EuroBasket 1975

The 19th European Basketball Championship of Men ( officially: Euro Basket 1975) was held from June 7 to 15, 1975 in Yugoslavia instead. Host of Yugoslavia could defend his title with a win in a direct duel with the record champion of the USSR. Behind the silver -decorated Soviet selection, Italy secured the bronze medal.

Venues

It was played in Belgrade, Split, Karlovac and Rijeka.

Preliminary round

The first round was carried out in three groups of four teams. The winner of the match was awarded two points, the loser one point. Stand a game at the end of regulation time draw, so there was extension. In case of equality, the direct comparison decided against each other.

The two first and second position in their group were set for the final round and had EM -Platz 6 already secure. The remaining teams played in the placement round at the 7th European Championship Course.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Placement Round

All teams that had missed in their preliminary round group the top two spots for the next round, played in a single group to the 7 EM space. This was awarded to the winner of the placement round, decided the further order of the EM- seats 8 to 12. So the runner-up was automatically EM- eighth, the third-place finisher was awarded the 9 EM- rank, etc.. Results of the meetings that took place in the first round, were taken with the placement round.

Final round

Both first-and second-placed each preliminary round group played in a single group for the European title. This was awarded to the winner of the final round, decided the further order of the EM places 2-6. So was the runner- EM- silver, third-placed European Championship bronze etc.. Results of the meetings that took place in the first round, were taken with the final round.

Full Time

Statistics

  • Number of Games: 42
  • Number of points: 6668
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