| 15th South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Uruguay |
| Dates | April 4–19 |
| Teams | 7 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uruguay (6th title) |
The 1953 South American Basketball Championship was the 15th edition of this regional tournament. It was held in Montevideo, Uruguay and won by the host, Uruguay national basketball team. A record seven national teams competed. It was the first to follow the first World Championship in 1950.