young athletes who want to compete at the highest level — both in Europe and the US collegiate system.

Tryouts Open

Community Runs & Camps

Free outdoor runs, youth camps, and coaches clinics held across European cities all summer long.

Skill Development Analytics Driven Global Culture

Roster

2025 Team

Malik Turner
PG • Floor General
#1
Height6'2" • 188cm FromUSA Age26

Elite playmaker with deep range and a knack for late-game decision making.

Jonas Petrovic
SG • Sharpshooter
#7
Height6'5" • 196cm FromSerbia Age24

Lights-out shooter coming off screens and a competitor on both ends of the floor.

Liu Chen
SF • Two-Way Wing
#11
Height6'7" • 201cm FromChina Age25

Versatile defender who guards positions 1–4 and finishes above the rim in transition.

Diego Martínez
PF • Stretch Four
#23
Height6'8" • 203cm FromSpain Age27

Spreads the floor with pick-and-pop shooting and high IQ team defense.

Samuel Okafor
C • Rim Protector
#34
Height6'10" • 208cm FromNigeria Age29

Defensive anchor, rim protector, and screen-setter who controls the paint.

Kai Nakamura
G • Sixth Man
#3
Height6'1" • 185cm FromJapan Age23

Instant offense off the bench with a relentless motor and leadership energy.

Games

Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent Venue Time Tickets Status
Sat • Mar 8 Nordic Xpress Amsterdam Arena 20:00 On Sale Home
Wed • Mar 12 Berlin Bears Berlin Dome 19:30 On Sale Soon Away
Sun • Mar 16 Paris Elevate Amsterdam Arena 17:00 On Sale Home
Fri • Mar 21 Roma Titans Roma Coliseum 20:30 Limited Away
Sat • Mar 29 London Lights Amsterdam Arena 20:00 On Sale Home
Season Tickets VIP Courtside Student Sections

Updates

Latest from the Club

Club News • 2 min read

Ballers sign guard Kai Nakamura to multi-year deal

International Ballers have signed Japanese guard Kai Nakamura, adding instant offense and depth to the backcourt rotation heading into the 2025 season.

Published Feb 3, 2025 Read Story →
Academy • 3 min read

Spring academy tryouts announced for U16 & U18

The International Ballers Academy has opened registration for spring tryouts, welcoming players from all backgrounds to compete for a spot in our development pipeline.

Published Jan 18, 2025 Details & Registration →

Game Atmosphere

Inside the Arena

Connect

Contact the Club

Front Office
+31 (0)20 555 2025
info@internationalballers.com
Arena
Amsterdam Arena
Arena Blvd 1, 1101 AX Amsterdam
Academy
academy@internationalballers.com
Tryouts: April & August
Game Day
Doors open 90 minutes before tip-off.
Family sections, fan zone & merch shop.