The 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup (Spanish: Copa del Mundo de Baloncesto FIBA Sub-17 2018) was the 5th edition of the
FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, the biennial international men's youth
basketball
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championship contested by the U17 national teams of the member associations of
FIBA
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.
It was hosted by
Rosario
Rosario () is the largest city in the central provinces of Argentina, Argentine province of Santa Fe Province, Santa Fe. The city is located northwest of Buenos Aires, on the west bank of the Paraná River. Rosario is the third-most populous ci ...
and
Santa Fe,
Argentina
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, from 30 June to 8 July 2018. The United States won their fifth title at the Under-17 World Cup, after defeating France in the final.
Bids
The host was chosen in 2017 it was decided to be held in Argentina over Bulgaria which will host in 2020, it also beat out Israel.
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Qualified teams
Draw
The draw was held on 14 March 2018 in
Rosario
Rosario () is the largest city in the central provinces of Argentina, Argentine province of Santa Fe Province, Santa Fe. The city is located northwest of Buenos Aires, on the west bank of the Paraná River. Rosario is the third-most populous ci ...
,
Argentina
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.
Preliminary round
''All times are local (
UTC–3).''
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Final round
Round of 16
9–16th classification playoffs
9–16th place quarterfinals
13–16th place semifinals
15th place game
13th place game
9–12th place semifinals
Eleventh place game
Ninth place game
Quarterfinals
5–8th classification playoffs
5–8th place semifinals
Seventh place game
Fifth place game
Semifinals
Third place game
Final
Final standings
Statistics and awards
Statistical leaders
;Points
;Rebounds
;Assists
;Blocks
;Steals
Awards
;All-Tournament Team
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André Curbelo
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Killian Hayes
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Jalen Green
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Vernon Carey Jr.
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Oumar Ballo
Marketing
The logo and brand identity of the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup was unveiled during the Argentina-Uruguay
2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas qualifier match held in 23 February 2018 in
Olavarría. The logo design was inspired from the
Flag of Argentina
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. The ball represents the sun of the flag while the hands depicted contesting a
tip off was derived from the two blue bands of the flag. The hands are meant to evoke a "sense of a journey unfolding". The brand identity used for the tournament had its sun as its primary symbol which is meant to symbolize the "new stars that will rise and shine" in the tournament.
References
External links
Official website
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FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup
2018 in youth sport
International basketball competitions hosted by Argentina
2018 in Argentine sport
Youth sport in Argentina