FIBA AfroBasket 2017


FIBA AfroBasket 2017 was the 29th edition of the AfroBasket, a men's basketball continental championship of Africa. The tournament was jointly hosted by Tunisia and Senegal. Angola was proposed by FIBA Africa to host the tournament, an offer declined as the country is holding general elections in the same period.
Tunisia won their second title after defeating Nigeria 77–65 in the final, while Senegal caught the third place by beating Morocco 73–62.

Qualification

Host selection

On 30 June 2017 FIBA Africa confirmed that Tunisia and Senegal will jointly host FIBA AfroBasket.

Venues

Draw

The draw was held on 16 July 2017 in Mauritius.

Squads

Preliminary round

''All times in Radès are UTC+1 and in Dakar are UTC±0.''

Group A

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Group B

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Group C

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Group D

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Knockout stage

Bracket

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Third place game

Final

Final standings

RankTeamRecord
6–0
4–2
5–1
44–2
52–2
62–2
72–2
82–2
92–1
101–2
111–2
121–2
130–3
140–3
150–3
160–3

Statistical leaders

Players

Source
;Points
Pos.NamePPG
1

Teams

Source
;Points
Pos.NamePPG
182.0
182.0
379.8
476.7
576.5

;Rebounds
Pos.NameRPG
144.5
240.5
340.3
439.8
539.7
539.7

;Assists
Pos.NameAPG
117.5
216.3
315.3
315.3
514.3

;Steals
Pos.NameSPG
112.3
211.7
39.0
48.0
57.8

;Blocks
Pos.NameBPG
16.0
23.0
32.8
42.3
52.2
52.2

;Other statistical leaders
StatNameAvg.
Field goal percentage46.0%
3-point FG percentage35.1%
Free throw percentage68.7%
Turnovers19.5
Fouls27.0

Tournament game highs

Awards

Most Valuable Player

All Tournament Team