1988 Tournament of the Americas

Last updated
1988 Tournament of the Americas
Tournament details
CountryUruguay
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Dates22–31 May
Teams7
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil (2nd title)
Runner-upFlag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico
Third placeFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Fourth placeFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
  1984
1989  

The 1988 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Uruguay from 22 to 31 May 1988. The games were played in Montevideo. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the three berths allocated to the Americas for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. The United States did not participate in the tournament, as the team had already been awarded a berth in the Olympics. Brazil defeated Puerto Rico in the final to win the tournament. [1] Canada beat Uruguay in the third place game to claim the final Olympic berth.

Contents

Qualification

Eight teams qualified during the qualification tournaments held in their respective zones in 1987; Canada qualified automatically since they are one of only two members of the North America zone. Panama and the Dominican Republic withdrew from the tournament. The teams formed a single group of seven teams.

Format

Squads

Preliminary round

Qualified for the semifinals
TeamPldWLPFPAPDPts
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 651591559+3211
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 651493456+3711
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 633507506+19
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 633533487+469
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 633533567349
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 62454654938
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela 606471570996
22 May
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg8063Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
22 May
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg11393Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
22 May
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg10067Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela


23 May
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg9481Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
23 May
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg9884Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
23 May
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg9488Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela


24 May
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg9892Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico
24 May
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg8481Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
24 May
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg11077Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela


25 May
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg7968Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
25 May
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg9189Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
25 May
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg9183Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela


26 May
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg6563Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela
26 May
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg111103Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
26 May
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg9082Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay


27 May
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg8071Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
27 May
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg9694Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
27 May
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg11288Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina


28 May
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg8280Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
28 May
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg9086Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
28 May
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg11093Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela

Knockout stage

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
30 May
 
 
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 62
 
31 May
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 60
 
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 101
 
30 May
 
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 92 [1]
 
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 90
 
 
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 83
 
Third place
 
 
31 May
 
 
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 87
 
 
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 80

Awards

 1988 Tournament of the Americas winners 
Flag of Brazil.svg
Brazil
Second title

Final standings

Qualified for the 1988 Olympic Tournament
RankTeamRecord
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 7–1
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 6–2
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 4–4
4Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 3–5
5Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3–3
6Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 2–4
7Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela 0–6

Related Research Articles

The 2003 Tournament of the Americas in basketball, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was hosted by Puerto Rico, from August 20 to August 31, 2003. The games were played in San Juan, at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the three berths allocated to the Americas for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. The United States won the tournament, the country's fifth AmeriCup championship.

The 2001 COPABA Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was hosted by Argentina, from 16 August, to 26 August 2001. The games were played at the Estadio Ruca Che, Neuquén. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn berths at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Argentina won the tournament, the country's first AmeriCup championship. The United States performed poorly at this tournament, mainly because it sent in junior players.

The 1999 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Puerto Rico, from July 14 to July 25, 1999. The games were played in San Juan, at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the two berths allocated to the Americas for the 2000 Olympics, in Sydney, Australia. The United States won the tournament, the country's fourth AmeriCup championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2005 FIBA Americas Championship</span>

The 2005 FIBA Americas Championship, later known as the FIBA AmeriCup, was hosted by the Dominican Republic, from August 24, to September 4, 2005. The games were played in Santo Domingo. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the four berths allocated to the Americas for the 2006 FIBA World Championship, in Japan. Argentina had already qualified, by winning the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics. Brazil won the tournament, the country's third AmeriCup championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 FIBA Americas Championship</span> Basketball tournament in Las Vegas

The 2007 FIBA Americas Championships later known as the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball tournament held at Thomas & Mack Center, in Las Vegas, from August 22, to September 2. It was the thirteenth staging of the FIBA AmeriCup.

The 1997 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Uruguay from 21 to 31, August 1997. The games were played in Montevideo. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the four berths allocated to the Americas for the 1998 FIBA World Championship in Athens, Greece. The United States won the tournament, the country's third AmeriCup championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 FIBA Americas Championship</span> Continental championship held by FIBA Americas

The 2009 FIBA Americas Championship, later known as the FIBA AmeriCup, was the continental championship held by FIBA Americas, for North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. This FIBA AmeriCup championship served as a qualifying tournament for the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. Each of the top four finishers in the quarterfinal round robin qualified for the World Championship.

The 1995 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Argentina, from August 15 to August 27, 1995. The games were played in Tucuman and Neuquen. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the three berths allocated to the Americas for the 1996 Summer Olympics, in Atlanta. The United States did not participate in the tournament, as the team claimed the host berth in the Olympics. Puerto Rico defeated Argentina in the final, to win the tournament. Brazil beat Canada in the third place game, to claim the final Olympic berth.

