| 10th South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Chile |
| Dates | 7-17 March |
| Teams | 5 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Argentina (4th title) |
The 1942 South American Basketball Championship was the 10th edition of this tournament. It was held in Santiago, Chile and won by the Argentina national basketball team. It was the first time since the 1935 championship that the host had not won the competition. 5 teams competed despite the World War that was under way.