AmeriCup 2025: USA steps onto pedestal in Managua

USA - Canada 90-85

The United States defeated Canada 90–85 in the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 clinching the bronze medal and their tenth overall podium finish in the tournament’s history. The Americans built a strong first-half lead, going into the break ahead 49–37, and withstood a late Canadian push in the second half, where Canada outscored them 48–41. Despite the rally, the U.S. held firm in the closing minutes to secure its third consecutive AmeriCup medal, following gold in 2017 and bronze in 2022, while once again denying Canada a spot on the podium.
Ja'Vonte Smart (193-G-1999, college: LSU) and Tyler Cavanaugh (206-PF-1994, college: GWU) led the way with 21 points each, whilst Jahmi'us Ramsey (190-SG-2001, college: Texas Tech) had 12. Mfiondu Kabengele (207-C-1997, college: FSU) answered with 16 points in the losing effort.