Qualification for the 1997 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1997 took place between 24 May 1995[1] and 26 February 1997.[2] A total of fourteen teams qualified for the tournament, joining hosts Spain and European Champions Yugoslavia.
A total of 43 teams participated. Competition consisted of two stages:
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|}Rules=1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
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