Puerto Rico - Brazil 82-75 Puerto Rico opened win count at the FIBA Americas Championship. They beat Brazil for 1-1 record in Group A. Eric Ayala (193-F/G-99) came up with 24 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Puerto Rico eked out a 17:16 lead after ten minutes. Brazil however responded with a 20:13 run to take a 36:30 halftime advantage. Puerto Rico came off the dressing room firing from all guns. They sparked a 26:9 rally to surge ahead. Brazil dropped 30 points in the final period but could not avoid the defeat. Javier Quinonez (187-G-0) tossed in 12 points, while John Carrillo (187-G-99) and Elmer Natal (195-F/G-0) added 10 points each for Puerto Rico. Kayo Mafio (198-PF-99) responded with 27 points and 10 rebounds for Brazil. Guilherme Braga (195-SF-99) contributed 17 points in the loss.
Dominican Republic - USA 51-115 Team USA cruised to the second victory in Bahia Blanca. The defending champions outgunned Dominican Republic to stay perfect in Group A. Gary Trent (191-G/F) stepped up with 25 points to pace the winners. Team USA unloaded 68 points in the first half to gain a 46-point halftime lead. They kept Dominican Republic at bay throughout the second half coasting to the victory. Markus Howard (185-G-99) delivered 20 points for the winners. Anderson Mirambeaux (196-F-99) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Dominican Republic. Alanzo Frink (200-F-0) had 11 points in the loss.
Group B
Venezuela - Argentina 51-71 Argentina dominated Venezuela on the second day of action in Group B. The hosts went on a strong rally in the second half to secure the second consecutive victory at the tournament. Lautaro Lopez (188-G-99) accounted for 19 points for Argentina. The hosts jumped to a 15:4 lead ten minutes into the encounter. But Venezuela narrowed the distance at 3-point mark at the interval 22:25. Argentina responded with a 23:12 rally in the third term to regain a comfortable advantage. They added 23 points in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Franco Zandomeni (188-G-0) chipped in 17 points for the hosts. Carlos Lenuz (187-G-99) answered with 11 points for Venezuela. Carlos Paez (179-PG-0) finished with 10 points in the loss.
Canada - Mexico 101-64 Canada breezed past Mexico to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Rowan Barrett Jr. (195-G/F-99) came up with 22 points to lead the North American selection. Canada set the tone early in the game. They used a 20:7 run in the opening quarter to clear off. Canada dropped 24 points in the second stanza to take a 44:30 halftime advantage. The third term turned into a one-way traffic. Canada went on a 29:10 spurt to clear off for good. Noah Kirkwood (195-G/F-0) delivered 15 points, while Danilo Djuricic (200-F-99) added 14 points and 15 boards for the winners. Salvador Martinez (193-SF-99) responded with 27 points for Mexico. Javier Gonzalez (194-C-0) had 12 points in the loss.
Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U16 1st Team 2017
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Best Player: Vernon Carey (6'9''-C-01) of USA Best Guard: Andre Curbelo (6'1''-PG-01) of Puerto Rico Best Forward: David Jones (193-F/G-01) of Dom. Republic Best Center: Vernon Carey (6'9''-C-01) of USA
FINAL USA - Canada 111-60 USA celebrated Gold in Formosa. They beat Canada in the championship game. Vernon Carey (204-C-01) banked in 19 points to pace the winners. USA dominated from start to finish. They grabbed a comfortable 49:24 halftime lead. USA unleashed 62 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. DeVion Harmon, Jeremy Roach (186-G-01) and Jalen Green (196-G-02) delivered 13 points each for the winners. Luka Sakota (185-PG-01) responded with 17 points for Canada. 3-4... [read more]
FINAL
USA - Canada 111-60 USA celebrated Gold in Formosa. They beat Canada in the championship game. Vernon Carey (204-C-01) banked in 19 points to pace the winners. USA dominated from start to finish. They grabbed a comfortable 49:24 halftime lead. USA unleashed 62 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. DeVion Harmon, Jeremy Roach (186-G-01) and Jalen Green (196-G-02) delivered 13 points each for the winners. Luka Sakota (185-PG-01) responded with 17 points for Canada.
