FIBA Americas Awards 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship For Men To USA Basketball And San Antonio Sports: - Jan 26, 2010 (by Richard)
FIBA Americas today announced that USA Basketball and San Antonio Sports have been awarded the 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men. The U18 Championship will take place at Bill Greehey Arena on the campus of St. Marys University in San Antonio, Texas, from June 26-30.
The 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship will feature eight national teams, only athletes born on or after Jan. 1, 1992 are eligible [read more]
FIBA Americas today announced that USA Basketball and San Antonio Sports have been awarded the 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men. The U18 Championship will take place at Bill Greehey Arena on the campus of St. Marys University in San Antonio, Texas, from June 26-30. The 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship will feature eight national teams, only athletes born on or after Jan. 1, 1992 are eligible. The top four finishing teams will earn qualifying berths for the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship for Men. The awarding of the 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men marks the second time USA Basketball and San Antonio Sports have joined forces to hold the event in the Alamo City. The event was also held in San Antonio in 2006. Teams in addition to the United States that will participate in the 2010 U18 tournament include: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and U.S. Virgin Islands. The tournament format calls for the eight teams to be divided at a later date into two preliminary round groups consisting of four teams each. Preliminary round play will be held June 26-28, each team plays the other three teams in its preliminary group. The top two finishing teams in each preliminary round group will then advance to the June 29, medal round semifinals and play for 1st-4th places. Teams placed third and fourth in each preliminary round group will advance to the consolation semifinals and play for 5th-8th places. The FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men gold and bronze medal games, and the 5th/6th place and 7th/8th place games will be conducted on June 30. FIBA Americas is pleased that USA Basketball is the organizer of this event which features our elite players from 18 years or younger. San Antonio is a first class city with a lot of basketball tradition and all the players will be very happy to be able to play there, said FIBA Americas Secretary General, Alberto Garcia. Our experience in 2006 was extraordinary and we are sure that this time around USA Basketball and the local organizing committee will surpass our expectations again. Were excited to again join efforts with San Antonio Sports to host this prestigious event, said USA Basketball CEO/Executive Director Jim Tooley. When we worked together and held the U18 championship in San Antonio in 2006 it was a success at every level and one of the best U18 Championships ever. Im confident it will again be a tremendous international basketball event. The 18 and under age group is an exciting level of competition and this tournament will not only feature some of FIBA Americas best U18 mens national teams but it will also showcase some of the top young basketball talent from North, South and Central Americas as well as the Caribbean. San Antonio Sports is excited to partner with USA Basketball to bring this prestigious tournament back to the Alamo City, said Dr. Susan Blackwood, Executive Director of San Antonio Sports. These young men are the future stars of NBA and international basketball and we promise to deliver a wonderful experience that neither they nor their coaches will forget. We also look forward to giving San Antonians of all ages the opportunity to enjoy a fun, affordable and inspiring international tournament in one of our citys premier basketball facilities Bill Greehey Arena at St. Marys University. Originally known as the FIBA Americas Junior World Championship Qualifier, the tournament has been held since 1990. USA mens teams boast of a sensational 33-2 overall record in the U18 championships and have won gold in 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2006, while capturing a silver medal in 2008 and the bronze in 2002. Sites of prior FIBA Americas U18 Championships for Men include Formosa, Argentina in 2008; San Antonio in 2006; Isle del Margarita, Venezuela in 2002; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic in 1998; Santa Rosa, Argentina in 1994; and Montevideo, Uruguay in 1990. Some of the top players who have represented the United States in the past U18 tournaments include Shareef Abdur-Rahim (1994); Carmelo Anthony (2002); Michael Beasley (2006); Chris Bosh (2002); Dee Brown (2002); Nick Collison (1998); Jonny Flynn (2006); Spencer Hawes (2006); Grant Hill (1990); Allan Houston (1990); Andre Iguodala (2002); Stephon Marbury (1994); Mike Miller (1998); Quentin Richardson (1998); Kyle Singler (2006); Kemba Walker (2008) and Deron Williams (2002). Notable members of other national teams who have competed in the U18 Championship include Leandro Barbosa (Brazil) 1994; Jose Barea (Puerto Rico) 2002; Gregory Echenique (Venezuela) 2008; Juan Fernandez (Argentina) 2008; Todd MacCulloch (Canada) 1994; Jamal Magloire (Canada) 1994; Peter Ramos (Puerto Rico) 2002; Luis Scola (Argentina) 1998; Tiago Splitter (Brazil) 2002; and Jesse Young (Canada) 1998. USA Basketball plans call for selection of the 12-member USA U18 Team to be made during team training that will be held June 14-25 in San Antonio with approximately 20 U.S. hopefuls participating. Selection of the USA U18 Team will be made by the USA Basketball Mens Junior National Team Committee, which is chaired by Syracuse University head coach Jim Boeheim, and also consists of Lorenzo Romar (University of Washington head coach), Bruce Weber (University of Illinois head coach), Roy Williams (University of North Carolina head coach), and athlete representative Jay Williams (2002 USA World Championship, 2000 USA U20, 2000 USA Select and 1999 USA Hoop Summit team member). Other major international events USA Basketball has hosted include the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship for Men (Olympic qualifier) (Las Vegas, Nev.); 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men (San Antonio, Texas); 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Women (Colorado Springs, Colo.); 2002 FIBA Mens World Championship (Indianapolis, Ind.); 1992 FIBA Americas Tournament of the Americas / Olympic Qualifier (Portland, Ore.); 1985 FIBA Womens Junior World Championship (Colorado Springs, Colo.); and the first COPABA Womens Junior World Championship in 1977 (Squaw Valley, Calif.). source: Fiba Americas
