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    BOYS – U17 WORLD CUP CYCLE FIBA Centrobasket U15 Qualifiers Championship

    The FIBA Centrobasket U15 Qualifiers mark the first step for boys under 14 in Central America and the Caribbean on their journey to the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. Held every two years, this tournament determines which four teams will advance to compete in the FIBA Centrobasket U15 Championship the following year.

    FIBA Centrobasket U15 Championship

    Puerto Rico crowned champions of FIBA Centrobasket U15 Championship 2022

    The FIBA Centrobasket U15 Championship brings together the best young talent from Central America and the Caribbean every two years. Open to boys under 15, this tournament qualifies three teams to advance to the FIBA U16 AmeriCup the following year.

    FIBA South American U15 Championship

    For boys under 15 in South America, the FIBA South American U15 Championship is the gateway to the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. Held every two years, this tournament has a long-standing tradition, qualifying three teams to the FIBA U16 AmeriCup and promoting top youth basketball across the region for over 30 years.

    FIBA U16 AmeriCup

    USA win gold at FIBA U16 AmeriCup 2023

    As the premier youth basketball event in the Americas for boys under 16, the FIBA U16 AmeriCup showcases the continent’s top talent every two years. Since its inception in 2009, the tournament has served as the qualifying platform for four teams to compete in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, setting the stage for the next generation of stars.

    GIRLS – U17 WORLD CUP CYCLE FIBA Centrobasket U15 Women’s Qualifiers Championship

    The FIBA Centrobasket U15 Women’s Qualifiers is the starting point for girls under 14 in Central America and the Caribbean on their path to the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup. Held every two years, this tournament determines which four teams will advance to the FIBA Centrobasket U15 Women’s Championship the following year.

    FIBA Centrobasket U15 Women’s Championship

    The FIBA Centrobasket U15 Women’s Championship is the premier event for girls under 15 in the Central American and Caribbean region. Taking place every two years, this competition qualifies three teams to compete in the FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup the following year.

    FIBA South American U15 Women’s Championship

    Argentina have captured the gold medal at the FIBA South American U15 Women’s Championship 2022

    The FIBA South American U15 Women’s Championship is the launchpad for girls under 15 in the region as they pursue a ticket to the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup. Held every two years, the tournament has been shaping the future of South American basketball for over 25 years and qualifies three teams for the FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup.

    FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup

    The FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup is the top youth tournament in the Americas for girls under 16, taking place every two years. Launched in 2009, the event serves as a qualifier for the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup, with the top four teams earning their spot on the global stage.

    BOYS - U19 WORLD CUP CYCLE

    FIBA Centrobasket U17 Qualifiers Championship (Boys)

    The FIBA Centrobasket U17 Qualifiers sets the stage for boys under 16 in Central America and the Caribbean to begin their journey to the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Held every two years, the tournament qualifies four teams to advance to the FIBA Centrobasket U17 Championship.

    FIBA Centrobasket U17 Championship (Boys)

    The FIBA Centrobasket U17 Championship is the pinnacle of youth basketball for boys under 17 in the Central American and Caribbean regions. This biennial tournament qualifies four teams to the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, advancing them closer to the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.

    FIBA South American U17 Championship (Boys)

    The FIBA South American U17 Championship, held every two years, marks the beginning of the journey for boys under 17 aiming for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. The tournament qualifies three South American teams to the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, with the best talent across the continent competing for a chance at international glory.

    FIBA U18 AmeriCup (Boys)

    The FIBA U18 AmeriCup is the premier youth basketball tournament in the Americas for boys under 18. Taking place every two years, the tournament has a rich history of over 30 years and serves as a qualifying event for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, with the top four teams advancing.

    GIRLS – U19 WORLD CUP CYCLE

    FIBA Centrobasket U17 Women’s Qualifiers Championship

    The FIBA Centrobasket U17 Women’s Qualifiers is the first step for girls under 16 from Central America and the Caribbean aiming for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Every two years, this event qualifies four teams to the FIBA Centrobasket U17 Women’s Championship.

    FIBA Centrobasket U17 Women’s Championship

    The FIBA Centrobasket U17 Women’s Championship is the top competition for girls under 17 in the Central American and Caribbean regions. Held every two years, the tournament qualifies three teams to the FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup, bringing them closer to competing on the world stage.

    FIBA South American U17 Women’s Championship

    The FIBA South American U17 Women’s Championship, held every two years, kicks off the Road to the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. The tournament qualifies three teams to the FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup, showcasing the best young talent in South America.

    FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup

    United States asserts its dominance with another FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup crown

    The FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup is the premier youth event for girls under 18 across the Americas. This competition, formally the FIBA U18 Americas Women’s Championship, has over 30 years of history and serves as a qualifier for the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, with the top four teams earning their place every two years.