2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship

Australia held off New Zealand, 72−63, to win their first-ever Under-18 Asian title in their debut, while China avenged their Preliminary Round loss to the Philippines, 76−57, to secure third place in the final day of competition.

[7] Prior to the draw, the 16 teams were separated into 4 pots based on the latest FIBA Boys' World Ranking, as shown within the parenthesis.

[8] Australia (9) China (12) South Korea (16) Iran (26) Japan (27) Chinese Taipei (31) New Zealand (33) Philippines (34) Lebanon (43) India (48) Kazakhstan (52) Bahrain (60) Syria (62) Thailand (67) Indonesia (71) United Arab Emirates (82) The Draw ceremony was held on July 6 at Mono 29 Stadium in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Thailand eventually decided to be drawn in Group C, along with Bahrain and newcomers Australia & New Zealand.

[10] Iran Japan Kazakhstan Indonesia China Philippines Lebanon United Arab Emirates Australia New Zealand Bahrain Thailand South Korea Chinese Taipei India Syria Most games were held at Stadium 29, located in the Bangkok suburb of Nonthaburi.