The 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship (Arabic: بطولة العالم لكرة السلة 2014 تحت 17 سنة ) was the 3rd edition of the

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, the biennial international men's youth

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championship contested by the U17 national teams of the member associations of

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. It was hosted by

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from 8 to 16 August 2014. This edition of the tournament was also expanded to sixteen teams. The preliminary round took place in Al-Ahli Arena and Al-Wasl Arena, with the

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hosting the final round. This was the first FIBA U17 World Championship that was held outside of

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. The United States won their third consecutive title by defeating Australia, in a rematch of the last edition, 99–92 in the final.

Qualification

Sixteen teams had qualified for this year's edition. * 2013 FIBA Africa Under-16 Championship ** ** * 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship ** ** ** * 2013 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship ** ** ** ** * 2013 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship ** ** ** ** ** * 2013 FIBA Oceania Under-17 Championship ** *Host nation **

Preliminary round

The draw took place on 12 February 2014.Schedule
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Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Final round

Round of 16

9th–16th place classification playoffs

9th–16th place quarterfinals

13th–16th place semifinals

9th–12th place semifinals

15th place game

13th place game

Eleventh place game

Ninth place game

Quarterfinals

5–8th place playoffs

5–8th place semifinals

Seventh place game

Fifth place game

Championship

Semifinals

Third place game

Final

Final standings

Awards

;All-Tournament Team *

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* Nikola Rakićević *

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Statistical leaders

;Points ;Rebounds ;Assists ;Blocks ;Steals

References

External links

Official website
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