AmeriCup 2025: Brazil are 2025 Champions!

Brazil - Argentina 55-47

Brazil defeated Argentina 55–47 in a defensive battle at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025, grinding out the win behind consistent quarter-by-quarter play. After taking a narrow 16–15 lead in the first period, Brazil tightened up defensively and outscored Argentina 15–9 in the second quarter to establish control with a 31–24 halftime advantage. Argentina struggled to find rhythm offensively, managing just 12 points in the third and 11 in the fourth, while Brazil maintained composure to close out the game. With balanced scoring and strong defense, Brazil secured the eight-point victory over their South American rivals.
Yago Dos Santos (175-PG-1999) was named MVP of FIBA AmeriCup 2025. He produced 14 points and 5 assists in the gold medal game, guiding his country to a revenge win over their South American rivals after the team's loss in the 2022 edition. Bruno Caboclo (208-C-1995) notched 11 and Guilherme Deodato (192-G-1991) scored 9 points. Francisco Caffaro (216-C-2000, college: Santa Clara) replied with 11 points in defeat.