2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification

Qualification for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup are currently being held to determine the sixteen participants in this FIBA Asia Cup.

Qualification format

In line with the new FIBA Calendar format implemented since 2017, FIBA Asia began their own qualifiers for 2021 FIBA Asia Cup in 2018. Pre-qualifiers were contested on sub-zone basis and took place during the same second and third windows of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers. Teams that emerged victorious in the pre-qualifiers qualified to the second round which will commence immediately after the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[1]

Pre-Qualifiers

Qualified teams
Teams entering
the Qualifiers		 Teams entering
the Regional Pre-Qualifiers		 Teams entering
the Sub-zone Pre-Qualifiers
West Region East Region The Gulf Southeast Asia South Asia

 Iran
 Lebanon
 Jordan
 Syria
 Iraq
 Qatar
 India
 Kazakhstan

 Australia
 South Korea
 New Zealand
 China
 Philippines
 Japan
 Chinese Taipei
 Hong Kong

 Palestine
 Macau
 Fiji
 Guam

 Bahrain
 Saudi Arabia
 United Arab Emirates
 Oman

 Indonesia
 Thailand
 Singapore
 Malaysia
 Brunei
 Cambodia

 Sri Lanka
 Bangladesh
 Maldives
 Bhutan
   Nepal

Sub-zone Pre-Qualifiers

Teams that did not manage to advance to the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification First round and teams that did not participate in it, played in the first round of the pre-qualifiers.

All times are local.

Persian Gulf Region

Teams from the Gulf region played in two different rounds, during the same second and third windows of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers. The top two teams qualified to the main qualifiers.[2]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Bahrain 6 5 1 472 419 +53 11 Qualifiers
2  Saudi Arabia 6 4 2 505 435 +70 10
3  United Arab Emirates 6 3 3 485 447 +38 9
4  Oman 6 0 6 348 509 −161 6
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
First round

The first round was held from 23 to 26 February in Bahrain, held during the second window of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification first round.

Second round

The second round was played from 27 to 30 June in United Arab Emirates, during the third window of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification first round. The teams carried their records from the first round to the second wherein only the top two teams advanced to the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Pre-Qualifiers taking place in September that year.[3]

Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asia Basketball Association (SEABA) pre-qualifier took place in Nonthaburi, Thailand from 26 to 30 June, during the third window of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian qualifiers. The round-robin format tournament featured six teams participating from which the top four advanced to the pre-qualifiers taking place in September that year.[4]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Indonesia 5 5 0 479 298 +181 10 Qualifiers
2  Thailand (H) 5 4 1 459 277 +182 9
3  Singapore 5 3 2 452 306 +146 8
4  Malaysia 5 2 3 366 308 +58 7
5  Brunei 5 1 4 250 476 −226 6
6  Cambodia 5 0 5 211 552 −341 5
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(H) Host.

South Asia

South Asia Basketball Association (SABA) started their pre-qualifiers on 26 June 2018, during the third window of the Asian qualifiers.[5]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Sri Lanka 4 4 0 288 208 +80 8 Qualifiers
2  Bangladesh (H) 4 3 1 248 237 +11 7
3  Maldives 4 2 2 251 282 −31 6
4  Bhutan 4 1 3 243 271 −28 5
5    Nepal 4 0 4 248 280 −32 4
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(H) Host.

Regional Pre-Qualifiers

The twelve teams that qualified from the sub-zone pre-qualifiers were divided into two regions: Western Region and Eastern Region. The top four teams from each region joined the top 16 teams in the Qualifiers which was scheduled to be held in November 2019.

Western Region Pre-Qualifiers

The FIBA Asia Cup 2021 pre-qualifiers (Western Region) was held in Bahrain from 11 to 15 September 2018.[6] On 14 August 2018, the competition schedules has been confirmed.[7]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Saudi Arabia 4 4 0 384 246 +138 8 Qualifiers
2  Palestine 4 3 1 369 241 +128 7
3  Bahrain (H) 4 2 2 338 259 +79 6
4  Sri Lanka 4 1 3 204 364 −160 5
5  Bangladesh 4 0 4 217 402 −185 4
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(H) Host.

