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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | Bulgaria |
| Teams | 18 |
| Champions |  Bulgaria (1st title) |
| Official website | |
| www.fibaeurope.com | |
The 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B was an international basketball competition held in Bulgaria in 2011.
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | Bulgaria |
| Teams | 18 |
| Champions | Bulgaria (1st title) |
| Official website | |
| www.fibaeurope.com | |
The 2011 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B was an international basketball competition held in Bulgaria in 2011.
1. Bulgaria
2. 
Denmark
3. 
Sweden
4. 
Montenegro
5. 
Estonia
6. 
Netherlands
7. 
Israel
8. 
Hungary
9. 
Belgium
10. 
Slovakia
11. 
Romania
12. 
Portugal
13. 
Switzerland
14. 
England
15. 
Georgia
16. 
Norway
17. 
Luxembourg
18. 
Austria
| Winners |
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| Bulgaria |
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