Commenced in 1981, this open aged competition is conducted every four years. It provides an opportunity for the National teams across the Pacific to compete against both Australian and New Zealand teams. Because of the strength of the Australian program, they usually send highly experienced teams in the under 20 age division.

This competition is held in the same year as the South Pacific Mini Games, and if basketball is played in the Mini Games, there is no Oceania Tournament played in that 4 year period. Unfortunately, as Australia and New Zealand are not permitted to participate in the South Pacific Games, it means that the Island nations loose their opportunity to play against Australia and New Zealand.

Information from the official FIBA Oceania site. For link to official site click HERE