1995 Tournament of the Americas
The 1995 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Argentina, from August 15 to August 27, 1995. The games were played in Tucuman and Neuquen. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the three berths allocated to the Americas for the 1996 Summer Olympics, in Atlanta. The United States did not participate in the tournament, as the team claimed the host berth in the Olympics. Puerto Rico defeated Argentina in the final, to win the tournament. Brazil beat Canada in the third place game, to claim the final Olympic berth.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Argentina |
| Dates | 15–27 August |
| Teams | 10 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Puerto Rico (4th title) |
| Runners-up | Argentina |
| Third place | Brazil |
| Fourth place | Canada |
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