The 2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship was the men's international basketball competition that was held in Formosa, Argentina from 14–18 June 2017.
The successfully defended their title against , 111–60, in the rematch of the Finals. Meanwhile, upended the hosts in the bronze medal game, 78–67, to notch their first ever podium finish in the tournament.
Due to named as the hosts of the U17 World Cup next year, another slot was awarded to FIBA Americas, wherein grabbed the fifth spot by subduing , 71–51.
The top four teams, excluding Argentina qualified for the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup as host.
Venue
FormosaEstadio Polideportivo CincuentenarioCapacity: 4,500
Qualified teams
Group phase A draw was held on 23 May 2017 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
All times are local (UTC−3).
Group A
Group B
Classification round All times are local (UTC-3).
Classification 5–8
Seventh place game
Fifth place game
Final round All times are local (UTC-3).
Semifinals
Third place game
Final
Awards
Most Valuable Player Vernon Carey Jr.
Final ranking Qualified for the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. Qualified for the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup as the hosts. RankTeamRecord 5–0 4–1 3–2 42–3 53–2 61–4 71–4 81–4
References
External links 2017 FIBA Americas U-16 Championship