1963 FIBA World Championship
Tournament
The 1963 FIBA World Championship was the 4th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. The competition was hosted by Brazil from 12 to 25 May 1963. Wikipedia
Champion: Brazil men's national basketball team
Dates: May 11, 1963 – May 25, 1963
Games played: 54
MVP: Wlamir Marques
Teams: 13 (from 3 confederations)
Third place: Soviet Union