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| 8th South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Uruguay |
| Dates | 20-28 January |
| Teams | 6 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uruguay (3rd title) |
The 1940 South American Basketball Championship was the 8th edition of this tournament. It was held in Montevideo, Uruguay and won by the host, Uruguay national basketball team. A record 6 teams competed, including Paraguay in their first appearance, despite the World War that was currently under way.