 | |
| FIBA zone | FIBA Oceania |
|---|---|
| National federation | Fiji Amateur Basketball Federation |
| World Championships | |
| Appearances | none |
| Oceanian Championships | |
| Appearances | 2 |
| Medals | none |
The Fiji men's national under-18 basketball team is the men's basketball side that represents Fiji in international under-18 basketball competitions, including the FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship. [1]
yet to qualify
| Year | Position [2] | Tournament | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 2002 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship |  Australia |
| 2008 | – | 2008 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship | Australia |
| 2010 | – | 2010 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship |  New Zealand |
| 2012 | – | 2012 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship | New Zealand |
| 2014 | 7th | 2014 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship |  Fiji |
| 2016 | 6th | 2016 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship | Fiji |
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