1994 FIBA World Championship
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The 1994 FIBA World Championship
was an international basketball
competition hosted by Canada
from August 4 to August 14, 1994. The tournament was held at SkyDome
and Maple Leaf Gardens
in Toronto as well as at Copps Coliseum
in Hamilton
. The hosting duties were originally awarded to Belgrade
, Yugoslavia
, but after United Nations
imposed a trade embargo on the Balkan country, Toronto stepped in as a replacement option in 1992.
The tournament was won by the United States - Dream Team II, who beat Russia
137-91 in the Final. The United States finished with a perfect 8-0 record (8 wins and 0 losses). The bronze medal was won by Croatia
who beat Greece
78-60 in the bronze-medal game.
FIBA Africa
(2)
FIBA Asia (2)
FIBA Americas
(4+2) (Host Nation) (Olympic Champions)
FIBA Oceania
(1)
FIBA Europe
(5)
August 4, 1994
August 5, 1994
August 7, 1994
August 4, 1994
August 5, 1994
August 6, 1994
August 4, 1994
August 5, 1994
August 6, 1994
August 4, 1994
August 5, 1994
August 7, 1994
August 9, 1994
August 10, 1994
August 11, 1994
August 12, 1994
August 8, 1994
August 10, 1994
August 11, 1994
August 12, 1994
August 8, 1994
August 9, 1994
August 11, 1994
August 8, 1994
August 9, 1994
August 11, 1994
Reggie Miller
Shawn Kemp
Dino Rađa Shaquille O'Neal
FIBA World Championship
The FIBA World Championship is an international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation , the sport's global governing body...
was an international basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
competition hosted by Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
from August 4 to August 14, 1994. The tournament was held at SkyDome
Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
and Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena that was converted into a Loblawssupermarket and Ryerson University athletic centre in Toronto, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street in Toronto's Garden District.One of the temples of hockey, it was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the...
in Toronto as well as at Copps Coliseum
Copps Coliseum
Copps Coliseum is a sports and entertainment arena, on the corner of Bay Street North and York Boulevard, in Hamilton, Ontario. Depending on event, the Copps Coliseum has a capacity of up to 19,000.It is named after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor K...
in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
. The hosting duties were originally awarded to Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
, but after United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
imposed a trade embargo on the Balkan country, Toronto stepped in as a replacement option in 1992.
The tournament was won by the United States - Dream Team II, who beat Russia
Russia national basketball team
The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships...
137-91 in the Final. The United States finished with a perfect 8-0 record (8 wins and 0 losses). The bronze medal was won by Croatia
Croatia national basketball team
The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation...
who beat Greece
Greece national basketball team
The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World...
78-60 in the bronze-medal game.
Venues
Three stadia were used during the tournament:| Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... |
Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... |
Hamilton Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe... |
|---|---|---|
| SkyDome Rogers Centre Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League... |
Maple Leaf Gardens Maple Leaf Gardens Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena that was converted into a Loblawssupermarket and Ryerson University athletic centre in Toronto, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street in Toronto's Garden District.One of the temples of hockey, it was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the... |
Copps Coliseum Copps Coliseum Copps Coliseum is a sports and entertainment arena, on the corner of Bay Street North and York Boulevard, in Hamilton, Ontario. Depending on event, the Copps Coliseum has a capacity of up to 19,000.It is named after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor K... |
| Capacity: 28,708 | Capacity: 16,538 | Capacity: 18,436 |
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Competing nations
The following national teams competed:FIBA Africa
FIBA Africa Championship 1993
The FIBA Africa Championship 1993 was hosted by Kenya from September 18 to September 28, 1993. The games were played in Nairobi. This FIBA Africa Championship was to earn the two berths allocated to Africa for the 1994 FIBA World Championship in Canada...
(2)
FIBA Asia (2)
FIBA Americas
1993 Tournament of the Americas
The 1993 Tournament of the Americas, known now as the FIBA Americas Championship, was a basketball championship hosted by Puerto Rico from August 28 to September 5, 1993. The games were played in San Juan. This FIBA Americas Championship was to earn the four berths allocated to the Americas for...
(4+2) (Host Nation) (Olympic Champions)
FIBA Oceania
FIBA Oceania Championship 1993
-Championship:-Final standings:Australia qualified for the 1994 FIBA World Championship.-External links:*...
