Tournament details | |
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Arena | SEF Piraeus, Athens, Greece |
Dates | June 12–14 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Italy (1st title) |
Runners-up | Greece |
Third place | France |
Fourth place | Germany |
Awards and statistics | |
MVP | Carlton Myers |
The 11. Edition of the Acropolis International Basketball Tournament 1997 found between the 12th and 14th. June 1997 in Piraeus. The total of six games were played Stadium of Peace and Friendship.
In addition to the host Greek national team also excluded the national teams Germany, France as well as Italy part. While it was the second participation in the Acropolis tournament for Germany (after 1996) and France, the Italians took part for the seventh time and won the tournament for the first time.[1]