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Semifinals
Puerto Rico - Bahamas 85-78
Puerto Rico eliminated Bahamas 85-78 in the Semifinals of the U17 CentroBasket in Gurabo. The host of this event will meet Mexico in Big Final. On the other side, Bahamas will fight for the Bronze against US Virgin Islands. Juan Carlos Ortiz (94) led the winners in scoring with 23 points. Alexander Curet (94) had 21 points, 7 boards and 5 assists, while Abdiel Badillo (193-F-94) added 18 pts and 15 rebs. In the loosing squad, Tavario Miller (94) exploded with 15 points and 20 rebounds. He reached valuation 36 and was the MVP of this meeting. Dwight Coleby (94) had 15 pts and 9 boards, while Lourawls Nairn (95) added 15 pts and 6 assists. Quarters: 20-16, 10-23, 36-18, 19-21. Sunday is the last day of the championship.
Mexico - U.S. Virgin Islands 59-58
Mexico grabbed 59-58 thriller win against the US Virgin Islands in the Semifinals of U17 CentroBasket in Gurabo. It means that Mexico advanced to the Big Final, where they will meet Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands will play for the Bronze against Bahamas. Jose Estrada (94) was a key player for the winners. He spent almost the entire game on the court collecting 20 points and 9 rebounds. Miguel Ramirez (94) had 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Jose Luis Aguilera (94) added 17 pts and 7 rebs. In defeat, Khalid Hart (95) collected 14 points and 9 assists. Kareem Harris (94) also scored 9 pts in this meeting. Quarters: 20-20, 12-14, 9-14, 18-10. Sunday is the last day of the competition in Gurabo.
Places 5-8
Dominican Republic - Panama 79-58
Dominican Republic made the first step forward to fifth place in Gurabo. They handed 79-59 loss to Panama and will have to beat Belize today in order to win position No.5. Panama will play against the British Virgin Islands for the seventh place. Brandone Francis (95) shined for the winners with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Miguel Dicent (94) had 16 pts, 5 rebs and 5 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns (96) added 14 points and 10 boards. Abid Oses (F/C-95) collected 21 points and 10 rebs in defeat. Their second scorer was Pablo Rivas (95) (7 rebs) with 12 pts. Quarters: 27-11, 13-16, 25-13, 14-18. Championship ends today.
Belize - British Virgin Islands 81-74
Belize successfully passed their first obstacle for the fifth place in Gurabo. They outplayed British Virgin Islands 81-74 and will have to beat Dominican Republic in order to end as No.5. British Virgin Island will play against Panama and the winner will avoid last place at the U17 CentroBasket. Devin Daly (188-F-95) erupted with 29 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Tariq Middleton (178-G-95) had 18 pts and 8 rebs, while Brian White (188-G-96, college: Wesley) added 12 points and 7 rebs. In defeat, Shakiel Humphrey (95) was better than the others with 20 points and 7 rebs. Their second scorer was Charlesworth Georges (95) with 18 points (6 rebs). Quarters: 14-20, 15-21, 29-22, 23-11. Championship in Gurabo ends today. Puerto Rico and Mexico will fight for the Gold.