The 1993 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Puerto Rico from August 28 to September 5, 1993. The games were played in San Juan. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the four berths allocated to the Americas for the 1994 FIBA World Championship in Toronto. The United States defeated Puerto Rico in the final to win the tournament, although they had already qualified for the World Championship by winning the 1992 Summer Olympics basketball tournament. Argentina defeated Brazil in the third place game. Cuba defeated Venezuela in 5th place game. All five nations qualified for the 1994 FIBA World Championship.

The 1992 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by the United States from June 27 to July 5, 1992. The games were played at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the four berths allocated to the Americas for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. It was the international debut of the Dream Team, which defeated Venezuela in the final to win the tournament. Puerto Rico and Brazil made the semifinals to also qualify for the Olympics.

The 1989 Tournament of the Americas, later known as the FIBA Americas Championship and the FIBA AmeriCup, was a basketball championship hosted by Mexico from June 8 to June 18, 1989. The games were played in Mexico City. This FIBA AmeriCup was to earn the five berths allocated to the Americas for the 1990 FIBA World Championship in Argentina. Puerto Rico defeated the United States in the final to win the tournament. Brazil, Venezuela, and Canada also qualified for the World Championship by finishing third through fifth, respectively.

The 1984 Tournament of the Americas, since 2005 called the FIBA Americas Championship or FIBA AmeriCup, was the 2nd edition of this basketball tournament, hosted in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 15–24 May 1984. The outcome would determine the three berths allocated to the Americas for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics and five berths for the 1986 FIBA World Championship in Spain. The United States did not participate in the tournament, claiming host-courtesy. Brazil was undefeated in the round robin tournament and were accompanied to the Olympic games by Canada and Uruguay.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 FIBA Americas Championship</span>

The 2011 FIBA Americas Championship for Men, later known as the FIBA AmeriCup, was the qualifying tournament for FIBA Americas, at the 2012 Summer Olympics men's basketball tournament, in London. This FIBA AmeriCup tournament was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from August 30 to September 11, 2011. Argentina won the title, defeating Brazil, 80–75, in the final match. This was the country's second AmeriCup championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 FIBA Americas Championship</span>

The 2013 FIBA Americas Championship for Men, later known as the FIBA AmeriCup, was the qualifying tournament for FIBA Americas, for the 2014 FIBA World Cup, in Spain. This FIBA AmeriCup tournament was held in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 30, to September 11, 2013. The top four teams qualified for the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification began in earnest at the 2011 Caribbean Championships, a qualifier to the 2012 Centrobasket, which was in itself a qualifier to the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship. The winners of the 2012 Olympic basketball tournament, the United States, qualified outright. The USA joined the host nation Spain, which was earlier elected to host the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in July 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 FIBA Americas Championship</span>

The 2015 FIBA Americas Championship for Men, later known as the FIBA AmeriCup, was the FIBA Americas qualifying tournament for the 2016 Summer Olympics, in Brazil. This FIBA AmeriCup tournament was held in Mexico City, Mexico. The tournament was won for the first time by the Venezuelan national basketball team. Venezuela and runner-up Argentina, qualified directly for the 2016 Olympics. They joined the FIBA Americas member, United States, who qualified for the Olympics by virtue of winning the 2014 FIBA World Cup, and they elected not to participate at this tournament; and FIBA Americas member, Brazil, who finished 9th in the tournament, but qualified for the Olympics as the host nation. Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, the next three highest-finishing teams, qualified for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, but none of them won their respective qualifying tournaments, therefore eliminating their 2016 Olympic hopes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 FIBA AmeriCup</span>

The 2017 FIBA AmeriCup was the 18th edition of the FIBA AmeriCup, which is the main tournament for senior men's basketball national teams of the FIBA Americas. The tournament was held in Medellín, Colombia, Montevideo, Uruguay, and Bahía Blanca and Córdoba, in Argentina, from 25 August, to 3 September 2017.

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification for the FIBA Americas region, began in November 2017 and concluded in February 2019. The process determined the seven teams that would participate at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 FIBA AmeriCup qualification</span> International qualification tournament

The 2022 FIBA AmeriCup qualification was a basketball competition that was played from June 2018 to February 2021, to determine the eleven FIBA Americas nations who would join the automatically qualified host Brazil at the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Americas)</span> International basketball competition

The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification for the FIBA Americas region began in April 2021 and concluded in February 2023. The process determined the seven teams that would participate at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

References

  1. 1 2 "Brazil defeats P. R. for gold". The San Juan Star. 1988-06-01. Retrieved 2011-09-16.