Puerto Rico - Canada 70-91 Canada registered the third consecutive victory at the U18 FIBA Americas Championship. They fired past Puerto Rico to finish the preliminary round on top of Group A. Dillon Brooks (201-F-96) nailed 26 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to pace the North American side. Puerto Rico fell at 1-2 record after the defeat. Canada got to a perfect start. They dropped 28 points in the first frame to gain a 13-point lead. They stayed in front throughout the second term. Canada ensured a 50:30 halftime advantage. Canada did not loosen the grasp in the third term. They secured a 29-point lead heading into the fourth stanza. Puerto Rico sank 30 points in the final frame but Canada still cruised to the victory. Chris Egi (206-PF-96) posted 20 points and 14 boards, while Montaque Gill-Caesar had 9 points in the victory. Victor Jusino (203-C-96) responded with 13 points for Puerto Rico. Jose Morales had 12 points in the loss.
Brazil - Dominican Republic 69-72 Dominican Republic gained the second victory at the U18 FIBA Americas tournament. They held off Brazil to secure the second-place finish in Group A. Dominican Republic will now face a tough test against the USA in the semifinal clash. Brazil were coming off two straight defeats at the start of the tournament. They got to a quick start willing to leave those losses behind. Brazil accumulated a 22:19 lead ten minutes into the game. But Dominican Republic adjusted defensively and grabbed a 35:33 halftime lead. Brazil erased the deficit as the teams entered the fourth stanza tied at 51. Dominican Republic sank 21 points in the final quarter and escaped with a narrow victory at the end. Jeromy Rodriguez (198-PF-96) provided 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jhonatan Araujo (201-C-96) had 15 points in the victory. George Alves answered with 25 points and 8 rebounds for Brazil. Lucas De Souza had 13 points in the defeat.
Group B
Mexico - Uruguay 70-89 Uruguay claimed the opening victory at the U18 FIBA Americas Championship. They defeated Mexico for 1-2 record in Group B. Facundo Grolla (193-C-97) netted 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the charge. Mexico fell at 0-3 record after the defeat. Uruguay set the tone early in the encounter. They accumulated a 26:6 lead after ten minutes. Mexico picked up the tempo in the second quarter. They erupted for 26 points and cut the deficit at 15-point mark at the interval 32:47. Uruguay stiffened defensively in the third term. They held their opponents to just 11 points in the quarter and opened a 23-point lead at the final break. Uruguay never looked back and cruised to the victory in the fourth term. Octavio Medina (195-F-96) had 15 points, while Juan Galletto chipped in 13 points in the win. Alvaro Mendoza (SF-96) answered with 17 points for Mexico. Cesar Molina tossed in 11 points in the defeat.
USA - Argentina 118-64 The USA U18 team earned the third consecutive victory at the FIBA Americas Championship in Colorado Springs. They thrashed Argentina to win Group B. The USA will now take on Dominican Republic in the semifinal. Argentina occupied the second position in the standings and would take on Canada in the playoffs. It was another dominant display from the hosts in this one. The USA earned a 34:11 lead after the opening frame. They unleashed 29 points in the second quarter to secure a 63:26 halftime lead. The home team stayed red hot offensively in the second half. They poured in 55 points after the big break and sealed the victory. Jalen Brunson (188-G-97) netted 16 points, while Tyler Lydon (206-C-96) added 14 points for the winners. Lucio Delfino (198-PF-97) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Argentina. Juan Arengo delivered 12 points in the loss.
Draw Results in for FIBA U18 Americas Championship 2018 - 1 month ago
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The draw ceremony for the FIBA U18 Americas Championship 2018 took place on Tuesday evening in the Regional Offices of FIBA Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The results of the draw are as follows:
Group A: Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, USA
Group B: Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, Canada
The FIBA U18 Americas Championship will be played June 10-16 in St. Catharines, Canada, and will qualify the top-four teams to the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2019.
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The draw ceremony for the FIBA U18 Americas Championship 2018 took place on Tuesday evening in the Regional Offices of FIBA Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The results of the draw are as follows: Group A: Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, USA Group B: Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, Canada
The FIBA U18 Americas Championship will be played June 10-16 in St. Catharines, Canada, and will qualify the top-four teams to the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2019. Courtesy of: basketball.ca
St. Catharines, Canada to host the FIBA U18 Americas Championship 2018 - 1 Year ago
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The FIBA U18 Americas Championship participating teams will be confirmed with the conclusion of the 2017 Centrobasket and South American U17 qualifying tournaments. USA and Canada have already qualified to the tournament as North American representatives. 'The FIBA U18 Americas Championship is one of the most exciting basketball events in our region as it puts a spotlight on the future stars of our sport and serves as an important international platform in their development process [read more]
The FIBA U18 Americas Championship participating teams will be confirmed with the conclusion of the 2017 Centrobasket and South American U17 qualifying tournaments. USA and Canada have already qualified to the tournament as North American representatives. 'The FIBA U18 Americas Championship is one of the most exciting basketball events in our region as it puts a spotlight on the future stars of our sport and serves as an important international platform in their development process. We are happy to announce Canada as the host of its 2018 edition. Their commitment is proof of the attention to detail the federation has put into the growth of youth basketball not only in their national team program, but throughout the continent. We are more than confident that it will be a great and memorable event for the participants as well as for basketball fans everywhere.', said FIBA Americas President Mr. Usie Richards. 'We're thrilled to be hosting the 2018 FIBA U18 Americas Championship in St. Catharines. Bringing this event to Canada and specifically the Niagara Region allows us to showcase our nation as a world-class destination for international basketball events and for Canadians to see our talented up-and-coming stars compete on home soil,' said Michele O'Keefe, President & CEO, Canada Basketball. 'The FIBA technical legacy for hosting this event for athletes, coaches and officials will be incredibly beneficial to our continued alignment and domestic development,' concluded O'Keefe. The seven-day tournament sees the top eight teams from the FIBA Americas zone vying for a top-three finish to qualify for the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. Courtesy of: caribbeanbasketball.com
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