FIBA AfroBasket 2021
FIBA AfroBasket 2021 was the 30th edition of the FIBA AfroBasket, a men's basketball continental championship of Africa. The tournament was hosted by Rwanda for the first time. It was originally scheduled to take place between 17 and 29 August 2021, but it was moved back a week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to 24 August to 5 September 2021. The tournament featured 16 teams, with South Sudan debuting at the AfroBasket stage. Tunisia was the defending champion, having won the 2017 tournament and they defended their title with a final win over Ivory Coast, while  Senegal won the bronze medal. Host selection. In June 2019, FIBA Africa announced that Rwanda hosts the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket outbesting the bids of Senegal, Ivory Coast, and DR Congo. Venue. The entire tournament was hosted at the Kigali Arena, which was opened in August 2019. It is also the biggest indoor arena in East Africa. Qualification. The qualification started in 2020, with nine teams participating in the pre-qualifiers, including the four eliminated teams from the 2019 World Cup African Qualifiers. The hosts Rwanda qualiied directly to the AfroBasket 2021. Draw. The draw was held on 28 May 2021 . Squads. Each team consisted of 12 players. Preliminary round. The schedule was released on 8 June 2021. "All times are local (UTC+2)." Group D. The match was a forfeit by Cameroon due to health concerns. Final standings. Source: Statistics and awards. Statistical leaders. Teams. Points Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals Efficiency Awards. The awards were announced on 5 September 2021.