Slovenia
France
Australia
USA
Germany
Spain
Italy
Argentina
Japan
Iran
Czech Republic
Nigeria
The men's basketball tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics was the 20th edition of the event for men at the Summer Olympic Games. It was held from 25 July to 7 August 2021. All games were played at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
It was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but on 24 March 2020, the Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this pandemic, the games were played behind closed doors.
The United States won their 16th overall and fourth consecutive gold medal, after defeating France in the final. Australia won the bronze with a 107–93 win over Slovenia, winning its first medal in men's basketball after a series of losses in bronze medal games.
The medals for the competition were presented by IOC vice-president Anita DeFrantz and the medalists' bouqets by FIBA first vice-president Sheikh Saud Ali Al-Thani.
With a FIBA World Cup Changed a format & A Champions in FIBA World Cup will no longer be automatically qualify to the Olympics 11 Teams will battle for the Olympics through The 2019 FIBA World Cup along with 2 Best Teams in America & Europe, Best Teams in Asia, Africa and Oceania & 4 winners of 2020 FIBA Olympics Qualifying Tournament in Different Places alongside with a Host Country Japan who automatically qualify to the Olympics as host & For The First Time since 1996 that the slots are using 11 for qualify to the Olympics and the format will also change from 6 teams in each group (Group A & B) to 4 team in each group (Group A, B and C) The Top 2 teams in each group along with the 2 best 3rd place in their different group will advance to the knockout round.
The "Olympics 2020 Basketball - Men" tournament is a premier international basketball competition held as part of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, showcasing the world's best male basketball teams. Despite being postponed to 2021 due to the global pandemic, the tournament retains the spirit and prestige of the Olympic Games, bringing together elite athletes from across the globe to compete for the coveted gold medal.
Featuring a total of 12 teams, the tournament includes a mix of traditional basketball powerhouses and emerging nations, all vying for Olympic glory. The competition is structured in a preliminary round-robin format, followed by knockout stages, culminating in the thrilling medal matches. Fans can expect high-octane action, showcasing exceptional skill, athleticism, and teamwork as players represent their countries on the world stage.
The tournament is set against the backdrop of Tokyo's vibrant culture and cutting-edge venues, providing a unique atmosphere for both players and spectators. With a rich history of basketball excellence, the Olympics 2020 Basketball - Men tournament promises unforgettable moments, fierce rivalries, and the chance for athletes to etch their names in Olympic history.
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of competition, sportsmanship, and the unifying power of basketball at the Olympics 2020 Basketball - Men tournament!