(1)
FIBA Europe
EuroBasket 1993
-Venues:-First round:-A - Karlsruhe:-B - Berlin:-C - Karlsruhe:-D - Berlin:-Second round:-E - Karlsruhe:-F - Berlin:-Finals in Munich:-Places 5-8 in Munich:-Finals in Munich:-Final rankings:# # #...
(5)
Group A
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United StatesUnited States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 352 | 259 |
 ChinaChina national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 252 | 301 |
 SpainSpain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 249 | 260 |
 BrazilBrazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 242 | 275 |
August 4, 1994
| United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
115–100 | Spain Spain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
| China China national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
97–93 | Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
August 5, 1994
| Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
67–73 | Spain Spain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
| United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
132–77 | China China national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
August 7, 1994
| Spain Spain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
76–78 | China China national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
| United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
105–82 | Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CroatiaCroatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 272 | 187 |
 Australia |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 249 | 255 |
 CubaCuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 244 | 257 |
 Korea RepublicKorea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 217 | 283 |
August 4, 1994
| Australia |
87–85 | Korea Republic Korea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
| Croatia Croatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
85–65 | Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
August 5, 1994
| Croatia Croatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
104–53 | Korea Republic Korea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
| Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
87–93 | Australia |
August 6, 1994
| Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
92–79 | Korea Republic Korea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
| Croatia Croatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
83–69 | Australia |
Group C
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RussiaRussia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 251 | 205 |
 Canada |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 240 | 198 |
 ArgentinaArgentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 204 | 234 |
 AngolaAngola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 186 | 244 |
August 4, 1994
| Canada |
83–52 | Angola Angola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
| Russia Russia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
84–64 | Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
August 5, 1994
| Canada |
91–73 | Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
| Russia Russia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
94–75 | Angola Angola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
August 6, 1994
| Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
67–59 | Angola Angola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
| Russia Russia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
73–66 | Canada |
Group D
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GreeceGreece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 201 | 183 |
 Puerto Rico |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 248 | 219 |
 GermanyGermany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 217 | 198 |
 EgyptEgypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 183 | 249 |
August 4, 1994
| Greece Greece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
68–58 | Germany Germany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
| Puerto Rico |
102–74 | Egypt Egypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
August 5, 1994
| Greece Greece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
69–53 | Egypt Egypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
| Puerto Rico |
74–81 | Germany Germany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
August 7, 1994
| Germany Germany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
78–56 | Egypt Egypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
| Puerto Rico |
72–64 | Greece Greece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
Group A / medal play-off
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 348 | 251 |
| Russia Russia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 298 | 272 |
| Australia |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 244 | 287 |
| Puerto Rico |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 249 | 329 |
August 9, 1994
| Russia Russia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
101–85 | Puerto Rico |
| United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
130–74 | Australia |
August 10, 1994
| Puerto Rico |
83–134 | United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
| Australia |
76–103 | Russia Russia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
August 11, 1994
| Australia |
94–81 | Puerto Rico |
August 12, 1994
| United States United States national basketball team The United States men's national basketball team represents the United States of America in international men's basketball. The USA is the most successful team in international competition, winning medals in all sixteen Olympic tournaments it has entered, coming away with thirteen golds... |
111–94 | Russia Russia national basketball team The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its powerful basketball team. It has won 2 silver medals in the FIBA World Championships... |
Group B / medal play-off
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia Croatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 278 | 189 |
| Greece Greece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 206 | 213 |
| Canada |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 222 | 224 |
| China China national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 192 | 272 |
August 8, 1994
| Greece Greece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
74–71 | Canada |
| Croatia Croatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
105–73 | China China national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
August 10, 1994
| Canada |
61–92 | Croatia Croatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
| China China national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
61–77 | Greece Greece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
August 11, 1994