3-4 Place
Puerto Rico - Argentina 78-67 Puerto Rico claimed the third position at the championship. They outgunned hosting Argentina to step onto the pedestal. Andre Curbelo (185-PG-01) posted 23 points and 6 steals to lead the charge. Puerto Rico piled up a comfortable 44:28 halftime lead. Argentina narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Victor Rosa (195-SF-01) provided 19 points in the win. Bautista Lugarini (199-F-01) responded with 18 points for Argentina.
5-6 Place
Mexico - Dominican Republic 51-71 Dominican Republic finished fifth at the tournament. They wrapped up their campaign with a comfortable win over Mexico. David Jones (193-F/G-01) delivered 22 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Dominican Republic piled up a 37:24 halftime lead. They poured in 34 points in the second half to ice the win. Jean Montero (185-G-03) tossed in 15 points in the victory. Ivan Cruz (187-PF-01) responded with 17 points for Mexico.
7-8 Place
Paraguay - Venezuela 49-53 Venezuela finished their campaign in Formosa on a high note. They beat Paraguay to end up in the seventh place. Enderson Alcala (191-C-01) tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Paraguay posted a 28:21 halftime lead. However Venezuela bounced back with a 16:4 rally in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Jose Meneses (180-G-01) chipped in 17 points for the winners. Jose Barreto (185-F-01) responded with 20 points for Paraguay.
SEMIFINALS USA - Argentina 121-49 USA breezed past Argentina en route to the championship game. Scott Barnes (200-SG-01) produced 20 points and 6 steals to pace the North American side. USA led from start to finish. They erupted for massive 71 points in the first half and secured an unassailable 50-point lead. USA cruised to the victory after the long break. Romeo Weems (195-F-01) delivered 17 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Bautista Lugarini (199-F-01) responded with 15 points for Arg... [read more]
SEMIFINALS
USA - Argentina 121-49 USA breezed past Argentina en route to the championship game. Scott Barnes (200-SG-01) produced 20 points and 6 steals to pace the North American side. USA led from start to finish. They erupted for massive 71 points in the first half and secured an unassailable 50-point lead. USA cruised to the victory after the long break. Romeo Weems (195-F-01) delivered 17 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Bautista Lugarini (199-F-01) responded with 15 points for Argentina.
Canada - Puerto Rico 81-66 Canada outscored Puerto Rico to advance into Final in Formosa. Cashius Mcneilly (185-SG-01) stepped up with 23 points and 9 boards for the winners. Canada dominated in the first half. They poured in 46 points to take a 17-point halftime lead. Puerto Rico slowed their opponents down in the second half but could not overcome the deficit and had to surrender at the end. Shemar Rathan-Mayes (178-G-01) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Andre Curbelo (185-PG-01) responded with game-high 27 points and 9 boards for Puerto Rico.
5-8 Place
Paraguay - Mexico 60-71 Mexico outgunned Paraguay in the classification round. Gibran Avelino (192-PG-01) provided 19 points for the winning side. Paraguay grabbed a 16:13 lead after ten minutes. Mexico however erased the deficit and pulled ahead for a 31:25 halftime lead. Mexico added 25 points in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Ivan Cruz (187-PF-01) delivered 14 points for the winners. Fabricio Ruiz (187-G-02) responded with 13 points for Paraguay.
Dominican Republic - Venezuela 71-57 Dominican Republic outgunned Venezuela in the classification round. David Jones (193-F/G-01) posted 14 points to lead the winners. Dominican Republic piled up a 31:18 halftime lead. Venezuela pulled within 7 points at the final intermission however Dominican Republic responded with a 30-point effort in the fourth term and sealed the win. Malvin Payero (182-PG-01) provided 12 points in the victory. Enderson Alcala (191-C-01) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Venezuela.
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