Latinbasket.com All-FIBA AmeriCup Awards 2019 - Oct 2, 2019
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| Latinbasket.com All-FIBA AmeriCup 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Sylvia Fowles (6'6''-C-85) of USA
Best Guard: Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) of Puerto Rico
Best Forward: Diamond Deshields (185-G/F-95) of USA
Best Center: Sylvia Fowles (6'6''-C-85) of USA
1st Team
PG: Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) of Puerto Rico
G: Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) of Colombia
G/F: Diamond Deshields (185-G/F-95) of USA
C: Kayla Alexander (193-C-91) of Canada
C: Sylvia Fowles (6'6''-C-85) of USA
2nd Team
PG: Jordin Canada (5'6''-PG-95) of USA
G: Arike Ogunbowale (173-G-97) of USA
SF: Jamie Weisner-Scott (178-SF-94) of Canada
PF: Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85) of Cuba
C: Damiris Dantas (6'3''-C-78) of Brazil
Honorable Mention
Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) of Cuba
Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) of Dominican Republic
Agostina Burani (186-F/C-91) of Argentina
Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93) of Mexico
Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85) of Paraguay
Tags : PAMELA ROSADO, PUERTO RICAN BASKETBALL
| USA triumph in San Juan - Sep 30, 2019
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FINALCanada - USA 46-67
USA celebrated Gold medals in San Juan. They held off their North American rivals Canada in the championship game. Tina Charles (193-C-88, college: Connecticut) and Sylvia Fowles (198-C-85, college: LSU) came up with 12 points each to pace the champions. USA claimed a 34:24 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 23:14 run in the third period to boost the lead. USA held Canada to only 8 points in the fourth period to rally to the win. Jordin Canada (168-PG-95, college: UCLA) delivered 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Jamie Weisner-Scott (178-SF-94, college: Oregon St., agency: LBM Management) replied with 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Aaliyah Edwards (184-F-02) and Miranda Ayim (191-F/C-88, college: Pepperdine) tossed in 9 points each for Canada.
3-4 PlaceBrazil - Puerto Rico 95-66
Brazil earned the Bronze medals in San Juan. They stormed past the hosts in the consolation final. Brazil recorded a 44:33 halftime lead. They went on a 32:16 run in the third period to clear off for good. Damiris Dantas (191-C-78) was unstoppable with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Erika De Souza (197-C-82) added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Dayshalee Salaman (163-PG-90, college: Lincoln Memorial) answered with 15 points for Puerto Rico.
Tags : TINA CHARLES, USA BASKETBALL
| Canada and USA reach Final in San Juan - Sep 29, 2019
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SEMISCanada - Brazil 66-58
Canada held off Brazil to enter the championship game. Brazil led by two points at the big break 28:26. They secured a 2-point lead at the final break. But Canada used a strong 23:13 run in the fourth period to snatch the win. Shaylisha Colley (173-G-96) netted 23 points, while Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe (188-F/C-91, college: Simon Fraser) added 9 points and 10 rebounds for the North American team. Damiris Dantas (191-C-78) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds for Brazil.
USA - Puerto Rico 78-54
Sylvia Fowles (198-C-85, college: LSU) notched 17 points and 13 rebounds to pace USA past Puerto Rico in the semifinal clash. USA accumulated a 38:22 halftime lead. They outscored the hosts in the next two periods and raced to a comfortable win. Tina Charles (193-C-88, college: Connecticut) tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) banked in 12 points for Puerto Rico.
5-6 PlaceCuba - Colombia 62-75
Colombia outscored Cuba to finish 5th in San Juan. Cuba snatched a narrow 32:31 halftime lead. Colombia pulled ahead in the third term. They snatched a 52:50 lead heading into the fourth term. Colombia used a 23:12 run in the final quarter to secure the win. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) produced 14 points in the victory. Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) answered with 13 points and 10 rebounds for Cuba.
7-8 PlaceDominican Republic - Argentina 67-65
Dominican Republic finished AmeriCup with victory. They toppled Argentina to earn the 7th position. Dominican Republic posted a narrow 29:26 halftime lead. Argentina ignited a 24:14 run in the third term to ensure a 7-point lead at the final intermission. Dominican Republic responded with a 24:15 run in the fourth frame to rally to the win. Yohanna Morton (172-G-87, college: RMU) finished with 18 points, while Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) added 13 points in the victory. Andrea Boquete (183-SF-90) connected for 14 points for Argentina.
Tags : SHAYLISHA COLLEY, USA BASKETBALL, CANADIAN NATIONAL TEAM
| Results and Stats from Day 5 in San Juan - Sep 27, 2019
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Group APuerto Rico - Mexico 79-39
Puerto Rico stormed past Mexico to finish second in Group A. Puerto Rico built a 42:14 halftime lead. They followed with a 20:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. India Pagan (185-F-99) and Deanna Kuzmanic (175-G-96, college: UAB) accounted for 12 points each for the hosts. Gladiana Avila (177-F-94) replied with 10 points for Mexico.
