1996 Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol
| Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1996 | 
| Dates | 6 February – 1 May 1996 | 
| Teams | 16 | 
| Finals | |
| Champions | Olimpia | 
| Runners-up | Corinthians | 
| Semifinalists |  Dharma Yara Franca  Rio Claro  | 
1997 →   | |
The 1996 Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol, or 1996 FIBA South American League, was the first edition of the second-tier tournament for professional basketball clubs from South America. The tournament began on 6 February 1996 and finished on 1 May 1996. Argentine club Olimpia won the tournament, defeating Brazilian club Corinthians in the Grand Finals.