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Deutsch1930 South American Basketball Championship
| 1st South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Uruguay |
| Dates | December 6-14 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uruguay (1st title) |
The 1930 South American Basketball Championship was the first edition of this regional tournament, the first major international basketball tournament. It is the earliest competition recognized by the International Basketball Federation, founded in 1932. It was held in Montevideo, Uruguay and won by the host nation.
Final rankings
[edit]Results
[edit]Each team played the other three teams twice apiece, for a total of six games played by each team.
| Rank | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 6 | 0 | 225 | 88 | +137 |
| 2 |  Argentina | 4 | 2 | 151 | 128 | +23 |
| 3 |  Brazil | 2 | 4 | 89 | 148 | -59 |
| 4 |  Chile | 0 | 6 | 92 | 193 | -101 |