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. The 5x5 format was played at the Friendship Hall from 17–25 November while the 3x3 format took place from 30 November to 2 December at the SIFF Academy. The tournament also served as the qualification phase for

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pre-qualifiers.

Medal summary

Medal table

Events

Qualification summary

The following teams are confirmed for this edition's basketball tournament for both men and women, following the conclusion of regional events and wildcard selection. The New Caledonian women's 5×5 team were originally wildcard entries for the games, however, following a decision by the Territorial Olympic and Sports Committee (CTOS) of New Caledonia the team was withdrawn from the games on 22 July 2023. Tonga, as the next alternate, were then awarded the wildcard.

Competition schedule

5×5 basketball

Qualification

The Pacific Games Associations may enter only one 12-player men's team and only one 12-player women's team. ;Men's qualification ;Women's qualification

Men's tournament

Women's tournament

3×3 basketball

Men's 3×3 tournament

Women's 3×3 tournament

References

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