Puerto Rico celebrate Gold in Barranquilla - Aug 4, 2018
FINAL
Puerto Rico - Colombia 91-68 Puerto Rico celebrated Gold in Barranquilla. They overcame Colombia in the Final. Gilberto Clavell (200-F-89, college: Sam Houston St.) scored 18 points to lead the winners. Puerto Rico accumulated a 45:29 halftime lead. Colombia narrowed the gap at 13-point mark at the final break. But Puerto Rico unleashed 32 points in the fourth stanza to capture the trophy. Gian Clavell (193-G-93, college: Colorado St.) had 16 points for Puerto Rico. Michaell Jackson (190-G-87) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Colombia.
3-4 Place
Dominican Republic - Cuba 73-75 OT Cuba stepped onto the pedestal in Barranquilla. They nipped Dominican Republic in overtime to claim Bronze medals. Karel Guzman (188-F-95) scored 25 points to lead the charge. Cuba accumulated a 38:28 halftime lead. Dominican Republic managed to deny the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. But Cuba outscored their opponents 9:7 in the extra period to celebrate victory. Jasiel Rivero (204-C-93, agency: Pro Sports) had 19 points for Cuba. Jhonatan Araujo (208-C-96, agency: Basket Management Solutions) delivered 20 points and 9 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
5-6 Place
Bahamas - Mexico 76-90 Mexico overcame Bahamas to finish in the fifth place in the ladder. Gabriel Giron (192-G-88) accounted for 23 points in the win. Mexico piled up a 49:41 halftime lead. They went on a 41:35 second half surge to ice the victory. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) and Orlando Mendez-Valdez (175-PG-86, college: W.Kentucky, agency: Pro Sports) had 16 points each for Mexico. Kentwan Smith (203-F-91, college: Stetson) replied with 21 points and 11 rebounds for Bahamas.
Puerto Rico and Colombia to clash for title in Barranquilla - Aug 2, 2018
SEMIS
Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 75-74 Puerto Rico nipped Dominican Republic in a closely matched semifinal clash to advance into the title game in Barranquilla. Javier Mojica (190-SG-84, college: Cent.Conn.St.) came up with 12 points to lead the winners. Puerto Rico went on a 31:17 run in the second period to take a 13-point halftime lead. Dominican Republic ignited a strong 25:15 rally in the fourth period but came up short of win at the end. Ramon Clemente (200-PF-85, college: Wichita St.) had 10 points in the victory. Jhonatan Araujo (208-C-96, agency: Basket Management Solutions) replied with 22 points, 12 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
Colombia - Cuba 78-69 Colombia held off Cuba to enter the championship game. Hansel Atencia (178-G-97) stepped up with 27 points to pace the charge. Michaell Jackson (190-G-87) added 25 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Colombia accumulated a 41:30 halftime advantage. They went on a 24:12 run in the third term to ensure a comfortable 23-point cushion. Cuba narrowed the gap in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Jasiel Rivero (204-C-93, agency: Pro Sports) had 21 points and 9 rebounds for Cuba.
Semifinals are set in Barranquilla - Aug 1, 2018
Group A
Puerto Rico - U.S. Virgin Islands 96-70 Puerto Rico fired past US Virgin Islands to clinch the top position in Group A. Gian Clavell (193-G-93, college: Colorado St.) provided 13 points to lead the winners. Puerto Rico recorded a 41:33 halftime lead. They went on a massive 34:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ramon Clemente (200-PF-85, college: Wichita St.) had 11 points for Puerto Rico. Jahmiah Simmons (193-F-98) replied with 27 points for US Virgin Islands.
Group B
Dominican Republic - Bahamas 84-77 Dominican Republic topped Bahamas for the second win in Barranquilla. Juan Miguel Suero (198-SG-93) posted 22 points in the victory. Bahamas eked out a 22:21 lead after ten minutes. Dominican Republic managed to pull ahead for a 41:38 halftime lead. They used a 23:16 run in the final period to snatch the victory. Jhonatan Araujo (208-C-96, agency: Basket Management Solutions) had 21 points for Dominican Republic. Michael Carey Jr. (196-G-93, college: Wagner) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Bahamas.
