| 17th FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | France |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Croatia (1st title) |
The 1996 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was an international basketball competition held in France in 1996.
| 17th FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | France |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Croatia (1st title) |
The 1996 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was an international basketball competition held in France in 1996.
1. Croatia
2. 
France
4. 
Belgium
5. 
Turkey
6. 
Italy
7. 
Greece
8. 
Germany
9. 
Spain
10. 
Russia
11. 
Romania
12. 
Lithuania
| Winners |
|---|
| Croatia |
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