Final
Argentina U18 - United States U18 77:64
Argentinean Junior National Team scored a comprehensive 77:64 win over the United States in the FIBA Americas Championship Final Game in Formosa. It was just the second loss for the United States team in the history of their participation at the event. Argentina was well cheered up by the supportive crowd of more than 5000 spectators to jump to an early lead. The hosts enjoyed a 20:11 advantage late in the opening stanza. [read more]
Final Argentina U18 - United States U18 77:64 Argentinean Junior National Team scored a comprehensive 77:64 win over the United States in the FIBA Americas Championship Final Game in Formosa. It was just the second loss for the United States team in the history of their participation at the event. Argentina was well cheered up by the supportive crowd of more than 5000 spectators to jump to an early lead. The hosts enjoyed a 20:11 advantage late in the opening stanza. Argentina built a 26:18 lead at the end of the quarter. The teams slowed down in the second frame as the tension grew stronger. The USA outscored their opponents 10:9 and trailed by 7 points at halftime 28:35. The teams traded the baskets early in the third stanza and the North Americans managed to cut the deficit to 6 points. However Argentina exploded with 11 points in a row to establish 53:36 advantage late in the frame. Argentina entered the final period up by 16 points. The USA fought bravely in the final period but the home team easily secured the winning outcome and was awarded Gold Medals. Mateo Gaynor (198-G-90) and Juan Manuel Fernandez (195-G-90) had 16 points for the winners. Matias Nocedal (192-G-90, agency: Interperformances) scored 15 points for Argentina. Kemba Walker (183-G-90) answered with 21 points and 7 boards for the USA. Walker was trumped the tournaments MVP after the game. Malcolm Lee (193-G) secured 13 points in a loss.
Bronze Medals Game Canada U18 - Puerto Rico U18 83:68 Tristan Thompson (203-F) led balanced offense with 18 points and 10 boards as Canada scored a comfortable win over Puerto Rico in the consolation final of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Canada got to a better start to the game as they enjoyed an 18:15 lead after ten minutes of action. Puerto Rico answered with a 14:4 run early in the second stanza to establish a 29:22 lead. Canada stayed cool and pulled away with a 37:34 halftime advantage. The North American team forced the issue early in the third frame when they posted an 11:0 surge and extended their lead to as many as 14 points. Canada maintained the gap well and earned a 13-point cushion heading into the final period. Puerto Rico however never gave it up as they clipped the distance to 4 points midway through the final frame. However Tristan Thompson and Mangisto Arop (197-G-90) secured the winning outcome for Canada
Semifinals
Argentina U18 - Puerto Rico U18 83:68
Argentinean U18 National Team posted their 4th straight win at the FIBA Americas Championship. Yesterday they routed Puerto Rico in the semifinal and advanced to the title decider. Argentina will face the United States in the championship game tonight. Puerto Rico will take on Canada in the consolation final. [read more]
Semifinals
Argentina U18 - Puerto Rico U18 83:68 Argentinean U18 National Team posted their 4th straight win at the FIBA Americas Championship. Yesterday they routed Puerto Rico in the semifinal and advanced to the title decider. Argentina will face the United States in the championship game tonight. Puerto Rico will take on Canada in the consolation final. Matias Nocedal (192-G-90, agency: Interperformances) paced the hosts in the first half as Argentina easily cleared off to a comfortable distance. They outgunned their opponents 20:11 in the first stanza and maintained the gap in the second frame. Puerto Rico found themselves trailing by 12 points at the interval. However the Caribbean team cut the deficit to 7 points in the third stanza. Isaac Sosa (188-G-90) and Carlos Lopez (208-F-90) kept Puerto Rican team in the race. Argentina remained at the coolest late in the quarter and regained an 11-point buffer heading into the final term. The home team went on a 9:3 run early in the final quarter and established an unassailable 17-point advantage. Matias Nocedal finished the game with 20 points for Argentina. Juan Fernandez secured 14 points, while Luciano Gonzalez (196-F-90) had 12 in a win. Isaac Sosa and Carlos Lopez answered with 15 points apiece for Puerto Rico. Steven Miro nailed 12 points in defeat.
USA U18 - Canada U18 82:66 The United States Junior National Team won their 4th straight game at the FIBA Americas Championship in Formosa and advanced to the title clash. Yesterday they toppled Canadian counterparts in the semifinal. JayMychal Green (205-F/C-90) tallied 16 points and 10 boards, while Ryan Kelly (207-F-91) had 12 points and 10 rebounds to pace the United States to yet another impressive success at the event. Kemba Walker (183-G-90) contributed 13 points in a win. If the USA team captures the title it would be their fifth success in the last six edition of the tournament. They face Argentina in the main game today. The USA led right from the start and finished the first frame up 26:16 courtesy of an 8:0 run late in the period. The States extended the margin to 14 points midway through the second quarter. They secured the distance at halftime. Canada failed to close the gap in the third frame and the United States ran away to a comfortable 15-point distance after three quarters of action.
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