Cuba - Mexico 78-67 Cuba beat Mexico to advance into the semifinal stage. Jasiel Rivero (204-C-93, agency: Pro Sports) provided 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Cuba trailed by as many as 8 points at the first break. However they went on a 20:10 run in the third period to surge ahead. Cuba sank 23 points in the fourth period to rally to the win. Javier Justiz (205-C-92, agency: Pro Sports) had 19 points in the victory. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) answered with 18 points for Mexico.
Overview of Day 2 in Barranquilla - Jul 31, 2018
Group A
Colombia - Puerto Rico 62-66 Puerto Rico celebrated the first victory at the tournament. They upset hosting Colombia in the opener. David Huertas (195-G/F-87, college: Mississippi) posted 15 points to lead the winners. Colombia jumped to a 40:26 halftime lead. But Puerto Rico bounced back with a massive 31:12 run in the third term to surge ahead. Colombia slowed their opponents down in the fourth period but could not save the game. Gary Browne (185-G-93, college: W.Virginia) had 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Stalin Ortiz (190-G-81, college: Valparaiso) answered with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Colombia.
Group B
Cuba - Bahamas 97-80 Cuba toppled Bahamas for the first win in Barranquilla. Karel Guzman (188-F-95) had 21 points in the win. Bahamas eked out a 28:25 lead after ten minutes. But Cuba ignited a 49:30 run in the next two periods to take a comfortable lead. They poured in 23 points in the final stanza to ice the victory. Javier Justiz (205-C-92, agency: Pro Sports) had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks for Cuba. Jackson Jacob (186-G) replied with 13 points for Bahamas.
Dominican Republic - Mexico 69-72 Mexico eked out a narrow win over Dominican Republic to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Gustavo Ayon (207-C-85, college: San Jose St.) had 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Dominican Republic grabbed a 20:12 lead after ten minutes. Mexico spurred in front in the second term. They established a 41:34 halftime lead. The seesaw action continued in the second half. Dominican Republic pulled ahead in the third term but Mexico dropped 21 points in the fourth stanza to seal the win. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) had 17 points in the victory. Jhonatan Araujo (208-C-96, agency: Basket Management Solutions) replied with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
Overview of Day 1 in Barranquilla - Jul 30, 2018
Group A
Colombia - U.S. Virgin Islands 82-72 Colombia outscored US Virgin Islands to celebrate the first win at the tournament. The hosts dominated in the first half. They recorded a comfortable 58:25 halftime lead. US Virgin Islands went on a strong comeback rally in the second half but could not rescue the game after all. Hansel Atencia (178-G-97) stepped up with 23 points for Colombia. Michaell Jackson (190-G-87) added 19 points for the hosts. Jamaal Samuel (206-F-93, college: La-Monroe, agency: Basket Management Solutions) replied with 16 points for US Virgin Islands.
Group B
Bahamas - Mexico 65-83 Mexico fired past Bahamas to open win count in Barranquilla. Jorge Gutierrez delivered 24 points to pace the winners. Mexico established a 45:27 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half cruising to the win. Orlando Mendez-Valdez (175-PG-86, college: W.Kentucky, agency: Pro Sports) had 12 points in the victory. Jackson Jacob posted 13 points for Bahamas.
Cuba - Dominican Republic 71-74 OT Dominican Republic toppled Cuba in the opener. Juan Miguel Suero (198-SG-93) stepped up with impressive 25 points, 16 rebounds and 10 blocks to lead the effort. Cuba piled up a comfortable 37:17 halftime lead. But Dominican Republic managed to deny the deficit in the second half and tied things up at 60 heading into extra period. Dominican Republic poured in 14 points in the overtime to ice the win. Jhonatan Araujo (208-C-96, agency: Basket Management Solutions) had 11 points for Dominican Republic. Osmel Oliva (178-PG-87) answered with 15 points for Cuba.
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