It also serves as a regional championship involving East Asian basketball teams.
the three best teams excluding China qualifies for 2011 FIBA Asia Championship.
[3] The 2011 Middle Asia qualifying tournament for SAARC teams was held from July 13 to 15, 2011 in New Delhi, India.
The top three finishers qualifies to the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship.
It also serves as a regional championship involving West Asian basketball teams.