IASAS Basketball
IASAS Boys Basketball
The IASAS basketball tournament is an annual interscholastic competition among the six member schools of the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools. The tournament features boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, promoting athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and cultural exchange among students in the region. Since its inception, IASAS basketball has become a major event on the international school sports calendar in Southeast Asia.
History
The IASAS basketball tournament began in 1983,. The event was created to provide student-athletes from member schools with the opportunity to compete at a high level while fostering camaraderie and intercultural understanding. Over the years, the tournament has grown in competitiveness and popularity, with schools alternating as hosts.
Participating Schools
The tournament includes teams from the following IASAS member schools:
- International School Bangkok – Thailand
- Jakarta Intercultural School – Indonesia
- International School of Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
- International School Manila – Philippines
- Singapore American School – Singapore
- Taipei American School – Taiwan
Format
The IASAS basketball tournament follows a round-robin format, with each team playing against all other teams. After the preliminary round, the top teams advance to the semifinals and finals to compete for the championship. Teams reaching the final will play 7 games during the 3 day tournament. Individual awards are often presented for categories such as all Tournament Team.
Cultural and Educational Impact
Beyond athletics, IASAS basketball serves as a platform for students to develop leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural skills. The hosting school often organizes social and educational activities alongside the tournament, reinforcing IASAS’s mission to promote intercultural understanding and collaboration.
IASAS Boys Basketball Champions
1983-2003
Only details of the winner is available on the official IASAS archives for the years 1983 to 2003
| Date | Winner | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 |  Jakarta Intercultural School
|
1 |
| 1984 |  International School Bangkok
|
1 |
| 1985 | International School Bangkok
|
2 |
| 1986 | Jakarta Intercultural School
|
2 |
| 1987 |  Taipei American School
|
1 |
| 1988 | International School Bangkok
|
3 |
| 1989 |  International School Manila
|
1 |
| 1990 | Taipei American School
|
2 |
| 1991 |  Singapore American School
|
1 |
| 1992 | Jakarta Intercultural School
|
3 |
| 1993 | Singapore American School
|
2 |
| 1994 |  International School of Kuala Lumpur
|
1 |
| 1995 | Taipei American School
|
3 |
| 1996 | Singapore American School
|
3 |
| 1997 | International School Manila
|
2 |
| 1998 | International School Bangkok
|
4 |
| 1999 | Singapore American School
|
4 |
| 2000 | Singapore American School
|
5 |
| 2001 | Singapore American School
|
6 |
| 2002 | Singapore American School
|
7 |
| 2003 | Singapore American School
|
8 |
2004-present
Greater detail is available in the IASAS archives from the year 2004 onwards.
Multiple Times Champions
The table below shows the wins by year for the participating schools.
| Rank | School | # | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore American School
|
21 | 1991, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2026 |
| 2 | International School Bangkok
|
6 | 1984, 1985, 1988, 1998, 2007, 2018 |
| 3 | International School Manila
|
5 | 1989, 1997, 2020, 2023, 2024 |
| 4 | Taipei American School
|
4 | 1987, 1990, 1995, 2015 |
| 5 | Jakarta Intercultural School
|
4 | 1983, 1986, 1992, 2017 |
| 6 | International School of Kuala Lumpur
|
2 | 1994, 2025 |
References
- ↑ Editor, Politiko (February 6, 2023). "Amazing champ! Anton Lagdameo, Dawn Zulueta praise son Jacobo's 'never quit' attitude after IASAS basketball win". Politiko. Retrieved Sun March 22 2026. Unknown parameter
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