2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship

The 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship(Arabic: بطولة العالم لكرة السلة 2014 تحت 17 سنة ) was an international basketball competition held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 8–16 August 2014. It was the third edition of the FIBA Under-17 World Cup. Sixteen national teams competed in the tournament as opposed to last edition of the tournament, where twelve national teams competed.
The preliminary round action takes place in Al-Ahli Arena and Al-Wasl Arena, with the Hamdan Sports Complex hosting the final round. This was the first time the FIBA Under-17 World Cup was held outside Europe.
The United States won their third title in a row by defeating Australia, in a rematch of the last edition, 99–92 in the final.
Qualification.
Sixteen teams had qualified for this year's edition.
Preliminary round.
The draw took place on 12 February 2014.