2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women The 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women was an international basketball competition that was held in Zaragoza, Spain from 22 June 22 to 2 July 2016. It was the fourth edition of the FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women. Sixteen national teams competed in the tournament. Australia won its first gold medal in this event by beating Italy, 62–38. In the semifinals, Australia beat the United States 73–60, handing the Americans their first ever loss in the history of the Under-17 World Championships. The United States would go on to win bronze. Teams Sixteen teams have qualified for this year's edition. 2015 FIBA Africa Under-16 Championship for Women 2015 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship for Women 2015 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women 2015 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship for Women Host country Spain finished fourth at the 2015 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women. By virtue of hosting this year's FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women, their European slot was given to the sixth-placed team, France. Preliminary round The draw was held on 13 April 2016. All times are local (UTC+2). Group A Group B Group C Group D Final round Round of 16 9–15th classification 9–15th place quarterfinals 13–15th place semifinal 13th place game 9–12th place semifinals Eleventh place game Ninth place game Quarterfinals 5–8th classification 5–8th place semifinals Seventh place game Fifth place game Semifinals Third place game Final Final standings Awards All-Tournament Team PG – Monique Conti SG – Jasmine Simmons SF – Eziyoda Magbegor PF – Sara Madera C – Han Xu Statistics Points Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals Efficiency References External links Official website 2016 Category:2016 in women's basketball Category:2015–16 in Spanish women's basketball Category:International women's basketball competitions hosted by Spain Category:International youth basketball competitions hosted by Spain Category:Sport in Zaragoza FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women Category:2016 in youth sport