Canada - Dominican Republic 78-50
Canada outgunned Dominican Republic to finish the group stage undefeated. Canada ensured a 39:24 halftime lead. They went on a 39:26 run in the second half to secure the victory. Bridget Carleton netted 15 points, while Jamie Weisner-Scott (178-SF-94, college: Oregon St., agency: LBM Management) accounted for 14 points for the winners. Yohanna Morton (172-G-87, college: RMU) and Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) answered with 9 points each for Dominican Republic.
Group BUSA - Brazil 89-73
USA beat Brazil to enter the semifinal stage with a perfect record. USA unleashed 53 points in the first half to take a 13-point halftime lead. They extended the lead to as many as 20 points heading into the fourth quarter and rallied to the win. Diamond Deshields (185-G-95, college: Tennessee) tossed in 19 points, while Tina Charles (193-C-88, college: Connecticut) accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Damiris Dantas (191-C-78) replied with 16 points for Brazil.
Colombia - Argentina 73-71 2OT
Colombia survived a double-overtime thriller to tame Argentina and clinch the third position in Group B. It was a roller-coaster from start to finish. Argentina led by 11 points after ten minutes. Colombia turned things around in the second period to take a 30:27 halftime lead. Argentina regained the advantage in the third quarter and secured a 6-point cushion before the fourth frame. Colombia though limited their opponents to 9 points in the next period to force overtime. Colombia needed the second extra period to seal the win. Manuela Rios (165-G-97) tossed in 17 points, while Yaneth Arias (188-PF-82) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for Colombia. Debora Gonzalez (170-PG-90, agency: Players Group) answered with 16 points for Argentina.
Tags : MANUELA RIOS, COLOMBIAN BASKETBALL
| Results and Stats from Day 4 in San Juan - Sep 26, 2019
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Group ADominican Republic - Puerto Rico 56-81
Puerto Rico celebrated the second win in Group A. They cruised past Dominican Republic for 2-1 record. Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-90, college: Kentucky, agency: LBM Management) and Dayshalee Salaman (163-PG-90, college: Lincoln Memorial) delivered 15 points each for the winners. Puerto Rico accumulated a 35:21 halftime lead. They followed with a 27:13 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) replied with 20 points and 13 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
Mexico - Cuba 62-65
Cuba nipped Mexico for the second straight win in San Juan. Cuba accumulated a 34:29 halftime lead. Mexico cut the deficit in the second half but Cuba held on to snatch the win. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) recorded 22 points, while Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) accounted for 15 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93, college: Charleston) tallied 13 points and 14 rebounds for Mexico.
Group BArgentina - USA 50-100
USA clinched the third consecutive win in San Juan. They grabbed a 47:24 halftime lead. USA went on a 24:9 run in the third period to open a massive 38-point advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Katie Samuelson (190-G/F-97, college: Connecticut) produced 16 points, while Arike Ogunbowale (173-G-97, college: Notre Dame) and Sylvia Fowles (198-C-85, college: LSU) had 14 points each for the winners. Macarena Durso (162-PG-91) answered with 12 points and 8 rebounds for Argentina.
Brazil - Paraguay 101-59
Brazil overcame Paraguay behind 22 points and 7 rebounds from Damiris Dantas (191-C-78). Brazil accumulated a 50:33 halftime advantage. Brazil used a 32:6 run in the fourth quarter to breeze to the win. Tatiane Pacheco (181-F-90) had 15 points for the winners. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN) answered with 25 points and 7 rebounds for Paraguay.
Tags : JENNIFER O'NEILL, POLISH BASKETBALL, USA NATIONAL TEAM
| Results and Stats from Day 3 in San Juan - Sep 25, 2019
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Group ACuba - Dominican Republic 65-62
Cuba recorded a key victory in Group A as they topped Dominican Republic to open win count in San Juan. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) posted 30 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Dominican Republic snatched an 18:13 lead after ten minutes. But Cuba used a 19:13 run in the second term to surge ahead. They held Dominican Republic to just 31 points in the second half and raced to the win. Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the victory. Yohanna Morton (172-G-87, college: RMU) answered with 17 points for Dominican Republic.
Puerto Rico - Canada 50-78
Jamie Weisner-Scott (178-SF-94, college: Oregon St., agency: LBM Management) posted 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead Canada past Puerto Rico for the third straight win in Group A. Canada registered a 36:22 halftime lead. Canada went on a 23:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Kayla Alexander (193-C-91, college: Syracuse, agency: LBM Management) accounted for 19 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) answered with 11 points for Puerto Rico.
