USA wins the Gold in Cancun - Jun 27, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
FINAL
USA - Argentina 104-64
USA won the Gold at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. They smashed Argentina 104-64 in the Big Final to take the first place. The Silver medal belongs to Argentina. It is important to mention that both teams booked a ticket for the next FIBA U17 World Championship. Aaron Gordon (96) shined in USA with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Jahlil Okafor-Benton (96) also was great adding 18 points and 14 boards [read more]
FINAL
USA - Argentina 104-64 USA won the Gold at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. They smashed Argentina 104-64 in the Big Final to take the first place. The Silver medal belongs to Argentina. It is important to mention that both teams booked a ticket for the next FIBA U17 World Championship. Aaron Gordon (96) shined in USA with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Jahlil Okafor-Benton (96) also was great adding 18 points and 14 boards. Jabari Parker (95) had 14 pts and 7 rebounds, while Justin Jackson (95) added 13 pts to this victory. In Argentina, Alvaro Merlo (170-G-95) delivered 14 pts. Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) had 10 points and 9 boards. USA started the game strongly making 30-17 lead in the first ten minutes. Nothing has changed after that as USA created 24-13 in the second period for plus 24 at the HT. It was already clear who will take the Gold at this event and second half was just the formality (24-21, 26-13). USA was the winner of Group B in Cancun with perfect 3-0. They eliminated Canada in the Semis.
Places 3-4
Canada - Puerto Rico 86-65 Canada won the Bronze in Cancun. They outplayed Puerto Rico 86-65 to win this medal at the U16 FIBA Americas championship. Thanks to this victory Canada also booked a spot for the next U17 FIBA World championship. Canada had six players with double-digits in scoring. The leading one was Kevin-Mbezela Zabo (186-G) with 16 pts. Patrick Steeves (95) had 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Christopher McComber (95) added 11 pts and 15 rebs. In the loosing squad, William Cruz (180-G-95) delivered 18 points and Jairo Velez (95) stopped to 11 pts. Canada had wonderful beginning as they made 26-7 lead in the first ten minutes. They continued with 14-11 after that and 23-16 in Q3. At that time it was already clear that Canada will take the Bronze at this event. They slowed down after that and Puerto Rico made 23-31 in the last ten minutes. Of course, that was not enough even for a small treat and Canada celebrated valuable 86-65 victory at the end.
Places 5-6
Chile - Brazil 54-62 Brazil was better than Chile 62-54 winning the fifth place in Cancun. Brazil ended the U16 FIBA Americas championship with two wins. Chile is No.6 at this event. Lucas Dias (96) shined in Brazil with double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds. Luis Ricci (95) scored 10, while Humberto Gomes (96) and Lucas Garcia (95) netted 9 points each. In defeat, Martin Pino (95) collected 14 points and 7 rebounds. Matias Sepulveda (96) and Ricardo Cardenas (95) had 13 and 11 points respectively. Brazil dominated in the second and last quarter, what was enough for the victory at the end. Chile started with 12-9 and Brazil made 7-15 in the second period. Chile was better in Q3 again (21-18) and everything was still open. However, Lucas Dias and his teammates shined when it mattered most and finished last period with 14-20 for the final 54-62 victory.
Places 7-8
Costa Rica - Mexico 66-76 Mexico avoided last place at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. They outplayed Costa Rica 76-66 for the first victory at this event. Costa Rica on the other side, finished as No.8 winless. Omar De Haro (95) shined for the hosts with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Bryan Rivera (95) followed him with 20 points and 7 boards. Third scorer in victory was Uriel Beltran (96) with 9 points. CRC got 24 points and 12 rebounds from Milton Jimenez (95). Adrian Chavarria (96) scored 13 and Henry Sanchez (95) added three points less. Mexico started the game with 15-19 lead. However, Costa Rica replied with 19-15 in Q2 tying the score at the HT. Mexico drastically improved after the breather making 16-24 in Q3. They won the last quarter as well (16-18) for the final 66-76 victory.
USA and Argentina to fight for the Gold in Cancun - Jun 25, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
SEMIFINALS
Puerto Rico - Argentina 90-96
Argentina advanced to the Big Final of U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. Argentina eliminated Puerto Rico in the very exciting Semifinals 96-90. They will fight for the Gold against powerful USA. On the other side, Puerto Rico will meet Canada in the battle for Bronze. Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) exploded with 33 points and 6 rebounds in this victory [read more]
SEMIFINALS
Puerto Rico - Argentina 90-96 Argentina advanced to the Big Final of U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. Argentina eliminated Puerto Rico in the very exciting Semifinals 96-90. They will fight for the Gold against powerful USA. On the other side, Puerto Rico will meet Canada in the battle for Bronze. Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) exploded with 33 points and 6 rebounds in this victory. Lucio Reinaudi (95) followed him with 23 pts and he was the last one with double-digits in Argentina. Their third scorer was Rodrigo Haag (95) with 8 pts. In the loosing squad, Miguel Cartagena (186-G-95) shined with 30 points. Eliel Gonzalez (189-G-95) had 20 and Ariel Watson (95) added 2 pts less. Argentina made impressive 16-27 in the first ten minutes and continued with 12-21 after that. Third period also belonged to Argentina (17-21), who had comfortable lead with 10:00 to go. However, Puerto Rico didnt give up and they managed to treat in the finish, but the difference was too big and Argentina saved plus six until the end. Saturday is the last day of the championship.
