2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship
The 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship was the qualifying tournament for FIBA Asia at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. The tournament was held in Tehran, Iran from September 25 to October 4.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Iran |
| Dates | September 25-October 4 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | China (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Philippines |
| Third place | Japan |
| Fourth place | Chinese Taipei |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top scorer | Mahipal Singh (25.1 points per game) |
| Official website | |
| 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship | |
China successfully defended their title against the first time finalists, the Philippines, 85-78, in the championship match considered as the most competitive finals so far in FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship history. Both teams, as well as Japan, who defeated Chinese Taipei for the bronze medal, 85-72, will represent FIBA Asia in the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in United Arab Emirates in 2014.
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