FIBA confirmed the 64-year-old Australian would replace the outgoing Carl Men Ky Ching for a four-year term running up to 2010.
The election took place during the FIBA World Congress in the Tokyo Prince Hotel Park Tower, where the assembly of the 212 national federations of FIBA took place. A total of 104 national federations were present at the Congress.
Elphinston said: “We are currently experiencing our best ever FIBA World Championship here in Japan, with sell-out crowds, television coverage in some 155 countries and strong performances from all 5 continents of the world.
“FIBA looks forward to an exciting Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, increased commercial opportunities and player development with the emphasis of further developing strong leagues in all 213 member federations."
