2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship
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The 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship (Arabic: بطولة العالم لكرة السلة 2014 تحت 17 سنة ) was the 3rd edition of the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, the biennial international men's youth basketball championship contested by the U17 national teams of the member associations of FIBA.
Tournament details | |
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Host country | United Arab Emirates |
Dates | 8–16 August |
Teams | 16 |
Venue(s) | 3 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | United States (3rd title) |
Tournament statistics | |
MVP | Malik Newman |
Top scorer | Hachimura (22.6) |
Top rebounds | Toro (13.6) |
Top assists | Peno (3.4) |
Official website | |
2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship | |
← 2012 2016 → |
It was hosted by Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 8 to 16 August 2014.[1] This edition of the tournament was also expanded to sixteen teams.[2][3] The preliminary round took place in Al-Ahli Arena and Al-Wasl Arena, with the Hamdan Sports Complex hosting the final round. This was the first FIBA U17 World Championship that was held outside of Europe.
The United States won their third consecutive title by defeating Australia, in a rematch of the last edition, 99–92 in the final.[4]