2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship

The 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship was an international basketball competition that was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 7–11 June 2017.

2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship
5th FIBA Americas Women's Basketball Championship
Tournament details
Host country Argentina
Dates7–11 June
Teams8
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions United States (4th title)
Tournament statistics
MVP Aliyah Boston
Top scorer Esquer (17.2)
Top rebounds Masikewich (10.2)
Top assists Chagas (5.2)
Official website
Official website

The United States defeated the defending champions Canada, 91–46, in the final game to reclaim the championship. Meanwhile, the hosts Argentina edged first-time semifinalists Colombia in the bronze medal game, 59–52, in overtime. The top four teams qualified to the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup.

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