| 20th FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Germany |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Croatia (2nd title) |
The 2002 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was an international basketball competition held in Germany in 2002.
| 20th FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Germany |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Croatia (2nd title) |
The 2002 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was an international basketball competition held in Germany in 2002.
1. Croatia
2. 
Slovenia
3. 
Greece
4. 
Lithuania
5. 
Turkey
6. 
Israel
7. 
France
8. 
Poland
9. 
Spain
10. 
Russia
11. 
Latvia
12. 
Germany
| Winners |
|---|
| Croatia |
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