DBB Albert Schweitzer Tournament
The Albert Schweitzer Tournament (abbreviated AST), full name Albert Schweitzer Under-18 World Tournament, is an international basketball competition that is played between national basketball teams of the Under-18 men age category. It takes place every two years in Mannheim, Germany, and is contested between teams from 12 countries.
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| No. of teams | 12 |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | Germany (2nd title) |
| Most titles | United States (10 titles) |
| Official website | basketball-bund.de/albert-schweitzer-turnier |
Since FIBA does not organize an Under-18 world championship, the Albert Schweitzer Tournament is internationally recognized and considered an official non-FIBA organized world championship for the Under-18 age group. Originally, the tournament was an Under-19 age event. The organizers of the tournament are the German Basketball Federation and the city of Mannheim. The tournament is named after Albert Schweitzer.