The 2013 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship was the 27th edition of the European Under-16 Basketball Championship. 16 teams participated in the competition, which was held in Kyiv, Ukraine, from 8 to 18 August 2013. Turkey were the defending champions.
Participating teams
Belgium (Winners, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship Division B)
The first-round groups draw took place on 8 December 2012 in Freising, Germany.[1] In this round, sixteen teams are allocated in four groups of four teams each. The top three teams of each group will advance to the Qualifying Round. The last teams will play in the Classification Group G first, then in the 9th–16th place playoffs.[2]
Palace of Sports, Kyiv Referees: Janusz Calik (POL), Matej Spendl (SLO), Saulius Racys (SWE)
Second round
Twelve advancing teams from the First Round were allocated in two groups of six teams each. The top four teams of each group will advance to the quarterfinals. The last two teams of each group will play for the 9th–16th place against the teams from the Group G.[3]