2002 FIBA World Championship
The 2002 FIBA World Championship was the 14th edition of the FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. The tournament was held by the International Basketball Federation from August 29 to September 8, 2002. The United States hosted the event in Indianapolis, Indiana.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Dates | August 29 – September 8 |
| Officially opened by | George W. Bush |
| Teams | 16 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | RCA Dome Conseco Fieldhouse |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Yugoslavia (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Argentina |
| Third place | Germany |
| Fourth place | New Zealand |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 62 |
| MVP | Dirk Nowitzki |
| Top scorer | Dirk Nowitzki (24.0 points per game) |
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