The Latvia national basketball team, known as "Latvijas Basketbola Izlase," is a respected force in European basketball, regularly competing in the FIBA EuroBasket tournament and World Cup qualifiers. Based in Riga, the team's hallowed home is the Arena Riga. The team's history is rich, with its golden era arguably in the 1930s when it won the first European championship. The modern renaissance has been defined by stars like Kristaps Porziņģis, Dāvis Bertāns, and the late, great Andris Biedriņš, leading to consistent EuroBasket appearances and a passionate following known for their incredible support. The current squad, blending NBA talent and European club stalwarts, is highly competitive, aiming for quarterfinal finishes in major tournaments. The fan culture is legendary, with the "Sea of Red" creating one of the best atmospheres in international basketball. Latvia remains a proud and formidable basketball nation.