2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament – Belgrade
International basketball competition
The 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade was one of three 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men . The tournament was held at the Kombank Arena in Belgrade , Serbia , from 4 to 9 July 2016. The national teams of hosts Serbia , Angola , Puerto Rico , Japan , the Czech Republic , and Latvia were drawn into tournament. The winner qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics .
Teams
Venue
The Kombank Arena was chosen as the main venue for the tournament. The arena's location is in New Belgrade , but the host city will be designated as "Belgrade", since it is one of the city municipalities of the Serbian capital. The arena hosted the EuroBasket 2005 .
Belgrade
2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament – Belgrade (Serbia)
Kombank Arena
Capacity: 25,000
Referees
The following referees were selected for the tournament.[ 7]
Michael Weiland
Joseph Bissang
Carmelo Paternico
Samir Abaakil
Fernando Rocha
Daniel Hierrezuelo
Emin Moğulkoç
Anthony Jordan
Preliminary round
All times are local (UTC+2 ).
Group A
Pos
Team
Pld
W
L
PF
PA
PD
Pts
Qualification
1
Serbia (H)
2
2
0
170
141
+29
4
Semifinals
2
Puerto Rico
2
1
1
172
168
+4
3
3
Angola
2
0
2
141
174
−33
2
Source:
FIBA Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(H) Hosts
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 13,872
Referees: Daniel Hierrezuelo (ESP), Joseph Bissang (FRA), Michael Weiland (CAN)
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 483
Referees: Daniel Hierrezuelo (ESP), Emin Moğulkoç (TUR), Michael Weiland (CAN)
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 10,422
Referees: Joseph Bissang (FRA), Carmelo Paternico (ITA), Fernando Rocha (POR)
Group B
Pos
Team
Pld
W
L
PF
PA
PD
Pts
Qualification
1
Latvia
2
2
0
159
107
+52
4
Semifinals
2
Czech Republic
2
1
1
146
142
+4
3
3
Japan
2
0
2
119
175
−56
2
Source:
FIBA Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 1,352
Referees: Fernando Rocha (POR), Samir Abaakil (MAR), Emin Moğulkoç (TUR)
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 1,473
Referees: Joseph Bissang (FRA), Fernando Rocha (POR), Carmelo Paternico (ITA)
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 627
Referees: Daniel Hierrezuelo (ESP), Samir Abaakil (MAR), Michael Weiland (CAN)
Knockout phase
Semifinals
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 2,739
Referees: Joseph Bissang (FRA), Michael Weiland (CAN), Carmelo Paternico (ITA)
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 12,793
Referees: Daniel Hierrezuelo (ESP), Fernando Rocha (POR), Emin Moğulkoç (TUR)
Final
Kombank Arena ,
Belgrade Attendance: 17,123
Referees: Daniel Hierrezuelo (ESP), Joseph Bissang (FRA), Michael Weiland (CAN)
Final rankings
Statistical leaders
Players
Points[ 8]
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
Other statistical leaders
Teams
Points[ 9]
Rebounds
Assists
Broadcasting
Sponsors of the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade
Presenting Partner
Global Sponsors
Event Sponsors
See also
Notes
^ Serbia also qualified by virtue of being the 4th placers at EuroBasket 2015 .
^ Latvia later qualified for the tournament, together with Croatia, when Italy and Serbia were announced as two of the Olympic qualifying tournament hosts.
References
External links
Men's tournaments Women's tournaments
Formerly: pre-Olympic basketball tournament (1960–1992)