FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025 – Team Profile: Argentina

MIAMI (United States) – Argentina had a very strong 2024, which has generated high expectations heading into the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025. First, the team left a very good impression at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Rwanda, winning two of its three games (against Great Britain and Lebanon) and finishing in fifth place.

Next, the Argentines captured the title at the South American Women’s Championship after defeating Brazil in the Final. This marks the second championship in the last three editions of the tournament and third overall. These two results from last year are a sign that Argentina has the potential to aim high, however this was also the case in 2024. Strong performances will be needed in order to take the next step forward. Currently, Argentina sits at No. 31 in the FIBA Women’s World Ranking, presented by Nike, and is No. 6 in the Americas.

Tournament history

Argentina and Canada are the only teams to have participated in all 18 editions of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup. Although, it should be noted that the South American team was disqualified in 2021 due to health regulations and that participation is not officially counted. In total, Argentina has won three silver medals (2009, 2001, and 2017) and two bronze medals (2001 and 2015).

Players to watch

After several inconsistent outings, Florencia Chagas delivered her first standout performance with the senior national team at the recent South American Championship. She earned MVP honors by averaging 16.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.8 steals. Argentina will need the shooting guard to maintain at that level of consistency to contend for a top finish.

Point guard Melisa Gretter is the team’s floor general. When she’s in control, the team operates smoothly. In Rwanda and at the South American Championship, she averaged 5.7 and 6.7 assists respectively, but she’ll need to improve her scoring efficiency (1.7 and 6.7 points in those two tournaments). Other key contributors include center Agostina Burani, who controls the boards (10.7 points and 10.7 rebounds in Rwanda), as well as forward Andrea Boquete and guard Luciana Delabarba, who did not play for the national team in 2024. They have previously delivered strong performances and are among the candidates for the roster in Chile.

Head coach: Gregorio Martínez

Martínez has led the national team since 2020 and has won a silver medal (2022) and a gold medal (2024) at the South American Championship. He now has a well-established group that has fully embraced his playing philosophy. The next step will be for the team to continue climbing the ladder.

Under Martínez, Argentina has solidified its position within South America, but expectations will be even higher this time on the continental stage as the team looks to remain on track for qualification to the 2026 World Cup.

Outlook

The initial goal is to secure a top-six finish, which would earn a spot in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments, scheduled for March of next year. That would improve on previous results in 2023 (7th place), 2021 (disqualified), and 2019 (8th place).

Based on their 2024 success, there is reason to believe the team may be capable of aiming even higher than sixth amendment.

Argentina will compete in Group A. They will open against its regional rival, Brazil, followed by matchups against Canada, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador to close out the Group Phase.

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