FIBA Asia is one of five Regions of FIBA (along with Africa, Americas, Europe and Oceania) and is responsible for controlling and developing the sport of basketball in Asia.
Among many tasks, this includes promoting, supervising and directing international competition at the club and national team levels, as well as governing and appointing Asian international referees.
FIBA Asia is an International Federation whose membership consists of the National Basketball Federations of Asia, of which there are currently 44 members.
The Asia Board meets twice a year and is the executive body that represents all 44 National Federations that make up the membership of FIBA Asia.