The 2017 FIBA Women's AfroBasket was the 23rd

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, played under the rules of

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, the world governing body for

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, and

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. The tournament was hosted by

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from 18 to 27 August, with games played at

Bamako Bamako ( bm, ߓߡߊ߬ߞߐ߬ ''Bàmakɔ̌'', ff, 𞤄𞤢𞤥𞤢𞤳𞤮 ''Bamako'') is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Mali, with a 2009 population of 1,810,366 and an estimated 2022 population of 2.81 million. It is located on t ...

. The winners and runners-up qualified for the

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. Nigeria won their third title after defeating Senegal 65–48 in the final.

Venue

Squads

Qualification

Preliminary round

The draw of the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2017 took place on 27 May in

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Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

Bracket

;5th place bracket ;9th place bracket

Quarterfinals

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9–12th place semifinals

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5–8th place semifinals

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Semifinals

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Eleventh place game

Ninth place game

Seventh place game

Fifth place game

Third place game

Final

Final standing

Statistics and awards

Statistical leaders

;Points ;Rebounds ;Assists ;Blocks ;Steals

Awards

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*All-Star Team: ** PG –

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** SG –

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** SF –

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** PF –

** C – Naîgnouma Coulibaly

References

External links

Official website
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