1998 FIBA World Championship
The 1998 FIBA World Championship was the 13th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. The tournament was organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), and hosted in Greece from 29 July to 9 August 1998. It was contested by 16 nations, with matches held at two venues, in Athens and Piraeus.
| Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα Καλαθοσφαίρισης Ανδρών 1998 FIBA pankósmio protáthlima básket 1998 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Greece |
| City | Athens Piraeus |
| Dates | 29 July – 9 August |
| Officially opened by | Konstantinos Stephanopoulos |
| Teams | 16 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Yugoslavia (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Russia |
| Third place | United States |
| Fourth place | Greece |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 62 |
| MVP | Dejan Bodiroga |
| Top scorer | Alberto Herreros (17.9 points per game) |
Because of the National Basketball Association lockout and unlike in the previous championship, the USA Basketball Association was unable to send a team composed of NBA players, thus causing the American national team roster consisting of professional basketball players playing in Europe and two college players. The tournament was won by FR Yugoslavia, in their first participation after the breakup of Yugoslavia, defeating Russia in the final 64–62.