USA - Canada 113-70 USA had no troubles to beat Canada 113-70 and to reach the Big Final of U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. USA will meet Argentina in the battle for Gold. On the other side, Canada will play against Puerto Rico for third place. Today is the last day of the championship. USA took control on Canada from the very beginning. They made 31-7 lead in the first ten minutes and jumped to plus 35 until the halftime. Question about the winner was already resolved and second half was just the formality (29-16, 21-26). Aaron Gordon (96) stepped up with 22 points and 8 rebounds for USA. Jahlil Okafor-Benton (96) followed him with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Theophilus Pinson Jr. (96) added 15 pts and 5 rebs. In Canada, Anthony Pate (95) and Malcom Duvivier (95) delivered 10 points each. Miroslav Jaksic (95) collected 9 points and 8 rebounds.
Places 5-8
Chile - Costa Rica 105-48 Chile cruised past Costa Rica to 105-48 victory in Cancun. It was the first game of the Classification Round from 5th to 8th place. It means that Chile will meet Brazil today and the winner will end as No.5. Costa Rica will play against Mexico and will try to avoid the last place in Cancun. Chile dominated in all basketball elements against their rivals. Quarters: 30-10, 20-13, 26-11, 29-14. Eugenio Luzcando (95) top-scored for the winners with 26 points. He also had 9 rebounds and 5 assists beside that. Hernan Soto (95) had 15 points and 5 boards, while Martin Pino (95) added 14 pts, plus 5 assists. In CRC, Milton Jimenez (95) shined with 27 points. Their second scorer was Henry Sanchez (95) with 9 points (5 rebs).
Brazil - Mexico 71-57 Brazil was too strong for Mexico 71-57 on Friday. It was the first game of the Classification Round from 5th to 8th place at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. Brazil made the first step and they will meet Chile today in the battle for fifth place. Mexico will try to beat Costa Rica and to avoid the last place at this event. Mexico was better than Brazil in the first half (23-28), but they somehow stopped after that. Brazil shined after the breather and with two great periods (20-11, 28-18) won the game with comfortable 71-57. Fernando Stafleu (95) came up with 24 points and 10 rebounds in victory. Lucas Dias (96) secured a great help adding 16 pts and 8 boards. Higor Simas (95) was third scorer in victory with 7 points (6 rebs). For the hosts, Omar De Haro (95) delivered 21 points. Jose Hermosillo (95) stopped to 7 pts and 9 rebounds.
Day Three: Semifinals are set - Jun 24, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
Group A
Mexico - Canada 56-88
Canada registered second win at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. They handed 88-56 loss to Mexico taking the second place in Group A. It means that Canada advanced to Semifinals, where they will meet USA. Mexico ended as the last ranked team in this group (0-3). Patrick Steeves (95) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds in victory. Kevin-Mbezela Zabo (186-G) also had 16 points, while Tyrell Bellot-Green (96) added 15 points and 8 boards [read more]
Group A
Mexico - Canada 56-88 Canada registered second win at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. They handed 88-56 loss to Mexico taking the second place in Group A. It means that Canada advanced to Semifinals, where they will meet USA. Mexico ended as the last ranked team in this group (0-3). Patrick Steeves (95) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds in victory. Kevin-Mbezela Zabo (186-G) also had 16 points, while Tyrell Bellot-Green (96) added 15 points and 8 boards. In the loosing squad, Jose Hermosillo (95) collected 11 points and 7 rebs. Omar De Hato also scored 11 pts. Canada took control on Mexico from the very beginning. They made 12-25 record and managed to keep plus 12 until the halftime. Canada was better team in the second half as well (14-22, 15-27) winning this game with comfortable 56-88. Semifinals will be played today.
Puerto Rico - Chile 80-55 Puerto Rico finished Preliminary Round in Cancun with perfect 3-0. They cruised past Chile 80-55 winning the first place in Group A. Puerto Rico will meet Argentina in the Semifinals. On the other side, Chile failed to reach the next stage ending as No.3 in this group with 1-2 record. Miguel Cartagena (186-G-95) once again was the leading player in victory. This time he scored 26 points. Bryan Rodriguez (186-G-95) scored 12 and Ariel Watson (95) had 10 pts, plus 6 rebounds. In Chile, Matias Sepulveda (96) collected 16 points and 5 rebs, while Eugenio Luzcando (95) stopped to 12 pts. Puerto Rico was way better team in the first half. They made 2109 in Q1 and continued with 23-10 after that. After 20 minutes of game question about the winner was already resolved and second half was just the formality. Semifinals will be played today.
Group B
Brazil - Argentina 77-85 It was a do-or-die game for both teams. Argentina was better than Brazil 85-77 winning the second place in Group B. Both teams had 1-1 record before this meeting. Argentina ended as No.2 and booked a spot for the Semifinals. Brazil (No.3) will continue in Classification Round. Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) exploded with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Lucio Reinaudi (95) had 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Jonathan Sacco (95) added 11 pts, plus 6 rebs. In Brazil, Fernando Stafleu (95) top-scored with 22 pts. Luis Ricci (95) had 19 pts and 5 assists, while Humberto Gomes (96) added 12 pts. First half ended with 34-34 tie. Argentina took control on Brazil after that making plus 10 in third period. They Brazil threatened in the last quarter, but Argenrina managed to keep its lead and to book a spot for the Semifinals. Championship continues today.
Costa Rica - USA 46-118 As expected, USA destroyed Costa Rica registering third straight victory in Cancun. USA ended as No.1 of Group B and will meet Canada in the Semifinals. Costa Rico finished as the last ranked team in this group with 0-3 score. They will continue in Classification Round. Conner Frankamp (96) came up with 22 points and 9 assists for the winners. Aaron Gordon (96) also was great and he was very close to reach triple-double: 18 pts, 18 rebs, 9 as. Kendrick Nunn (96) helped with 12 pts. In Costa Rica, Milton Jimenez (95) shined with 28 points. Henry Sanchez (95) netted 11 pts. USA was simply too strong for their rival during the entire game. Quarters: 0-19, 7-40, 25-30, 14-29. The championship continues today.
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