The 1950 FIBA World Championship, also called the 1st World Basketball Championship – 1950, was the inaugural edition of the World Cupbasketball tournament for men's national teams. It was held by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), from 22 October to 3 November 1950. Argentina hosted the competition at Luna Park in Buenos Aires, where ten nations participated in the event.
Argentina claimed the gold medal, by beating the United States 64–50 in the decisive game of the final round. After winning the tournament, Argentinian fans celebrated by burning newspapers which became known as the "Night of the Torches".[1]
Host and venue
In the aftermath of World War II, Argentina was chosen as host of the inaugural World Cup partly because of its neutrality during the war.[1]
Competing nations
FIBA determined the requirements to qualify for the World Championship to be as follows:
Prior to the Championship, South Korea withdrew due to logistical and financial difficulties in travelling to Argentina, while Uruguay withdrew after Argentinian immigration officials refused the team visas to enter the country.
Egypt and Peru advance to the second preliminary phase.
Ecuador and Yugoslavia advance to the first repass round.
Second phase
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt and USA advance to the final round.
Chile and France advance to the first repass round
Peru and Spain advance to the second repass round.
Repass rounds
First phase
Chile and France advance to the second phase.
Ecuador and Yugoslavia are relegated to the classification round.
Second phase
Chile and France advance to the final round.
Peru and Spain are relegated to the classification round.
Classification round
Source: FIBA archive Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal average; 4) head-to-head number of points scored.
Final round
Source: FIBA archive Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal average; 4) head-to-head number of points scored. (C) Champions; (H) Hosts
Awards
Argentina won its first-ever World Cup, and Oscar Furlong was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Furlong averaged a team-high and 11.2 points during the tournament, fourth highest of all players.[1]
^ a b c"The Best of World Cup 1950: Argentina's first Night of the Torches, Denver Chevrolets and 20,000 fans". FIBA.basketball. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
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