The 2022 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries was the 18th edition of this competition. It took place in

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, from 28 June to 3 July 2022.

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were the defending champions; but they didn't participate in this edition.

Participating teams

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and

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did not participate this season. They were replaced by

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, winners in 2016, which was about to come back to competition after its withdrawal from the EuroBasket 2021 pre-qualifiers, and

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, winners in 2006 and 2008, which was set for a comeback to competition since its participation in the

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Group phase

''All times are local ( Central European Summer Time – UTC+2).''

Group A

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Group B

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Final round

Bracket

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Fifth place game

Third place game

Final

Individual statistics

Source:

Scoring leader

* Samuel Deguara & * Chris Jones (24.5 points per game)

Rebounding leader

* Samuel Deguara (12.5 rebounds per game)

Assists leader

* Chris Jones (7.3 assists per game)

Blocks leader

* Samuel Deguara (1.8 blocks per game)

Steals leader

* Orhan Haciyeva (1.8 steals per game)

Awards

The tournament's individual award were announced after the final on 3 July. * Most Valuable Player: Chris Jones * All-Star Five: ** G

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** G Chris Jones ** F Andre Spight ** F

Orhan Aydın Orhan Aydın Hacıyev (born 1 October 1989) is an Azerbaijani professional basketball player who currently plays for Semt77 Yalovaspor of the Turkish Basketball First League. He plays the power forward position. He is 2.03 m tall. He is member ...

** C Samuel Deguara

References

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