2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship

The 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (Greek: 2003 Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα FIBA Under-19) was the 7th edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship. The men's U19 youth international basketball championship organized by FIBA. It was held in the Greek city of Thessaloniki from 10 to 20 July 2003. Australia won the tournament beating Lithuania 126–92 in the final. Andrew Bogut was named the tournament MVP.

2003 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup
Tournament details
Host nationGreece
Dates10–20 July
Teams16 
(from 5 federations)
Venues2 
(in 1 host city)
Champions Australia
(1st title)
MVP Andrew Bogut
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Final standings

RankTeamRecord
 Australia7–1
 Lithuania5–3
 Greece6–2
4th  Croatia5–3
5th  United States7–1
6th  Puerto Rico3–5
7th  Slovenia3–5
8th  Turkey4–4
9th  Venezuela6–2
10th  Argentina5–3
11th  Nigeria4–4
12th  South Korea2–6
13th  Angola3–5
14th  China2–6
15th  Malaysia1–7
16th  Iran1–7

Statistical leaders

Awards

 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship 

Australia
First title
Most Valuable Player
Andrew Bogut
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