FINAL
USA - Canada 118-36USA conquered the title in Mexico. They crushed Canada in the championship game to lift the trophy.
Cameron Boozer (206-PF-2007) came up with 24 points and 12 rebounds to pace the champions. USA went on a stunning 45-13 run in the first period to take a massive lead. They did not loosen the grip in the reminder of the contest and rallied to a well-deserved win at the end.
Tyran Stokes (201-F-2007) notched 15 points for the winners.
Jordan Charles (179-PG-2007) answered with 8 points for Canada.
3-4 Place
Puerto Rico - Argentina 86-76 OTPuerto
Rico stepped onto the pedestal in Merida. They outlasted Argentina in
overtime to finish in the third place.
Felipe Quinones (198-G-2008) posted 28 points,
7 rebounds and 5 assists for Puerto Rico.
Rognny Santiago (185-G-2007) and Alexander
Montes added 12 points each for the winners.
Joaquin Sarmiento (201-F-2007) answered
with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Argentina.
5-6 Place
Brazil - Dominican Republic 71-56Brazil
finished the tournament on a winning note as they held off Dominican
Republic for the fifth place finish. Brazil piled up a 37-22 halftime
lead. They extended the margin at 18-point mark heading into the fourth
period and rallied to the win.
Mathias Vazquez (196-F-2008) and
Matheus Monteiro (176-G-2007)
banked in 15 points each for Brazil.
Lucas Morillo (201-G-2007) answered with 16
points for Dominican Republic.
7-8 Place
Uruguay - Mexico 61-79Mexico
earned the seventh place in the championship as they overcame Uruguay.
The hosts got 32 points and 20 rebounds from
Karim Lopez (202-F-2007). Mexico secured
a 25-8 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 40-27
second half run to seal the win.
Dylan Aguilera (192-F-2007) had 12 points for
Mexico.
Joaquin Taboada (190-SF-2007) replied with 25 points for Uruguay.