2023 FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup – Men's tournament explained

Tourney Name:FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup – Men's tournament
Year:2023
Size:300px
City:Cairo
Country:Egypt
Dates:December 1–3
Num Teams:8
Count:2
Mvp: Ramy Basha
Prevseason:2022
Nextseason:2024

The 2023 FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup – Men's tournament is the fifth edition of this continental championship. The event was held in Cairo, Egypt for the second consecutive year. It was contested by 8 teams.[1]

Egypt won their second title with a win over Nigeria in the final.[2]

Host selection

Egypt's capital, Cairo, was given the hosting rights on 31 May 2022.[3]

Participating teams

All African National Federations were invited to register a team for the FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2023.

Pool A
  • (1)
  • (3)
  • (4)
  • (8) (withdrew)
  • (9)
Pool B
  • (2)
  • (5)
  • (6)
  • (7)
  • (10) (withdrew)

Venue

Preliminary round

The pools were announced on July 20, 2023.[4]

Pool B

Knockout stage

All times are local.

Final standings

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1 5 5 0 91 75 +16
2 6 3 3 100 100 0
3 5 4 1 88 79 +9
4 6 2 4 98 94 +4
5 4 2 2 62 67 –5
6 4 1 3 66 70 –4
7 3 0 3 42 51 –9
8 3 0 3 40 41 –1

Awards

These players were given the awards after the competition:[5] [2]

Most valuable player

Top scorer

Team of the tournament

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Everything you need to know before FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2023. fiba3x3.com.
  2. Web site: Egypt and Kenya win gold at FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2023. December 3, 2023. fiba3x3.com.
  3. Web site: Cairo to host FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup and U17 Africa Cup in 2022 and 2023. May 31, 2022. fiba3x3.com.
  4. Web site: Pools announced for FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup and U17 Africa Cup in Cairo. July 20, 2023. fiba3x3.com.
  5. Web site: MVP Ramy Basha stars in FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup Men’s Team of the Tournament. December 3, 2023. fiba3x3.com.