Paris Olympics 2024 Basketball Tournament Draw: Seedings, format, live streaming details

Published at :March 18, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Modified at :March 18, 2024 at 5:43 PM

(Courtesy : FIBA)

Basketball Tournament draw for Paris Olympics will take place on 19th march.

Basketball’s journey in the Olympics is a tale of evolution and dominance, particularly by the United States. The sport debuted as a demonstration event in 1904, with only American teams participating. It wasn’t until the 1936 Berlin Games that basketball was officially included in the Olympics, and it took another 40 years for women’s basketball to join the ranks at the 1976 Montreal Games.

The U.S. has been a powerhouse in Olympic basketball, with the men’s team failing to clinch gold on only four occasions—1972, 1980, 1988, and 2004. The women’s team has been equally impressive, dominating the podium since 1984, except for a silver finish in 1992.

As the Paris Olympics 2024 approach, basketball continues to be a highlight. The 5-on-5 preliminary matches will take place at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, with the finals at the Accor Arena in Paris. The 3×3 competitions will entertain at Place de la Concorde, maintaining their spot in the Olympic program. This year’s games promise to add another chapter to the rich history of Olympic basketball.

When will Basketball Tournament take place at Paris Olympics?

The Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament is scheduled to commence on July 27 and conclude on August 10. The Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament is slated to begin a day later, on July 28, and will run until August 11.

Where will Basketball Tournament take place at Paris Olympics?

The 2024 Paris Olympics basketball events will be hosted at several venues. The Bercy Arena, known for its pyramid design and recent renovations, will hold the men’s and women’s knockout stages. Preliminary 5-on-5 matches are set for Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, with the final phase at Paris’ Accor Arena. The 3×3 competitions will take place at Place de la Concorde.

Participating Nations

Men’s Basketball

France
Canada
USA
Germany
Japan
Serbia
South Sudan
Australia

*The final four slots in the 12-team field for the Olympic Games are earmarked for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments of 2024. These slots will be determined through two rounds of Qualifying Tournaments, specifically designed for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

OQT Riga, Latvia
OQT Pireaeus, Greece
OQT San Juan, Puerto Rico
OQT Valencia, Spain

Women’s Basketball

France
Australia
Belgium
Canada
USA
China
Germany
Japan
Nigeria
Puerto Rico
Serbia
Spain

Draw Format

Men’s basketball

Qualification

12 teams will compete.
8 teams have already qualified based on their performance at the FIBA World Cup or as the host nation.
4 more teams will qualify through the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs).

Draw Principles

Teams are ranked and placed into pots based on the FIBA World Ranking Men.
Geographical principles ensure a diverse group stage.

Pots:

Pot 1: Contains the highest-ranked teams, including the USA and Germany.
Pot 2: Features strong contenders like Serbia and Australia.
Pot 3: Includes competitive teams such as Canada and France.
Pot 4: Has the winners of the OQTs and other qualified teams like Japan.

Group Draw:

Each group will have one team from each pot.
Europe: Each group will have at least two, but no more than three European teams.
Other Continents: No group will have more than one team from Africa, the Americas, Asia, or Oceania.

The goal is to create balanced groups that reflect the global nature of the tournament while adhering to the rankings and geographical diversity. The final draw will determine who faces off in the group stage of the competition.

Women’s Basketball

Qualification:

12 teams from five continents will compete.

Draw Principles:

Teams are seeded into four pots based on the FIBA Women’s World Ranking.
The draw also considers geographical diversity to ensure a global representation.

Pots Configuration:

Pot 1: Top-ranked teams including the USA, China, and Australia.
Pot 2: Strong contenders such as Spain, Canada, and Belgium.
Pot 3: Competitive teams like France, Japan, and Serbia.
Pot 4: Includes teams that may have qualified through different criteria like Puerto Rico, Nigeria, and Germany.

Group Draw:

Each group will have teams from each pot to ensure balanced competition.
Europe: Each group will have at least one, but no more than two European teams.
Other Continents: Each group will have no more than one team from Africa, the Americas, Asia, or Oceania.

This format aims to create a fair and exciting competition by balancing the strength and geographical spread of the teams. The actual draw will determine the matchups and group compositions for the tournament.

Draw Seedings

Men’s Basketball

Pot 1 – USA, the winner of OQT Spain and GermanyPot 2 – Serbia, Australia and the winner of OQT LatviaPot 3 – Canada, France and the winner of OQT Puerto RicoPot 4 – The winner of OQT Greece, Japan and South Sudan

Women’s Basketball

Pot 1 – USA, China and AustraliaPot 2 – Spain, Canada and BelgiumPot 3 – France, Japan and SerbiaPot 4 – Puerto Rico, Nigeria and Germany

When and where will the draw for the Basketball Tournament at Paris Olympics 2024 take place?

The FIBA headquarters in Mies, Switzerland will host the Draws for the Paris 2024 Men’s and Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournaments on Tuesday, March 19th.

Where and how to watch Live Telecast and Streaming of Paris Olympics 2024 Basketball Tournament Draw?

The FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, has made arrangements to stream this event on their official YouTube channel.

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