| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation | Colombia |
| Dates | August 13–31 |
| Teams | 9 |
| Venues | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Champions |
|
|
< 1953
1958 >
|
|
The South American Basketball Championship 1955 was the 16th South American Basketball Championship, and played in Cúcuta, Colombia. The tournament was won by Uruguay.