| 1st FIBA Oceanian Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | New Zealand |
| Dates | August 7 – August 13 |
| Teams | 2 |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Australia (1st title) |
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The FIBA Oceania Championship for Men 1971 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. The tournament, a best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand, was held in Auckland, Rotorua and Christchurch. Australia won the series 3-0 to win the first Oceania Championship.