The 1991 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (French: Championnat du monde des moins de 19 ans 1991 de la FIBA) was the 4th edition of the
FIBA U19 World Championship. It was held in
Edmonton
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,
Canada
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from 26 July to 4 August 1991. The
United States
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won their third championship in the tournament, after beating
Italy
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in overtime 90–85 in the final.
Dejan Bodiroga
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During his playing career, he mainly played at the sm ...
of
Yugoslavia
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was named the
tournament MVP, despite their team losing the bronze medal game against
Argentina
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.
Venue
Qualified teams
Preliminary round
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Quarterfinal round
Group E
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Group F
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Group G
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Group H
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Classification 13th–16th
Source
FIBA Archive
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Semifinals
15th place
13th place
Classification 9th–12th
Source
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Semifinals
11th place
9th place
Classification 5th–8th
Source
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Semifinals
7th place
5th place
Final round
Source
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Semifinals
3rd place
Final
Final standings
Source
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Awards
References
External links
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1987
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1987 in basketball
International youth basketball competitions hosted by Italy
1987–88 in Italian basketball
July 1987 sports events in Europe
August 1987 sports events in Europe