Its first major victory in international play came on home soil in the 1998 Caricom Men's Basketball Championship, held at the Civic Center in Belize City, Belize. Belize placed seventh of eight teams in the 1999 Centrobasquet Tournament in Havana after winning only one game despite playing close all the way.
Its initial significant triumph in global competition occurred on native soil in the 1998 Caricom Men's Basketball Championship, held at the Civic Center in Belize City, Belize. Belize finished seventh out of eight teams in the 1999 Centrobasquet Tournament in Havana after securing only one win despite playing closely throughout.