2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship

The 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (Greek: 2003 Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα FIBA Under-19) was the 7th edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship organized by FIBA. It was held in the Greek city of Thessaloniki from 10 to 20 July 2003. won the tournament by beating, 126–92, in the final, for their maiden title. Andrew Bogut was named the tournament MVP.

Venue
The tournament was supposed to be held in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, however due to 2002–2004 SARS outbreak, on 25 May 2003, FIBA Central Board decided to move the competition to another venue. Greece, which previously hosted the 1995 edition, stepped forward to host the tournament.

Qualified teams
1Asia has 3 slots allotted and Malaysia qualified to the world championships as the initial hosts of the competition before it was relocated to Greece. Malaysia's qualification has been retained as no changes on the participation teams took place. 2Europe has 4 slots allotted and Greece qualified to the world championships as third placers. As Greece became the tournament hosts, fifth placer Turkey qualified to fill up the remaining European slot as a result.

Group A


Group B


Group C


Group D


Group E


Group F


Group G


Group H


Statistical leaders
Points

Rebounds

Assists

Blocks

Steals

Player Game Highs