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FIBA AfroBasket 2021

FIBA AfroBasket 2021 was the 30th edition of the FIBA AfroBasket, a men's basketball continental championship of Africa.[1] The tournament was hosted by Rwanda for the first time.[2] It was originally scheduled to take place between 17 and 29 August 2021, but it was moved back a week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to 24 August to 5 September 2021.[3]

The tournament featured 16 teams, with South Sudan debuting at the AfroBasket stage. Tunisia was the defending champion, having won the 2017 tournament and they defended their title with a final win over Ivory Coast, while Senegal won the bronze medal.[4]

Host selection

In June 2019, FIBA Africa announced that Rwanda hosts the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket outbesting the bids of Senegal, Ivory Coast, and DR Congo.[2]

Venue

The entire tournament was hosted at the Kigali Arena, which was opened in August 2019. It is also the biggest indoor arena in East Africa.

Qualification

The qualification started in 2020, with nine teams participating in the pre-qualifiers, including the four eliminated teams from the 2019 World Cup African Qualifiers. The hosts Rwanda qualified directly to the AfroBasket 2021.

Qualified teams

Draw

The draw was held on 28 May 2021.[5]

Squads

Each team consisted of 12 players.

Preliminary round

The schedule was released on 8 June 2021.[6]

All times are local (UTC+2).

Group A

Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Rwanda 74–82 Cape Verde
  2. ^ a b DR Congo 58–73 Angola

Group B

Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c Egypt 1–1, +8 PD; Guinea 1–1, + 7 PD; Central African Republic 1–1 −15 PD

Group C

Updated to match(es) played on 29 August 2021. Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

Group D

Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
The match was a forfeit by Cameroon due to health concerns.[7]

Knockout stage

Bracket

Qualification to quarterfinals

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third place game

Final

Final standings

Source:[8]

Statistics and awards

Statistical leaders

Players

Teams

Awards

The awards were announced on 5 September 2021.[11]


See also

References

  1. ^ "Overview". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b Sikubwabo, Damas (24 June 2019). "Rwanda Wins Afrobasket 2021 Bid, Beating 3 Others". All Africa. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  3. ^ "FIBA's Executive Committee confirms global calendar update". FIBA. 9 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Mejri and Roll spark Tunisia to FIBA AfroBasket 2021 title". FIBA. 5 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Draw results in for 2021 FIBA AfroBasket". FIBA. 28 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Schedule confirmed for 2021 FIBA AfroBasket". FIBA. 8 June 2021.
  7. ^ "FIBA Statement about the AfroBasket 2021 game Cameroon vs South Sudan". FIBA. 25 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Final standings". FIBA. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Player statistical leaders". FIBA. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Teams statistical leaders". FIBA. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  11. ^ "MVP Ben Romdhane headlines FIBA AfroBasket 2021 All-Star team". FIBA. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.

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