EuroBasket 1946

Last updated

EuroBasket 1946
Tournament details
Host countrySwitzerland
City Geneva
Dates30 April – 4 May
Teams10
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia (1st title)
Runners-upFlag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy
Third placeFlag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary
Fourth placeFlag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France
Tournament statistics
Games played21
MVP Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg François Németh
Top scorer Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg Pawel Stok
(12.4 points per game)
1939
(1941 cancelled due to WWII)
1947

The 1946 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1946, was the fourth FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA and the first since 1939 due to World War II. Ten national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) took part in the competition. Switzerland hosted the tournament for a second time, as the championship returned to Geneva.

Contents

EuroBasket 1946 saw the beginning of the use of the jump shot, pioneered by Italy's Giuseppe Stefanini.

Results

The 1946 competition consisted of a preliminary round, with one group of four teams and two groups of three teams each. Each team played the other teams in its group once. The top team in each of the groups of three and the top two teams in the group of four played in the semifinals for the top four rankings; the middle teams in the two groups of three moved directly on to the final round for a 5th/6th place playoff; the bottom team in each group of three and the two bottom teams in the group of four played in semifinals for the 7th–10th ranks.

First round

Group A

PosTeamPldWLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 33015271+816Semifinal
2Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary 32111370+435
3Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland 31291102114Classification 7–10
4Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 303531661133
Poland  Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg45–28Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg
Italy  Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg39–31Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary
Luxembourg  Flag of Luxembourg.svg10–48Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary
Poland  Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg25–40Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy
Italy  Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg73–15Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg
Poland  Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg21–34Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary

Group B

PosTeamPldWLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 22011229+834Semifinal
2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 211667483Classification 5–6
3Flag of England.svg  England 20238113752Classification 7–10
England  Flag of England.svg27–48Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
England  Flag of England.svg11–65Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France
France  Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg47–18Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

Group C

PosTeamPldWLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 2205850+84Semifinal
2Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 2115043+73Classification 5–6
3Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2025671152Classification 7–10
Czechoslovakia  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg20–17Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg23–33Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg33–38Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia

Final round

The middle team of each of the groups of three did not compete in the final round, as they advanced directly to the 5th/6th place playoff. The top team of each of those groups played one of the top two teams of the group of four, with rankings 1st–4th at stake. Similarly, the bottom team in each group of three played one of the two lower teams in the group of four in a semifinal for 7th–10th places.

Brackets

Classification 5th–10th

 
Classification semifinalsSeventh place match
 
      
 
 
 
 
Flag of England.svg  England 27
 
 
 
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 50
 
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 11
 
 
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 42
 
Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland 22
 
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 39
 
Ninth place match
 
 
 
 
 
Flag of England.svg  England 22
 
 
Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland 50
 
Fifth place match
 
  
 
 
 
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 25
 
 
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 36
 

Upper bracket

 
SemifinalsFinal
 
      
 
 
 
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 42
 
 
 
Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary 28
 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 34
 
 
 
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 32
 
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 37
 
 
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 25
 
Third place match
 
 
 
 
 
Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary 38
 
 
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France 32
 1946 FIBA EuroBasket champions 
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
Czechoslovakia
1st title

Final standings

  1. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
  2. Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy
  3. Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary
  4. Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg  France
  5. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
  6. Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
  7. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
  8. Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg
  9. Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland
  10. Flag of England.svg  England

Team rosters

1. Czechoslovakia: Ivan Mrázek, Miloš Bobocký, Jiří Drvota, Josef Ezr, Gustav Hermann, Jan Hluchy, Josef Křepela, Pavel Nerad, Ladislav Simácek, František Stibitz, Josef Toms, Ladislav Trpkoš, Emil Velenský, Miroslav Vondráček (Coach: Frantisek Hajek)

2. Italy: Cesare Rubini, Giuseppe Stefanini, Sergio Stefanini, Albino Bocciai, Mario Cattarini, Marcello de Nardus, Armando Fagarazzi, Giancarlo Marinelli, Valentino Pellarini, Tullio Pitacco, Venzo Vannini

3. Hungary: François Németh, Geza Bajari, Antal Bankuti, Geza Kardos, Laszlo Kiralyhidi, Tibor Mezőfi, György Nagy, Geza Racz, Ede Vadaszi, Ferenc Velkei (Coach: Istvan Kiraly)

4. France: Robert Busnel, André Buffière, Etienne Roland, Paul Chaumont, René Chocat, Jean Duperray, Emile Frezot, Maurice Girardot, Andre Goeuriot, Henri Lesmayoux, Jacques Perrier, Lucien Rebuffic, Justy Specker, Andre Tartary (Coach: Paul Geist)

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket</span> European basketball tournament for national teams

