The men's basketball tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, began on 17 September and ended on 1 October, when the United States defeated France 85–75 for the gold medal. Preliminary round games were held at The Dome and elimination games at the Sydney SuperDome. Men's basketball at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney — the final on October 1, 2000. 🥇 United States · 🥈 France · 🥉 LIT Wiki link