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Venezuela U23 won Gold in ALBA Major Group

- May 1, 2023

POSTED BY: Igor Obradovic

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Kender Urbina

Venezuela defeated Cuba 70-59 at the Juegos Deportivos de ALBA to claim the gold medal.

Kender Urbina (176-PG-2004) put up an impressive double-double for Venezuela with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Yeferson Guerra (192-G-2003, agency: Pro Sports) led the team in scoring with 19 points and 5 rebounds.

Joan Gutierrez led the way for Cuba with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Despite Cuba's best efforts, Venezuela's strong defense and offensive performance proved too much to handle.

Before in Group stage, Venezuela beat Cuba once again with 3 point margin (57-60) and finished Group with 2-0 while Cuba had 1-1 as they defeated St. Kitts 87-41.

Final placement:

Venezuela U23 - Gold

Cuba - Silver

Saint Kitts - Bronze

Tags : KENDER URBINA, SPARTANS DE DISTRITO CAPITAL CARACAS, JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS DE ALBA BASKETBALL