EuroBasket 1983
The 1983 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1983, was the 23rd FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe.It took place from 26 May to 4 June 1983 in France.Italy defeated Spain in the final to win their first title.A total of twelve teams qualified for the tournament.To the top eight teams from the previous tournament, four more teams were granted berths via a qualifying tournament.