2021 FIBA U20 European Challengers explained

Tourney Name:FIBA U20 European Challengers
Year:2021
Size:270px
Dates:19–25 July 2021
Num Teams:26
Venues:4
Cities:4
Website:www.fiba.basketball
Prevseason:2019 Division A
2019 Division B
Nextseason:2022 Division A
2022 Division B

The 2021 FIBA U20 European Challengers were international basketball competitions which took place from 19 to 25 July 2021, replacing the cancelled 2021 FIBA U20 European Championship.[1]

History

The 2020 edition of FIBA U20 European Championship was to be held in Klaipėda, Lithuania, 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 U20 European Championship where 16 or more teams gather in one place.

Structure

Participating teams

Top-18 Challengers

19–26 Challenger

Top-18 Challengers

Group A

The Group A tournament was played in Brno, Czech Republic.

Group B

The Group B tournament was played in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Group C

The Group C tournament was played in Heraklion, Greece.

19–26 Challenger

The Groups D/E tournament was played in Sopron, Hungary.

Group phase

Group E

Consolation round

23rd place match

Final Four

19th place match

Final standings

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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.