FIBA announces sanctions following the incidents in the Argentina vs. Dominican Republic game at the 2025 AmeriCup

MANAGUA – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) issued an official statement informing of the disciplinary sanctions arising from the incidents that occurred at the end of the match between Argentina and Dominican Republic, corresponding to the FIBA AmeriCup 2025, played on August 24 in Managua, Nicaragua.

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The FIBA Disciplinary Panel, applying the General Competition Regulations, determined the following measures:

Sanctions for Dominican Republic

• David Jones: suspended for two official FIBA games.
• Juan Guerrero: suspended for one official FIBA game.
• Juan Suero: suspended for one official FIBA game.
• Ángel Delgado: suspended for one official FIBA game, with a probationary period of three years.
  • If he commits a similar offense during this period, he will receive an automatic additional suspension, in addition to any corresponding sanction.
• Financial fine of 20,000 Swiss francs to the Dominican Basketball Federation (FEDOMBAL), of which 10,000 are suspended for a probationary period of three years.

Sanctions for Argentina

• Gonzalo Bressan: suspended for two official FIBA games.
• Francisco Cáffaro: suspended for one official FIBA game.
• Juan Vaulet: suspended for one official FIBA game.
• Financial fine of 2,000 Swiss francs to coach Pablo Prigioni.
• Financial fine of 20,000 Swiss francs to the Argentine Basketball Federation, of which 10,000 are suspended during a three-year probationary period.
FIBA concluded the statement by pointing out that it will not issue further comments on the decision and reaffirming its commitment to respect, discipline, and the integrity of the sport.