| 23rd FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship | |
|---|---|
 2006 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship | |
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Greece |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  France (3rd title) |
| Official website | |
| www.fibaeurope.com | |
The 2006 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was an international basketball competition held in Greece in 2006.
1. France
2. 
Lithuania
3. 
Spain
4. 
Turkey
6. 
Greece
7. 
Italy
8. 
Bulgaria
9. 
Russia
10. 
Croatia
11. 
Israel
12. 
Latvia
13. 
Germany
14. 
Slovenia
15. 
Iceland
16. 
Ukraine
| Winners |
|---|
| France |
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