Group BParaguay - Argentina 54-74
Argentina stormed past Paraguay to gain the first win in Puerto Rico. Argentina posted a 39:31 halftime lead. Argentina held Paraguay to just 23 points in the second half and raced to the win. Agostina Burani (186-F/C-91) delivered 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Andrea Boquete (183-SF-90) had 15 points in the victory. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN) answered with 27 points for Paraguay.
USA - Colombia 88-46
USA stormed past Colombia to record the second straight win. The North American side grabbed a 44:26 halftime advantage. They held Colombia to 20 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Sylvia Fowles (198-C-85, college: LSU) finished with 22 points, while Stefanie Dolson (196-C-92, college: Connecticut) added 13 points in the win. Jenifer Munoz answered with 20 points for Colombia.
Tags : YAMARA AMARGO, CUBAN BASKETBALL
| Results and Stats from Day 2 in San Juan - Sep 24, 2019
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Group ADominican Republic - Mexico 67-52
Dominican Republic outgunned Mexico to take the first win in San Juan. Dominican Republic eked out a 29:26 halftime lead. They held Mexico to just 26 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Juladyy Zapata (165-SG-93) produced 20 points, while Genesis Evangelista (170-G-93) added 14 points for Dominican Republic. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93, college: Charleston) replied with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Mexico.
Canada - Cuba 87-51
Canada recorded the second straight win in Group A. They raced past Cuba to remain perfect. Kayla Alexander (193-C-91, college: Syracuse, agency: LBM Management) accounted for 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the North American side. Canada led by just 8 points at the big break 35:27. But they poured in 52 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Samantha Hill and Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe (188-F/C-91, college: Simon Fraser) provided 12 points each for the winners. Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) answered with 15 points for Cuba.
Group BArgentina - Brazil 49-76
Brazil improved at 2-0 record in Group B as they cruised past Argentina. Brazil held their opponents to just 12 points in the first half to open a 15-point lead. They added 49 points in the second half to march to the win. Patricia Teixeira (175-G/F-90) netted 15 points, while Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) netted 13 points and pulled down 16 rebounds in the victory. Andrea Boquete (183-SF-90) answered with 10 points for Argentina.
Colombia - Paraguay 74-51
Colombia stormed past Paraguay to gain 1-1 record in Group B. Colombia accumulated a 40:28 halftime lead. They followed with a 23:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) delivered 16 points, while Maria Palacio (172-G-85) added 14 points in the win. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN) answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Paraguay.
Tags : JULADYY ZAPATA, DOMINICAN REP. BASKETBALL
| Results and Stats from Day 1 in San Juan - Sep 23, 2019
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Group ACuba - Puerto Rico 55-80
Puerto Rico victoriously opened their Fiba AmeriCup campaign. They stormed past Cuba in San Juan. The hosts grabbed a 21:10 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 25:10 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Allison Gibson (180-G/F-93, college: Oregon St.) produced 14 points, while Tayra Melendez (183-G-93, college: URI) added 12 points in the win. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) replied with 20 points for Cuba.
Mexico - Canada 53-109
Canada eased past Mexico in the opener in San Juan. Canada dominated from start to finish. They established a 51:20 halftime lead. Canada unleashed 58 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Jamie Weisner-Scott (178-SF-94, college: Oregon St., agency: LBM Management) produced 21 points, while Kayla Alexander (193-C-91, college: Syracuse, agency: LBM Management) added 18 points and 11 rebounds for Canada. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93, college: Charleston) netted 12 points for Mexico.
Group BBrazil - Colombia 67-61
Brazil defeated Colombia to record the first win in San Juan. The teams went neck and neck throughout the first half. Brazil and Colombia were tied at 28 heading into the second half. Colombia pulled ahead for a 49:47 lead at the final break. But Brazil used a strong 20:12 run in the fourth term to snatch a tough victory. Clarissa dos Santos accounted for 14 points, while Damiris Dantas (191-C-78) and Patricia Teixeira (175-G/F-90) netted 12 points each for Brazil. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) delivered 19 points, while Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) added 11 points in the loss.
Paraguay - USA 31-110
USA crushed Paraguay to open win count at the tournament. USA piled up a 56:18 halftime lead. They added 54 points in the second half to breeze to the victory. Diamond Deshields (185-G-95, college: Tennessee) stepped up with 20 points and 8 assists, while Arika Ogunbowale finished with 17 points for USA. Marta Peralta (171-SG-94) answered with 9 points for Paraguay.
Tags : JAMIE WEISNER-SCOTT, RUSSIAN BASKETBALL, CANADIAN NATIONAL TEAM
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