2021 FIBA U18 European Challengers explained

Tourney Name:FIBA U18 European Challengers
Year:2021
Size:270px
Dates:3–8 August 2021
Num Teams:32
Venues:5
Cities:5
Website:www.fiba.basketball
Prevseason:2019 Division A
2019 Division B
2019 Division C
Nextseason:2022 Division A
2022 Division B
2022 Division C

The 2021 FIBA U18 European Challengers were international basketball competitions which took place from 3 to 8 August 2021, replacing the cancelled 2021 FIBA U18 European Championship.[1]

History

The 2020 edition of FIBA U18 European Championship was to be held in Konya, Turkey but was postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic continued in 2021, the FIBA Europe decided to hold alternative format of competition to replace traditional format of U18 European Championship where 16 or more teams gather in one place.

Structure

Participating teams

Top-18 Challengers

19–25 Challenger

26–32 Challenger

Top-18 Challengers

Group A

The Group A tournament was played in Skopje, North Macedonia.

Group B

The Group B tournament was played in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Group C

The Group C tournament was played in Konya, Turkey.

19–25 Challenger

The Groups D/E tournament was played in Levice, Slovakia.

Group phase

Group E

Consolation round

Group Z

Final Four

19th place match

Final standings

RankTeam
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

26–32 Challenger

The Groups F/G tournament was played in Tirana, Albania.

Group phase

Group G

Consolation round

Group X

Final Four

26th place match

Final standings

RankTeam
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: FIBA Europe Board approves alternative format for Youth Competitions, new dates for Small Countries Championships . 21 July 2021 . . 11 May 2021.