The 1987 FIBA European Championship for Cadettes was the 7th edition of the European basketball championship for U16 women's teams, today known as FIBA U16 Women's European Championship. 12 teams featured in the competition, held in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland, from 26 July to 2 August 1987.
The Soviet Union won their seventh title in a row.
Participating teams
Preliminary round In the preliminary round, the twelve teams were allocated in two groups of six teams each. The top two teams of each group advanced to the semifinals. The third and fourth place of each group qualified for the 5th-8th playoffs. The last two teams of each group qualified for the 9th-12th playoffs.
Group A
Group B
Playoffs 9th-12th playoff
5th-8th playoff
Championship playoff
Final standings
Rank Team4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th
External links Official Site