8th FIBA Under-16 American Basketball Championship | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Mexico |
City | Mérida |
Dates | 5–11 June 2023 |
Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | United States (8th title) |
Runners-up | Canada |
Third place | Puerto Rico |
Tournament statistics | |
MVP | Cameron Boozer |
Official website | |
www.fiba.basketball/history | |
The 2023 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship was the men's international basketball competition that was held in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, from 5 to 11 June 2023.[1] The top four teams qualified for the 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Turkey.
The United States won their eighth straight title, after defeating Canada in the final, 118–36.[2]