| Most recent season or competition: 2025 FIBA U17 South American Championship | |
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Organising body | FIBA Americas |
| No. of teams | 10 max. |
| Continent | South America |
| Most recent champion |  Brazil (11th title) |
| Most titles |  Argentina (15 titles) |
| Qualification | FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup |
| Related competitions | FIBA South America Under-15 Championship for Men |
| Official website | www.fiba.basketball/history |
The South American Under-17 Championship for Men is a basketball competition held about every two years among the ten countries of South America and is organized in part by FIBA Americas. The tournament serves as a gateway to the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup. Originally, this competition was played in the under-18 age category, and since 2005 it has been played in the under-17 age category. [1] [2]
