1961 South American Basketball Championship
International basketball competition
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The South American Basketball Championship 1961 was the 18th edition[clarification needed] of this regional tournament. It was held from April 20 to April 30 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Eight teams competed.
Host countryBrazil
DatesApril 20-30
Teams8
Venue1 (in 1 host city)
| 19th South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Brazil |
| Dates | April 20-30 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Brazil (5th title) |
Results
The final standings were determined by a round robin, where the 8 teams played against each other once.
