1937 South American Basketball Championship
| 5th South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Chile |
| Dates | 5-16 March |
| Teams | 5 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Chile (1st title) |
The 1937 South American Basketball Championship was the 5th edition of this tournament. It was held in Valparaíso and Santiago, Chile and won by the host, Chile national basketball team. A record 5 teams competed, including Peru in their first appearance.