1955 South American Basketball Championship
| 16th South American Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Colombia | 
| Dates | August 13–31 | 
| Teams | 9 | 
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Uruguay (7th title) | 
The South American Basketball Championship 1955 was the 16th edition of this tournament. It was played in Cúcuta, Colombia. The title holder is Uruguay.