1942 World Professional Basketball Tournament
| 1942 | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Dates | 8 March–12 March |
| Venue(s) | International Amphitheater |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1st runner-up | Detroit Eagles |
| 2nd runner-up | Long Island Grumman Flyers |
| Tournament statistics | |
| MVP | Ed Riska |
| Top scorer(s) | Gene Englund |
The 1942 World Professional Basketball Tournament was the 4th edition of the World Professional Basketball Tournament. It was held in Chicago, Illinois, during the days of 8–12 March 1942 and featured 14 teams. It was won by the Oshkosh All-Stars who defeated the Detroit Eagles 43–41 in the championship game. The Long Island Grumman Flyers came in third after beating the Harlem Globetrotters 43–41 in the third-place game. Ed Riska of the Oshkosh All-Stars was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player. Gene Englund led all scorers with 54 points while Riska came second with 50.