2022 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries explained

Num Teams:6
Country:Malta
City:Ta' Qali
Size:270px
Dates:28 June – 3 July 2022
Champion:ARM
Count:2
Second:MLT
Third:AND
Fourth:AZE
Mvp: Chris Jones
Top Scorer: Samuel Deguara
Chris Jones
Ppg:24.5
Top Rebounds: Samuel Deguara
Rpg:12.5
Top Assists: Chris Jones
Apg:7.3
Prevseason:2021
Nextseason:2024
Website:www.fiba.basketball

The 2022 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries was the 18th edition of this competition. It took place in Ta' Qali, Malta, from 28 June to 3 July 2022.[1] Ireland were the defending champions; but they didn't participate in this edition.

Participating teams

Ireland, Moldova and Norway did not participate this season. They were replaced by Armenia, winners in 2016, which was about to come back to competition after its withdrawal from the EuroBasket 2021 pre-qualifiers, and Azerbaijan, winners in 2006 and 2008, which was set for a comeback to competition since its participation in the EuroBasket 2013 qualification.

TeamBest placement in tournament
15th2021Champion (1998, 2000, 2004, 2012, 2014)88
2nd2016Champion (2016)93
4th2008Champion (2006, 2008)NR
18th2021Fourth place (1998, 2018)148
18th2021Champion (2018)94
17th2021Champion (2002)123

Group phase

All times are local (Central European Summer Time – UTC+2).

Group A

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Group B

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Final round

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Final

Individual statistics

Source:[2]

Scoring leader

Rebounding leader

Assists leader

Blocks leader

Steals leader

Awards

The tournament's individual award were announced after the final on 3 July.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.fiba.basketball/europe/smallcountries/2022 2022 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries official website
  2. Web site: Players statistics of the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries 2022 . 2023-04-11 . FIBA.basketball . en.
  3. Web site: Armenia celebrate title triumph; Jones takes home MVP award . 2022-07-05 . FIBA.basketball . en.