The 2012 FIBA Under-17 World Championship (Lithuanian: 2012 m. FIBA iki 17 metÃ
³ pasaulio ÃÂempionatas) was the 2nd edition of the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, the biennial international men's youth basketball championship contested by the U17 national teams of the member associations of FIBA. It was hosted by Kaunas, Lithuania from 29 June to 8 July 2012.
The United States defeated Australia to win their second title. Jahlil Okafor was named tournament MVP.
Qualification
12 teams have qualified for this year's edition.
Preliminary round
The draw took place on January 10, 2012.
Times given below are in EEST (UTC+3).
Group A
Group B
9thâÂÂ12th playoffs
Semifinals
Eleventh place playoff
Ninth place playoff
Knockout stage
Quarterfinals
5thâÂÂ8th semifinals
Semifinals
Seventh place playoff
Fifth place playoff
Bronze medal game
Final
Final standings
Awards
All-Tournament Team
Statistical leaders
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Blocks
Steals
Referees
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) named the following 19 referees to officiate the basketball games at this tournament.
- Hussain Hassan Ahmed M. Albloushi
- Chung Yi-Chih
- Roberto José Fernandez Diaz
- Damir Javor
- Carlos Jose Julio
- Jurgis LaurinaviÃÂius
- Guilherme Locatelli
- Petri Mantyla
- Sergey Mikhaylov
- Anastasios Piloidis
- Christopher Antony Reid
- Diego Hernan Rougier
- Alejandro Sanchez Varela
- Thomas James Short
- Borys Shulga
- Roberto Vazquez
- Eddie Viator
- Robert Vyklicky
- Jakub Zamojski
Broadcasting rights
References
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