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Reliving the 2002 FIBA World Championship for Women: A Deep Dive into the Global Basketball Stage.
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Tournament Overview
Event Details
The 2002 FIBA World Championship for Women marked the 14th iteration of this prestigious international basketball competition. Hosted by China, the tournament spanned from September 14th to September 25th, 2002. It was jointly organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Chinese basketball federation.
Championship Outcome
The United States emerged victorious, securing their seventh FIBA World Championship title. They defeated Russia in a closely contested final match with a score of 79-74, showcasing a dominant performance throughout the tournament.
Global Participation
A total of 16 national teams participated, representing five different FIBA confederations. China qualified automatically as the host nation, while the United States earned their spot as the reigning Olympic champions from the 2000 Sydney Games.
Host Venues
Championship Arenas
The tournament utilized nine distinct venues across nine different host cities in China, providing a widespread stage for the global competition. Key venues included:
- Suzhou Sports Center in Suzhou
- Wutaishan Gymnasium in Nanjing
Other participating cities included Wuzhong, Taicang, Zhangjiagang, Changshu, Changzhou, Huai'an, and Zhenjiang.
Competing Nations
Preliminary Groups
Sixteen nations were divided into four preliminary groups (A, B, C, D), with the top teams advancing to the eighth-final round. The qualification process involved continental championships.
Group A: Australia, Spain, Argentina, Japan
Group B: Brazil, China, Yugoslavia, Senegal
Group C: United States, Russia, Lithuania, Chinese Taipei
Group D: France, South Korea, Cuba, Tunisia
Group Standings Overview
The preliminary round determined seeding for the subsequent stages. Teams like Australia, Brazil, the United States, and France secured top positions in their respective groups, demonstrating early strength.
Detailed group standings are available in the Results section.
Match Results & Progression
Preliminary Round Highlights
The preliminary round saw intense competition across all groups. Notable results included Australia's dominant performance against Japan (100-63) and the United States' strong showing against Lithuania (92-80).
Knockout Stage
The knockout stage commenced with the quarter-finals, followed by semi-finals and the final classification matches. The United States and Russia advanced to the final, while Australia and South Korea competed for third place.
Individual Accolades
Most Valuable Player
Lisa Leslie from the United States was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, recognizing her outstanding contribution to her team's success.
All-Tournament Team
The All-Tournament Team comprised top performers from various nations:
- Shannon Johnson (United States)
- Amaya Valdemoro (Spain)
- Elena Baranova (Russia)
- Lauren Jackson (Australia)
- Lisa Leslie (United States)
Final Rankings
Tournament Classification
The final standings reflect the teams' performance throughout the championship:
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9–0 | |
| 2 | 7–2 | |
| 3 | 7–2 | |
| 4 | 4–5 | |
| 5 | 6–3 | |
| 6 | 5–4 | |
| 7 | 6–3 | |
| 8 | 4–5 | |
| 9 | 3–5 | |
| 10 | 2–6 | |
| 11 | 3–5 | |
| 12 | 2–6 | |
| 13 | 2–3 | |
| 14 | 1–4 | |
| 15 | 1–4 | |
| 16 | 0–5 |
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