The 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (Greek: 2003 Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα FIBA Under-19) was the 7th edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship organized by FIBA. It was held in the Greek city of Thessaloniki from 10 to 20 July 2003. won the tournament by beating , 126–92, in the final, for their maiden title. Andrew Bogut was named the tournament MVP.

Venue The tournament was supposed to be held in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, however due to 2002–2004 SARS outbreak, on 25 May 2003, FIBA Central Board decided to move the competition to another venue. Greece, which previously hosted the 1995 edition, stepped forward to host the tournament.

Location City Round Thessaloniki All Rounds

Qualified teams Means of Qualification Dates Venue Berths Qualifiers Host Nation 25 May 2003 1 2002 FIBA Under-18 African Championship 2–9 August 2002 Cairo 2 2002 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship 24–28 July 2002 La Asunción 4 2002 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship 16–26 December 2002 Kuwait City 4 12002 FIBA Under-18 European Championship 12–21 July 2002 Böblingen 4 22002 FIBA Under-18 Oceania Championship Sydney 1 Total 16

1Asia has 3 slots allotted and Malaysia qualified to the world championships as the initial hosts of the competition before it was relocated to Greece. Malaysia's qualification has been retained as no changes on the participation teams took place.

2Europe has 4 slots allotted and Greece qualified to the world championships as third placers. As Greece became the tournament hosts, fifth placer Turkey qualified to fill up the remaining European slot as a result.

Preliminary round Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Quarterfinal round Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

Classification 13th–16th

Semifinals

15th place

13th place

Classification 9th–12th

Semifinals

11th place

9th place

Classification 5th–8th

Semifinals

7th place

5th place

Final round

Semifinals

3rd place

Final

Final standings Rank Team Record 7–1 5–3 6–2 4th 5–3 5th 7–1 6th 3–5 7th 3–5 8th 4–4 9th 6–2 10th 5–3 11th 4–4 12th 2–6 13th 3–5 14th 2–6 15th 1–7 16th 1–7

Statistical leaders

Points Name PPG Linas Kleiza 29.1 J. J. Barea 27.0 Andrew Bogut 26.3 Mílton Barros 22.1 Roko Ukić 19.8

Rebounds Name RPG Andrew Bogut 17.0 Drago Pašalić 13.2 Peter John Ramos 11.5 Yi Jianlian 11.5 Miguel Marriaga 10.9

Assists Name APG J. J. Barea 5.3 Tae-Sool Kim 5.0 Deron Williams 5.0 Jure Močnik 4.9 Roko Ukić 4.7

Blocks Name BPG Jaber Rouzbahani 4.9 Miguel Marriaga 3.4 Olatunji Muyiwa Soroye 2.5 Peter John Ramos 2.2 Darius Šilinskis 2.1

Steals Name SPG Vassilis Xanthopoulos 3.1 Juan Pablo Figueroa 2.8 Amir Amini 2.6 Roko Ukić 2.6 Abubakar Usman 2.6

Player Game Highs Name Points Dee Brown 47 Linas Kleiza 42 Engin Atsür 41 Andrew Bogut 39 Engin Atsür 37

Awards

Most Valuable Player Andrew Bogut

References

External links FIBA Basketball Archive