This list covers 17 basketball teams whose names start with “I,” ranging from the “Indiana Pacers” to “Iraklis Thessaloniki.” These teams span the NBA, WNBA, NCAA, and several international leagues, and they represent cities and regions across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. You’ll find franchises playing at the professional, developmental, and college levels, each with its own fan base and competitive history.

Basketball Teams are organized groups of players who compete together under a shared name, city, or institution, usually as part of a league. Some carry decades of tradition, like the Indiana Pacers, an NBA franchise since 1976, while others made recent headlines, such as the Indiana Fever after drafting Caitlin Clark in 2024. Together, they show how the sport connects local pride to global competition.

Below you’ll find the table with Team, Country, City, League, and Description.

Team: the official name of the basketball team, so you can quickly identify who’s who on this list.

Country: the nation where the team is based, helping you see how basketball reaches across different parts of the world.

City: the specific city the team calls home, giving you a sense of its local roots and community ties.

League: the competition the team plays in, whether that’s the NBA, NCAA, or an international league like the ABA League.

Description: a short overview of the team’s history, notable achievements, or claim to fame, giving you useful context at a glance.

Basketball Teams

TeamCountryCityLeague
Indiana PacersUSAIndianapolisNBA
Indiana FeverUSAIndianapolisWNBA
Indiana HoosiersUSABloomingtonNCAA
Illinois Fighting IlliniUSAChampaignNCAA
Iowa HawkeyesUSAIowa CityNCAA
Iowa State CyclonesUSAAmesNCAA
Idaho VandalsUSAMoscowNCAA
Idaho State BengalsUSAPocatelloNCAA
Iowa WolvesUSADes MoinesNBA G League
Indiana Mad AntsUSAFort WayneNBA G League
Illawarra HawksAustraliaWollongongNBL
Ironi NahariyaIsraelNahariyaIsraeli Premier League
Ironi AshkelonIsraelAshkelonIsraeli Premier League
Ironi Nes ZionaIsraelNes ZionaIsraeli Premier League
IgokeaBosnia and HerzegovinaLaktašiABA League
Indios de MayagüezPuerto RicoMayagüezBSN
Iraklis ThessalonikiGreeceThessalonikiGreek Basket League

Descriptions

Indiana Pacers
An NBA franchise since 1976, the Pacers are known for their up-tempo style and passionate Indiana fan base built on the state’s deep basketball tradition.
Indiana Fever
A WNBA franchise founded in 2000, the Fever became a national talking point after drafting superstar Caitlin Clark in 2024.
Indiana Hoosiers
A storied college basketball program at Indiana University, the Hoosiers have won five NCAA championships and play in the Big Ten Conference.
Illinois Fighting Illini
The men’s basketball team of the University of Illinois, competing in the Big Ten with a national title in 2005 as a runner-up.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The University of Iowa’s basketball program, competing in the Big Ten and known in recent years for its powerhouse women’s team led by Caitlin Clark.
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State University’s basketball team, a Big 12 Conference contender known for tenacious defense and frequent NCAA tournament appearances.
Idaho Vandals
The University of Idaho’s basketball squad, competing in the Big Sky Conference after decades of shifting conference affiliations.
Idaho State Bengals
A Big Sky Conference program at Idaho State University with a long basketball history dating back over a century.
Iowa Wolves
The NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, developing prospects for NBA rosters since relocating to Des Moines.
Indiana Mad Ants
The G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, based in Fort Wayne and used to develop young talent and rehab NBA players.
Illawarra Hawks
One of Australia’s oldest professional basketball clubs, the Hawks have competed in the National Basketball League since 1979.
Ironi Nahariya
A coastal Israeli club that has bounced between the top flight and lower divisions, known for a loyal local following.
Ironi Ashkelon
A southern Israeli basketball club representing the city of Ashkelon in the country’s top professional league.
Ironi Nes Ziona
A competitive Israeli club that has had spells in the Israeli Premier League and European competitions.
Igokea
A Bosnian club competing in the regional ABA League, known for developing players who move on to bigger European teams.
Indios de Mayagüez
One of the most historic franchises in Puerto Rico’s top league, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional, with numerous championship titles.
Iraklis Thessaloniki
A historic Greek club founded in 1908, Iraklis has a long basketball tradition and passionate northern Greek support.
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