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.
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.
Qualification
According to the FIBA Asia rules, the number of participating teams in the 2013 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship was set at sixteen (16). Each zone had two places, and the hosts (Iran) and holders (China) were automatically qualified. The other four places were allocated to the zones according to performance in the 2011 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship.FIBA Internal Rules , FIBA Asia Central Board, December 2011, p. 63
Central Asia (1) East Asia (1+2+2) Gulf (2) South Asia (1) Southeast Asia (2+1) West Asia (1+2+1) *TBD **
* Withdrew.
** Only 3 teams registered from West Asia.
Draw Group AGroup BGroup CGroup D
Preliminary round Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Second round Group E
Group F
Classification 9th–12th
Semifinals
11th place
9th place
Final round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals 5th–8th
Semifinals
7th place
5th place
3rd place
Final
Final standing Qualified for the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship RankTeamRecord 9–0 7–2 7–24 6–35 6–36 4–573–684–593–5102–5112–5123–5130–30–3
Awards
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