| China China national basketball team The Chinese men's national basketball team is the basketball team representing China in international competitions. The governing body of Chinese basketball operations is the Basketball Association of China... |
58–90 | Canada |
August 12, 1994
| Croatia Croatia national basketball team The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation... |
81–55 | Greece Greece national basketball team The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World... |
Group C
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain Spain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 264 | 179 |
| Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 266 | 221 |
| Korea Republic Korea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 229 | 284 |
| Egypt Egypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 199 | 274 |
August 8, 1994
| Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
91–66 | Egypt Egypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
| Spain Spain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
98–57 | Korea Republic Korea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
August 9, 1994
| Egypt Egypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
52–94 | Spain Spain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
| Korea Republic Korea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
83–105 | Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
August 11, 1994
| Korea Republic Korea Republic national basketball team Korea national basketball team is the team representing South Korea in international competitions. It is administered by the Korea Basketball Association... |
89–81 | Egypt Egypt national basketball team The Egypt national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Egypt in international competitions.-Eurobasket 1937:The Egyptians finished last at the second European basketball championship, the Eurobasket 1937 held by FIBA Europe continental federation... |
| Spain Spain national basketball team The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation... |
72–70 | Argentina Argentina national basketball team The Argentina national basketball team represents Argentina in basketball international competitions, and is controlled by the Argentine Basketball Federation.... |
Group D
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany Germany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 268 | 226 |
| Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 236 | 251 |
| Angola Angola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 226 | 239 |
| Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 225 | 239 |
August 8, 1994
| Germany Germany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
86–76 | Angola Angola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
| Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
76–82 | Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
August 9, 1994
| Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
76–96 | Germany Germany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
| Angola Angola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
71–75 | Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
August 11, 1994
| Cuba Cuba national basketball team The Cuba national basketball team is the national basketball team from Cuba. Cuba won the bronze medal at 1972 Summer Olympics and the 4th place 1974 FIBA World Championship... |
74–86 | Germany Germany national basketball team The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the... |
| Brazil Brazil national basketball team The Brazilian National Basketball Team represents Brazil in FIBA's basketball competitions.-Men's team:First drafted in 1922, the men's team has won two World Championships , three bronze Olympic medals , four Americas Championships and five Pan American Games .-Olympic Games:-FIBA... |
78–79 | Angola Angola national basketball team The Angola national basketball team represents Angola in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Federação Angolana de Basquetebol. Angola has been a member of FIBA since 1979... |
Medal bracket
5th to 8th place
9th to 12th place
13th to 16th place
Awards
| MVP Most Valuable Player In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests... |
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| Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA... |
All-Tournament Team
Sergei BazarevichSergei Bazarevich
Sergei Valerianovich Bazarevich is a retired Russian professional basketball player. He played in 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks during the 1994–95 NBA season. He was a 6'2" and 168 lb point guard...
Reggie Miller
Reggie Miller
Reginald Wayne "Reggie" Miller is a retired American professional basketball player who played his entire 18-year National Basketball Association career with the Indiana Pacers...
Shawn Kemp
Shawn Kemp
Shawn T. Kemp is a former American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Second Team member.-Early years:...
Dino Rađa Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
Top scorers (ppg)
- Andrew GazeAndrew GazeAndrew Barry Casson Gaze is Australia's best known basketball player, and one of its most successful. He is considered as the greatest player in the history of the NBL....
23.8 - Dino Rađa 22.3
- Paolo De Almeida 19.4
- Arijan KomazecArijan KomazecArijan Komazec is a retired Croatian basketball player.He was a member of the Yugoslavian National Team and then the Croatian National Team after gained independence. He was a part of the Croatian team that won the Silver Medal in Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics...
19.3 - Hur JaeHur JaeHur Jae is a South Korean basketball player who competed from the late 1980s to the mid 2000s. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, he took the Athlete's Oath with team handball player Shon Mi-Na....
19.3 - Moon Kyung-Eun 19
- Richard Matienzo 18.8
- Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealShaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
18 - Marcelo NicolaMarcelo NicolaMarcelo Patricio Nicola Virginio is a retired Argentine-Italian professional basketball player. A very versatile power forward, he was a regular member of the Argentine national basketball team, and competed many years in the Euroleague.-Pro career:Nicola was selected 50th overall in the 1993 NBA...
17.7 - Reggie MillerReggie MillerReginald Wayne "Reggie" Miller is a retired American professional basketball player who played his entire 18-year National Basketball Association career with the Indiana Pacers...
17.1
Final standings
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States |
8-0 |
| 2 | Russia |
6-2 |
| 3 | Croatia |
7-1 |
| 4 | Greece |
4-4 |
| 5 | Australia |
5-3 |
| 6 | Puerto Rico |
3-5 |
| 7 | Canada |
4-4 |
| 8 | China |
2-6 |
| 9 | Argentina |
5-3 |
| 10 | Spain |
5-3 |
| 11 | Brazil |
2-6 |
| 12 | Germany |
5-3 |
| 13 | Korea Republic |
3-5 |
| 14 | Egypt |
1-7 |
| 15 | Cuba |
3-5 |
| 16 | Angola |
1-7 |