Basketball Championship of the Americas 2025: Premiere in Nicaragua and return to traditional period
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22-31 August 2025, Managua, Nicaragua The most prestigious basketball tournament of the American continent returns with a historic premiere. FIBA AmeriCup 2025 is held for the first time in history in Nicaragua, specifically in the capital Managua, bringing the jubilee 20th edition of the continental championship. Return to traditional cycle After the pandemic postponement of the previous tournament, AmeriCup returns to the traditional four-year cycle. The tournament, which was held every two years from 1993-2017, now follows FIBA's new global competition system. Argentina as defending champions will lead the favorites after an exciting final against Brazil in the last edition. Stalwarts also include the USA with a dominant 7 gold medals, Brazil with 4 titles, and Puerto Rico with 3 titles. Fascinating participant field Twelve qualified teams bring interesting storylines. Argentina, Brazil, Canada and Puerto Rico maintained perfect participation records in all tournament e...