EuroBasket, also commonly referred to as the European Basketball Championship, is the main international basketball competition that is contested quadrennially, by the senior men's national teams that are governed by FIBA Europe, which is the European zone within the International Basketball Federation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Italy men's national basketball team</span> Mens national basketball team representing Italy

The Italy men's national basketball team represents Italy in international basketball tournaments. They are administered by the Italian Basketball Federation (FIP).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Czechoslovakia men's national basketball team</span>

The Czechoslovakia national basketball team represented Czechoslovakia in international basketball from 1932 to 1992. After the Dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, the Czech Republic and Slovakia set up their own national teams. The present-day Czech Republic national basketball team is recognized as the successor to the Czechoslovak team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Belgium men's national basketball team</span> Mens national basketball team representing Belgium

The Belgium men's national basketball team has represented Belgium in international basketball since 1928. The supervising body for the national team is Basketball Belgium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hungary men's national basketball team</span>

The Hungary men's national basketball team represents Hungary in international basketball tournaments. It is governed by the Hungarian Basketball Federation (MKOSZ).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket 1937</span> 1937 edition of the FIBA EuroBasket

The 1937 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1937, was the second FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA. Eight national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) took part in the competition. Defending champions Latvia hosted the tournament, held in Riga.

The 1947 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1947, was the fifth FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA. Fourteen national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) took part in the competition. Czechoslovakia hosted the contest, which was held in Prague.

The 1949 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1949, was the sixth FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA. Seven national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) took part in the competition. The competition was hosted by Egypt after the Soviet Union refused to host it, as was the Soviet's obligation as defending champion under FIBA Europe rules. Czechoslovakia, the silver medallist at EuroBasket 1947, had been the host that year, so was not asked to repeat hosting duties and those duties fell to bronze medallist Egypt.

The 1951 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1951, was the seventh FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA. Eighteen national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) entered the competition, a record number and more than twice the number that had competed two years earlier. The competition was hosted by France, who had taken second place at EuroBasket 1949, behind 1949 hosts Egypt. The Vélodrome d'hiver, Paris was the location of the event.

The 1953 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1953, was the eighth FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA. Seventeen national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) entered the competition. The competition was hosted by the Soviet Union, champions of EuroBasket 1951. Moscow was the location of the event.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket 1955</span> 1955 edition of the FIBA EuroBasket

The 1955 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1955, was the ninth FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA. Eighteen national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) entered the competition. The competition was hosted by Hungary, silver medal winners of EuroBasket 1953. Budapest was the location of the event.

The 1957 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1957, was the tenth FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. Sixteen national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) entered the competition. The competition was hosted by Bulgaria. Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia was the location of the event.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket 1959</span> 1959 edition of the FIBA EuroBasket

The 1959 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1959, was the eleventh FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Turkey, began on 21 May 1959 and concluded with the final on 31 May 1959. Seventeen national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) entered the competition. Mithat Paşa Stadium, Istanbul was the location of the event.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket 1979</span> 1979 edition of the FIBA EuroBasket

The 1979 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1979, was the 21st FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. Twelve national teams affiliated with the International Basketball Federation entered the competition. The competition was hosted by Italy. Mestre, Siena, Gorizia and Turin were the venues of the event.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket 1983</span> 1983 edition of the FIBA EuroBasket

The 1983 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1983, was the 23rd FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. It took place from 26 May to 4 June 1983 in France. Italy defeated Spain in the final to win their first title.

The 1993 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1993, was the 28th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. It was held in Germany between 22 June and 4 July 1993. Sixteen national teams entered the event under the auspices of FIBA Europe, the sport's regional governing body. The cities of Berlin, Karlsruhe and Munich hosted the tournament. Hosts Germany won their first FIBA European title by defeating Russia with a 71–70 score in the final. Germany's Chris Welp was voted the tournament's MVP. This edition of the FIBA EuroBasket tournament also served as qualification for the 1994 FIBA World Championship, giving a berth to the top five teams in the final standings.

Ladislav Trpkoš was a Czech basketball player. He was voted to the Czechoslovakian 20th Century Team in 2001.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket Women 2009</span> 2009 edition of the EuroBasket Women

The 2009 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 2009, was the 32nd regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Latvia from June 7 to June 20, 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">EuroBasket 2015</span> 2015 edition of the FIBA EuroBasket

EuroBasket 2015 was the 39th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe. It was co-hosted by Croatia, France, Germany, and Latvia, making it the first EuroBasket held in more than one country. It started on 5 September and ended on 20 September 2015.

Miroslav Škeřík was a Czech professional basketball player. At 6'5 34" tall, he played the center position. He was the top scorer of EuroBasket 1955, averaging 19.1 points per game.