2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Asia)

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Asia) was a tournament that determined the national teams from Asia and Oceania that would qualify for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held in China. It was part of the overall FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification process. The Asia region was allocated seven slots in the final tournament, in addition to China, who qualified automatically as hosts.

The qualification process was structured in multiple rounds:

• Pre-Qualifiers: Some teams, typically those with lower FIBA rankings, participated in pre-qualification tournaments to advance to the main qualification rounds.

• First Round: Teams were divided into groups, and they played home-and-away games against each other within their respective groups. The top teams from each group advanced.

• Second Round: The teams that advanced from the First Round were re-divided into new groups. They played home-and-away games against the teams in their new group, carrying over their results from the First Round. The top teams from the Second Round, along with the best second-placed team, qualified for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Key aspects of the qualification included:

• Format: The home-and-away format aimed to increase fan engagement and create a more competitive environment.

• Teams: The tournament featured a wide range of national teams from across Asia and Oceania, each vying for a spot in the World Cup.

• Impact: The qualification process had a significant impact on the development of basketball in the region, providing opportunities for national teams to compete and improve. It also generated considerable interest among fans and media.

The teams that qualified for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup through the Asia/Oceania qualification process were Australia, China (as hosts), Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the Philippines.