Eastern Region Pre-Qualifiers

The Pre-Qualifiers (Eastern Region) was held in Nonthaburi, Thailand from 26 November to 1 December 2018.[8]

The seven teams were divided into two groups. The top three teams of each group qualified to the second round, where they were pitted against the teams in the opposite groups.[9]

Group A
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Malaysia 2 2 0 153 132 +21 4 Second round
2  Indonesia 2 1 1 160 124 +36 3
3  Macau 2 0 2 125 182 −57 2
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
Group B
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Guam 3 3 0 291 182 +109 6 Second round
2  Thailand (H) 3 2 1 230 208 +22 5
3  Singapore 3 1 2 208 258 −50 4
4  Fiji 3 0 3 175 256 −81 3
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(H) Host.

Second round
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Guam 5 5 0 461 322 +139 10 Qualifiers
2  Malaysia 5 3 2 372 372 0 8[lower-alpha 1]
3  Thailand (H) 5 3 2 378 358 +20 8[lower-alpha 1]
4  Indonesia 5 3 2 351 311 +40 8[lower-alpha 1]
5  Singapore 5 1 4 335 416 −81 6
6  Macau 5 0 5 338 456 −118 5
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(H) Host.
Notes:
  1. Malaysia 1–1 +5 PD; Thailand 1–1 -2 PD; Indonesia 1–1 -3 PD

Qualifiers

Qualified teams
Teams entering
the Qualifiers		 Teams qualified through
the Regional Pre-Qualifiers
West Region East Region West Region East Region

 Iran
 Jordan
 Lebanon
 Syria
 Iraq
 Qatar
 India
 Kazakhstan

 Australia
 South Korea
 New Zealand
 China
 Philippines
 Japan
 Chinese Taipei
 Hong Kong

 Saudi Arabia
 Palestine
 Bahrain
 Sri Lanka

 Guam
 Malaysia
 Thailand
 Indonesia

Draw

The draw for the main qualifiers was held on 8 June 2019 in Bangalore, India.[10] Eight pots were used for the seeding of the 24 qualified teams based on geographical and ranking principles. The first four pots were allocated for teams in the East Region, covering teams from the EABA (East Asia), SEABA (Southeast Asia), and FIBA Oceania and the rest for teams in the West Region which has the GBA (Gulf), WABA (Middle East), CABA (Central Asia), and SABA (South Asia) in its scope. The top seeded teams for each region were be allocated in Pot 1 and 5. The top six seeded teams were confirmed on 31 May 2019 based on the FIBA ranking as of 26 February 2019.[11]

East Region
Pot 1 Pot 2 Pot 3 Pot 4
 Australia (11)
 China (30)
 Philippines (31)		  South Korea (32)
 New Zealand (38)
 Japan (48)		  Chinese Taipei (57)
 Guam (77)
 Indonesia (85)		  Hong Kong (101)
 Thailand (102)
 Malaysia (113)
West Region
Pot 5 Pot 6 Pot 7 Pot 8
 Iran (27)
 Jordan (49)
 Lebanon (53)		  Qatar (63)
 India (67)
 Kazakhstan (70)		  Iraq (80)
 Syria (89)
 Palestine (92)		  Saudi Arabia (104)
 Bahrain (112)
 Sri Lanka (117)

All times are local.

First round

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FIBA Executive Committee decided in 2020 September that for the 2020 November and 2021 February windows games in each group will be held at a single venue under a bubble format. Games from Group B, C, and F as well as games involving South Korea were not held during the 2020 November window.[12][13][14]

Group A

Indonesia was confirmed as hosts of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup on 18 December 2020, therefore qualifying for the tournament proper regardless of their final placing.[15] In the event Indonesia places third they will still advance to the second round despite their assured qualification for the tournament proper.[16]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Philippines 3 3 0 286 200 +86 6 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2  South Korea 2 2 0 202 162 +40 4
3  Indonesia 3 1 2 236 285 −49 4 Second round
4  Thailand 4 0 4 292 369 −77 4
Updated to match(es) played on 30 November 2020. Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

