The 2022 FIBA Intercontinental Cup was the 31st edition of the

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. The tournament was held in February 2022. The competition was played in the Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall in

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, the first time the competition was hosted in Egypt, as well as the first time in Africa.

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won their second Intercontinental Cup after beating San Pablo Burgos in the finals. Luke Martínez was named the tournament's MVP.

Teams

In September 2021, the

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announced that

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, defending BAL champions, will play in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. This will be the first time an African team will play in the competition. On 19 November 2021,

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officially announced the four competing teams.

Draw

The draw was held on 15 January in

Results

Bracket

Semifinals

Third place game

Final

References

External links

Official website

FIBA official website
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