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was played. It was one of the sports that took the Games to regional

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Venues

Medal summary

Medal count

Results

Men's

Group A

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Group B

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Fifth to Eighth place

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Seventh place

Fifth place match

Semifinals

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Bronze Medal Match

Gold Medal Match

Women's

Group A

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Group B

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Fifth to Eighth place

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Seventh place

Fifth place match

Semifinals

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Bronze Medal Match

Gold Medal Match

References

External links

Official 2006 Commonwealth Games Basketball page
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2006 in basketball 2006 2005–06 in Australian basketball International basketball competitions hosted by Australia