Serbia, competing under the name Yugoslavia, won EuroBasket 2001 by defeating host nation Turkey 78-69 in the final. It was Serbia's third FIBA European Championship title and the eighth and last title won under the Yugoslavia name.
Where was EuroBasket 2001 held?
EuroBasket 2001 was held in Turkey between the 31st of August and the 9th of September 2001. Three cities hosted the event: Ankara, Antalya, and Istanbul, with the knockout stages taking place at the Abdi Ipekci Arena in Istanbul.
Who was the MVP of EuroBasket 2001?
Peja Stojakovic of Yugoslavia was voted the MVP of EuroBasket 2001. He averaged 23.0 points per game during the tournament, second overall behind Dirk Nowitzki.
Who was the leading scorer at EuroBasket 2001?
Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers at EuroBasket 2001 with 28.7 points per game. He also set the individual game high for the tournament with 43 points in a single match.
Which teams qualified for the 2002 FIBA World Championship through EuroBasket 2001?
The top four finishers at EuroBasket 2001 earned berths at the 2002 FIBA World Championship. Because Serbia finished in the top four and already held a spot as the reigning Olympic champion, a fifth European team also qualified.
What was the final score of the EuroBasket 2001 championship game?
Serbia defeated Turkey 78-69 in the EuroBasket 2001 final. Vlado Scepanovic scored 19 points for Serbia and Ibrahim Kutluay scored 19 for Turkey in the title game.