Group B
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Chinese Taipei 2 1 1 209 144 +65 3 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2  Japan 1 1 0 96 57 +39 2
3  Malaysia 1 0 1 48 152 −104 1 Second round
4  China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 February 2020. Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

Group C
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  New Zealand 2 2 0 221 192 +29 4 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2  Australia 2 1 1 213 160 +53 3
3  Guam 1 0 1 94 113 −19 1 Second round
4  Hong Kong 1 0 1 52 115 −63 1
Updated to match(es) played on 23 February 2020. Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

Group D
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Lebanon (Q) 4 4 0 396 270 +126 8 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2  Bahrain (Q) 4 3 1 324 347 −23 7
3  India 4 1 3 293 346 −53 5 Second round
4  Iraq 4 0 4 304 354 −50 4
Updated to match(es) played on 29 November 2020. Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
(Q) Qualified to the phase indicated.

Group E
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Iran 4 3 1 330 241 +89 7 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2  Syria 4 2 2 272 313 −41 6[lower-alpha 1]
3  Saudi Arabia 4 2 2 275 270 +5 6[lower-alpha 1] Second round
4  Qatar 4 1 3 255 308 −53 5
Updated to match(es) played on 30 November 2020. Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
Notes:
  1. Saudi Arabia 70–75 Syria

Group F
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  Jordan 2 2 0 171 113 +58 4 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2  Kazakhstan 2 1 1 147 147 0 3[lower-alpha 1]
3  Palestine 2 1 1 178 139 +39 3[lower-alpha 1] Second round
4  Sri Lanka 2 0 2 105 202 −97 2
Updated to match(es) played on 24 February 2020. Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
Notes:
  1. Kazakhstan–Palestine 79–76

Group A

In the event Indonesia, the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup host advance to the second round, only one berth will be at stake due to Indonesia already being qualified. If Indonesia placed last, therefore don't advance to the second round, again only one berth will be at stake.[16]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 A3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2 B3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 C3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 2021. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

Group B
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 D3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 FIBA Asia Cup
2 E3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 F3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 2021. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

Qualified teams
TeamQualification methodDate of qualificationAppLastBest placement in tournament
 LebanonGroup D top two29 November 202010th2017Runners-up (2001, 2005, 2007)
 BahrainGroup D top two29 November 20209th2013Tenth place (1997)
 IndonesiaHost nation18 December 202018th20116th place (1960)

Notes
  1. Originally scheduled for 20 February 2020. However the game was delayed to a later date amidst concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.[17][18]
  2. The match, originally scheduled for the 2020 November window was postponed.[12]
  3. Originally scheduled for 24 February 2020. However the game was delayed to a later date amidst concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.[19]
  4. Originally scheduled for 21 February 2020. However the game was delayed to a later date amidst concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.[17]
  5. Originally scheduled to be held in Hong Kong but was moved to a venue in Australia amidst concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.[19]
  6. Originally scheduled to be held in Hong Kong on 20 February 2020 but was moved to a venue in Guam amidst concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] However Hong Kong players were barred entry as part of preventive measure by Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. FIBA is set to make a decision whether game to reschedule the game or have Guam forfeit.[20]

References
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  8. "Dates and venue of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Pre-Qualifiers (Eastern Region) announced". FIBA Asia. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  9. "FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Pre-Qualifiers Eastern Region Groups and schedule confirmed". FIBA Asia. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  10. Terrado, Reuben (8 June 2019). "Gilas Pilipinas bracketed with Korea in Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  11. "Top seeds confirmed for FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers draw". FIBA. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
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  13. "FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers November window host cities confirmed". FIBA. 25 October 2020.
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  16. https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/three-scenarios-for-gilas-group-a-after-ina-was-named-host-of-fiba-asia-cup/198491
  17. Terrado, Jonas (14 February 2020). "FIBA officially postpones Gilas Pilipinas home match vs Thailand due to COVID-19". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  18. Leongson, Randolph (19 November 2020). "SBP seeks Fiba clarification on 'unfair' qualifying schedule revision". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
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  20. Santo Tomas, Jojo (17 February 2020). "Team Guam hoping that missed Hong Kong game will be rescheduled". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
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