The qualification to the AfroBasket 2013 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast remains Burkina Faso's main accomplishment.

Burkina Faso has often struggled with the strong regional competition from neighbouring countries like Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire in the African qualifying Zone 3.

[3] The 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Point guard Herve Yaméogo had been team captain for many years.

In a 2020 interview, the four-time champions with local side RCK highlighted the presence of Burkinabé national team players who play in Europe like Jean Victor Traore, Joris Bado and also others who play for universities in United States.

Yameogo further stressed the inequality of financial assistance from the government compared to association football.