Basketball at the 1983 Pan American Games

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Basketball at the 1983 Pan American Games
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DatesAugust 15–27, 1983
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The men's basketball tournament at the 1983 Pan American Games was held from August 15 to August 27, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela.

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The United States men won the gold medal after winning all eight games. They were led by a 19-year-old Michael Jordan, who averaged a team-high 17.3 points per game. [1]

Men's competition

Participating nations

Group AGroup B

Flag of Argentina (1861-2010).svg  Argentina
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico

Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).png  Venezuela

Final ranking

RANKTEAM
1.Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2.Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
3.Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
4.Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
5.Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
6.Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico
7.Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
8.Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela
9.Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic

Awards

 1983 Pan American Games winners 
Flag of the United States.svg
United States
Eighth title

Women's competition

Participating nations

Final ranking

RANKTEAM
1.Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2.Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
3.Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Robinett, Kellis (May 7, 2020). "How Michael Jordan won his first gold medal ... with help from some K-State coaches". The Wichita Eagle . Retrieved May 25, 2025.


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