1954 FIBA World Championship


The 1954 FIBA World Championship was the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. It was held by the International Basketball Federation, from 23 October to 5 November 1954. Brazil hosted the event at Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. Twelve nations participated in the tournament.

Competing nations

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Classification round

All teams play one game against each other for a total of three games.

Final round

All teams play one game against each other for a total of seven games. The teams with the best records are awarded medals.

Awards

Most Valuable Player

All-tournament team

NameCountry
Carlos Loyzaga
Kirby Minter
Oscar Moglia
Zenny de Azevedo ("Algodão")
Wlamir Marques

Final standings

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