FIBA EuroBasket 1999 qualification  Qualification for the 1999 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1999 took place between 22 May 1996 and 28 February 1999. A total of fourteen teams qualified for the tournament, joining hosts France and World Champions Yugoslavia. A total of 39 teams participated. Competition consisted of three stages:   "Times given below are in Western European Time (UTC±00:00)." Times given below are in Western European Summer Time (). Times given below are in Central European Summer Time (). Times given below are in Eastern European Summer Time ().