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Question 1
How is the compensation sum for the international transfer of a young player primarily
determined?
A) By a fixed market value set by FIBA every season.
B) Based on the salary offered by the new club.
C) Primarily on the investments made by the club(s) that contributed to the development of the
player.
D) Strictly based on the player’s height and age.
E) By a private negotiation between the player’s agent and the Secretary General.
Correct Answer: C) Primarily on the investments made by the club(s) that contributed to the
development of the player.
Rationale: According to Article 3-62, compensation for young players is intended to protect
the formative clubs. It is based primarily on the investments made for the player's
development and is paid to the national member federation of origin for redistribution
among the developmental clubs.
Question 2
What happens to a young player's movement rights upon the expiration of a contract that was
signed in accordance with FIBA's special cases for young players?
A) The player must return to the original club for one more year.
B) The player is free to move where he/she wishes without any compensation being due.
C) The player must pay 10% of their new salary to the federation.
D) The player can only move to a club within the same FIBA Zone.
E) The original club retains a right of first refusal for five years.
Correct Answer: B) The player is free to move where he/she wishes without any
compensation being due.
Rationale: Article 3-63 specifies that once the authorized contract for a young player has
expired, the player gains full freedom of movement without any further compensation
requirements to the previous club.
Question 3
In the event of a dispute or a needed decision regarding the transfer of players under eighteen
(18) years of age, who generally holds the competence to decide?
A) The President of the FIBA Zone.
B) The Board of the National Member Federation.
C) The Secretary General of FIBA.
D) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) only.
E) The FIBA Players' Commission.
Correct Answer: C) The Secretary General of FIBA.
Rationale: Article 3-65 states that unless provided otherwise, any decision related to the
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transfer of young players (Articles 3-50 to 3-64) is the competence of the Secretary General
of FIBA.
Question 4
Which of the following statements regarding player licensing is correct under FIBA regulations?
A) A player can be licensed by two national federations if he has dual citizenship.
B) A player may not be licensed by more than one national member federation at the same time.
C) A player can have three Foreign Player Licenses simultaneously.
D) A license is valid even if it has been revoked by the issuing authority.
E) Licenses are issued for the player's entire life.
Correct Answer: B) A player may not be licensed by more than one national member
federation at the same time.
Rationale: Article 3-66 strictly prohibits dual licensing by different national member
federations to ensure the integrity of competition and the clarity of transfer procedures.
Question 5
What is the standard duration for a FIBA Foreign Player License?
A) Exactly 12 months from the date of issue.
B) Until the player retires from professional basketball.
C) The duration of the national and international competitions in which the player's club is
currently participating.
D) One week, after which it must be renewed via FAX.
E) Five years, regardless of club participation.
Correct Answer: C) The duration of the national and international competitions in which
the player's club is currently participating.
Rationale: Article 3-67 defines the validity of the license based on the competitive cycle of
the club, unless a legal transfer takes place prior to the completion of those competitions.
Question 6
If FIBA imposes a sanction on a player (as per article 3-300c), what is the restriction regarding
their license?
A) The player can only play for the national team.
B) The player cannot be licensed with any national member federation other than the one they
were with when the ban was imposed.
C) The player must surrender their passport to FIBA.
D) The player is allowed to transfer only to the NBA.
E) The license remains valid for all federations except the current one.
Correct Answer: B) The player cannot be licensed with any national member federation
other than the one they were with when the ban was imposed.
Rationale: Article 3-70 ensures that a sanctioned player cannot evade the consequences of a
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ban by simply moving to a new national member federation while the sanction is still in
place.
Question 7
If FIBA imposes a sanction on a club (as per article 3-300d), who can be transferred to that club
while the sanction is in place?
A) Any player from any country.
B) Only players from academic institutions.
C) Only players licensed with that club's national federation at the time the ban was imposed.
D) Only players under the age of 18.
E) No players whatsoever can be transferred or registered.
Correct Answer: C) Only players licensed with that club's national federation at the time the
ban was imposed.
Rationale: Article 3-71 limits the transfer capabilities of a sanctioned club, effectively
"freezing" their ability to recruit new talent from other national federations during the
sanction period.
Question 8
What is the primary document a national member federation must obtain before granting a
license to a player who was previously licensed by another federation?
A) A medical certificate from a FIBA-approved doctor.
B) A copy of the player's birth certificate.
C) A letter of clearance.
D) A recommendation from the player's agent.
E) A signed statement of good conduct.
Correct Answer: C) A letter of clearance.
Rationale: Article 3-72 mandates that a "letter of clearance" is required for any player
moving between national member federations to ensure they have no outstanding
obligations to their previous federation/club.
Question 9
Which of the following is NOT an approved method for sending a request for a letter of
clearance?
A) Registered mail with recorded delivery.
B) Email.
C) Regular post without tracking.
D) Telefax with confirmation of receipt.
E) Delivery by hand with confirmation of receipt.
Correct Answer: C) Regular post without tracking.
Rationale: Article 3-74 lists specific, verifiable methods of delivery (Registered mail, Email,
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Telefax, Courier, Hand delivery) to ensure there is a clear record of when the request was
made and received.
Question 10
How many days does a national member federation have to reply to a request for a letter of
clearance?
A) 24 hours.
B) 48 hours.
C) Seven (7) days.
D) Thirty (30) days.
E) There is no deadline.
Correct Answer: C) Seven (7) days.
Rationale: Article 3-75 requires the receiving federation to respond within seven days of
receipt, either granting or refusing the clearance.
Question 11
When a federation grants a letter of clearance, what specific information regarding an agent must
be included if applicable?
A) The agent's home address and bank details.
B) The name, nationality, and license number of the FIBA player's agent(s) involved.
C) The agent’s total commission for the last five years.
D) The agent's educational background.
E) No agent information is required on the LOC.
Correct Answer: B) The name, nationality, and license number of the FIBA player's agent(s)
involved.
Rationale: Article 3-75 requires this transparency to track agent involvement in
international transfers and ensure compliance with agent licensing regulations.
Question 12
If a federation refuses a letter of clearance based on a valid contract, what must they provide to
the requesting party and FIBA?
A) A verbal explanation via telephone.
B) A copy of the contract signed by the parties, including a certified English or French
translation.
C) A letter from the club's owner.
D) The player's original passport.
E) A fee of 5,000 CHF.
Correct Answer: B) A copy of the contract signed by the parties, including a certified English
or French translation.
Rationale: Article 3-76 stipulates that a refusal must be substantiated with documentary