2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship explained

Other Titles:2nd Oceanian U17 Men's Basketball Championship
Country:
City:Nouméa
Dates:18–24 August 2019
Num Teams:8
Confederations:1
Venues:2
Cities:1
Count:7
Top Scorer: Roopina (16.8)
Ppg T: (110.8)
Top Rebounds: Baea (13.3)
Rpg T: (59.3)
Top Assists: Giddey (5.0)
Apg T: (19.0)
Website:2019 FIBA U-17 Oceania Championship
Prevseason:2017
Nextseason:2023

The 2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship was an international under-17 basketball tournament that was held from 18 to 24 August 2019 in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The second U17 tournament held after being rechristened from U18 to U17 Oceania championships, this served as the direct qualifier for the 2020 FIBA U18 Asian Championship where 2 slots were allotted for FIBA Oceania, though the U18 Asian tournament was eventually cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

annexed their second straight U17 title, and seventh championship overall by defeating in the Final, 85–56. Meanwhile, notched their first ever podium finish by winning the Bronze Medal match against, 87–59.[1]

Hosts selection

On 23 September 2016, FIBA Oceania announced during their board meeting that Nouméa, New Caledonia will be the host of the 2019 edition of U17 tournament.[2]

Tournament format

The teams have been seeded based on the results of the previous FIBA Oceania Youth competitions. On this rankings, the top four teams were placed in Group A and the next four teams in Group B.

The top two teams in Group A were guaranteed a place in Semifinals, while Group A's third and fourth-placed teams battled the top two teams in Group B in the Quarterfinals which determined the Final Four cast.[3]

Participating teams

On 18 August 2019, the following teams have their rosters confirmed during the technical meeting held in Apia, Samoa:[4]

Group phase

All times are in New Caledonia Time Zone

Group B

Final round

Final

Final standings

Rankwidth=160pxTeamRecord
5–0
3–2
3–3
44–2
51–4
62–3
72–2
80–4
width=20px bgcolor="#ccffcc"Qualified for the 2020 FIBA U18 Asian Championship

Awards

All-Tournament Team

Here are the 2019 FIBA U17 Oceania All-Star Five for the Men's Division:[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australia win 2019 FIBA U17 Oceania Championship. 24 August 2019. FIBA Oceania. 13 January 2023.
  2. Web site: FIBA Oceania board determines 2017–2019 youth championship hosts. 23 September 2016. FIBA Oceania. 13 January 2023.
  3. Web site: 2019 FIBA U17 Oceania Championship schedule and format finalized. 5 August 2019. FIBA Oceania. 13 January 2023.
  4. Web site: FIBA U17 Oceania Championship roster finalized. 18 August 2019. FIBA Oceania. 13 January 2023.
  5. Web site: FIBA U17 Oceania Championship All-Star Five. 25 August 2019. FIBA Oceania. 13 January 2023.