The 1948 World Professional Basketball Tournament was the tenth[1] and final edition of the World Professional Basketball Tournament.
It was held in Chicago, Illinois, during the days of 8–11 April 1948[2] and featured eight teams.
[3] It was won by the Minneapolis Lakers who defeated the New York Renaissance 75–71 in the title game,[4] behind George Mikan's tournament record 40 points.
[5] The Anderson Duffey Packers came in third after beating the Tri-Cities Blackhawks 66–44 in the third-place game.
[6] Mikan led all scorers and was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player.