The partnership will provide a database of 37,000 indoor and outdoor courts around the world, including competition venues which have hosted FIBA events.

Courts of the World was founded in 2007.

The service has an interactive map, which allows players to locate courts in over 10,000 cities in more than 200 countries around the world.

FIBA said the Courts of the World displays thousands of photos and court ratings, which will allow players to find the best spots to play.

Courts of the World’s website also includes a blog looking in detail at some locations, featuring top 10s and entries titled "Must Hoop".

FIBA cited an entry in Argentina with a mural of the country's basketball legend Manu Ginobili, while another is a smart playground in Slovenia supported by FIBA EuroBasket 2017 champion Goran Dragic.

"Our goals of promoting the game of basketball and uniting the basketball community are aligned with FIBA's, and we look forward to giving players of all levels across the globe an easy way to find and play on outdoor courts and indoor facilities," said Courts of the World owner Ryan O'Leary.

The FIBA said it is merging its data with Courts of the World to help players.

"We have chosen to partner with Courts of the World because we believe they have the right approach to attract and collaborate with the global basketball community," said Bart Prinssen, Head of FIBA's Equipment and Venue Centre.

"Our goal is to support Courts of the World and to merge our data in order to present the most valuable information online."

The FIBA Equipment and Venue Centre was established with an aim of increasing quantity and quality of worldwide sports venues.

It is hoped the improvement of venues will help the growth and development of the sport of basketball.

FIBA said its Equipment and Venue Centre will collaborate with the Courts of the World team to launch further integration and functionality initiatives over the coming years.

The venue finder can be accessed here.