Sergey Belov was appointed new head coach of the national team after the EuroBasket. Russia debuted at the 1994 World Cup, reaching the final, losing only to the United States, 91–137. At the EuroBasket 1995, Russia displayed a very mediocre performance at the tournament, where the national team eventually finished up in 7th place, with an (5-4) record overall. Two years later Russia made amends for their lackluster showing at the prior EuroBasket, dismantling France 108–89, to claim the bronze medal. At the 1998 World Cup, Russia repeated their success from their last World Cup appearance, to once again take home the silver medal.