1948 World Professional Basketball Tournament
| 1948 | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Dates | 8 April–11 April |
| Venue(s) | Chicago Stadium |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Minneapolis Lakers |
| 1st runner-up | New York Rens |
| 2nd runner-up | Anderson Duffey Packers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| MVP | George Mikan |
| Top scorer(s) | George Mikan |
The 1948 World Professional Basketball Tournament was the tenth and final edition of the World Professional Basketball Tournament. It was held in Chicago, Illinois, during the days of 8–11 April 1948 and featured eight teams. It was won by the Minneapolis Lakers who defeated the New York Renaissance 75–71 in the title game, behind George Mikan's tournament record 40 points. The Anderson Duffey Packers came in third after beating the Tri-Cities Blackhawks 66–44 in the third-place game. Mikan led all scorers and was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player.