It plays in the FIBA Americas division, and more specifically, within the Central American region.

On April 20, 2021, after five days of play, El Salvador advanced to the second round of 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification.

The week of games were played at the Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda in the city of San Salvador.

A three-pointer by José Araujo, with 49 seconds remaining sealed the win for El Salvador.

[2] Center Ronnie Aguilar was crucial in defense, as he blocked Kevin Foster at the end of the game and avoided the tie on the scoreboard.