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The 2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship was an international under-17 basketball tournament that was held from 18 to 24 August 2019 in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The second U17 tournament held after being rechristened from U18 to U17 Oceania championships, this served as the direct qualifier for the 2020 FIBA U18 Asian Championship where 2 slots were allotted for FIBA Oceania, though the U18 Asian tournament was eventually cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia annexed their second straight U17 title, and seventh championship overall by defeating New Zealand in the Final, 85–56. Meanwhile, Samoa notched their first ever podium finish by winning the Bronze Medal match against Tahiti, 87–59.
Hosts selection
On 23 September 2016, FIBA Oceania announced during their board meeting that Nouméa, New Caledonia will be the host of the 2019 edition of U17 tournament.
Tournament format
The teams have been seeded based on the results of the previous FIBA Oceania Youth competitions. On this rankings, the top four teams were placed in Group A and the next four teams in Group B.
The top two teams in Group A were guaranteed a place in Semifinals, while Group A's third and fourth-placed teams battled the top two teams in Group B in the Quarterfinals which determined the Final Four cast.
Participating teams
On 18 August 2019, the following teams have their rosters confirmed during the technical meeting held in Apia, Samoa:
New Caledonia
Australia (7th title)
New Zealand
Samoa
Roopina (16.8)
Papua New Guinea (59.3)
Guam
Cook Islands
