| 1st FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Italy |
| Dates | 10–17 July 1971 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Yugoslavia (1st title) |
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The 1971 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship (known at that time as 1971 European Championship for Cadets) was the first edition of the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship. The city of Gorizia, in Italy, hosted the tournament. Yugoslavia won their first title.