| 14th South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Paraguay |
| Dates | 21 April - 7 May |
| Teams | 6 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uruguay (5th title) |
The 1949 South American Basketball Championship was the 14th edition of this regional tournament. It was held in Asunción, Paraguay and won by the Uruguay national basketball team. 6 teams competed.