Basketball the basketball is also regulated. For men, the official ball is in circumference (size 7, or a "295 ball") and weighs 22 oz (623.69 grams). If women are playing, the official basketball size is in circumference (size 6, or a "285 ball") with a weight of 20 oz (567 grams). In 3x3, a formalized version of the halfcourt 3-on-3 game, a dedicated ball with the circumference of a size 6 ball but the weight of a size 7 ball is used in all competitions (men's, women's, and mixed teams). The ball may be advanced toward the basket by being shot,
Basketball in Tuvalu national teams back into regional competitions. Ampelosa Tehulu is the President for the Tuvalu Basketball Federation and Charles Leepo is the Vice President. Annie La Fleur, the International Basketball Federation Oceania Development Manager was on Funafuti in February 2015 to help kick start what used to be one of the popular sports. Basketball in Tuvalu The lack of facilities holds back the development of basketball in Tuvalu. The people of Funafuti use the asphalt runway of Funafuti International Airport as a basketball court, although use of the court is restricted by the hot sun and rain. The early morning and