The 1999 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (Portuguese: Campeonato Mundial Sub-19 da FIBA de 1999) was the 6th edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship. It was held in multiple cities in Portugal, with the later rounds held in the capital city of Lisbon, from 15 to 25 July 1999. Spain won their first championship in the tournament, by defeating the United States, 94–87 in the Gold Medal Game. Croatia notched their first-ever podium finish, after defeating Argentina 66–59, in the Bronze Medal Game. Andrei Kirilenko of Russia, was named the tournament MVP.
Venues Location City Round Lisbon Second and knockout stages Porto Preliminary stage Aveiro Preliminary stage Almada Preliminary stage Faro Preliminary stage
Qualified teams Means of Qualification Dates Venue Berths Qualifiers Host Nation 1 Defending Champions 12–22 July 1995 Athens 1 1998 FIBA Under-18 African Championship 27 August – 3 September 1998 Alexandria 2 1998 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship 5–11 July 1998 Puerto Plata 4 1998 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship 5–13 November 1998 Kolkata 3 1998 FIBA Under-18 European Championship 3–12 July 1998 Varna 4 1998 FIBA Under-18 Oceania Championship 1 Total 16
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 7–1 6–2 4th 3–5 5th 5–3 6th 5–3 7th 4–4 8th 3–5 9th 6–2 10th 4–4 11th 3–5 12th 4–4 13th 4–4 14th 2–6 15th 1–7 16th 0–8 Source: FIBA Archive
Awards
Most Valuable Player Andrei Kirilenko
References
External links FIBA Basketball Archive