Americas Championships U16 (FIBA Americas U16) in Juarez (Mexico) (2025)
2023 (2 year break)
Medals: 1.USA 2.Canada 3.Venezuela
FIBA Americas U16 History
List of Players 2025
Tournament MVP: Nasir Anderson
Top Scorer: Dwight Gaines (21.8)
Q.Finals Semis Final 2025 Semis Q.Finals
USA129
Brazil50
Puerto Rico89
Argentina79
USA106
Puer. Rico68
USA108
Canada71
Venezuela65
Canada78
Do. Republic57
Venezuela71
Canada96
Mexico70
Check Full Games/Schedule
Standings 2025
A
1
USA
3-0
2
Dominican Republic
2-1
3
Argentina
1-2
4
Mexico
0-3
B
1
Canada
3-0
2
Puerto Rico
2-1
3
Venezuela
1-2
4
Brazil
0-3
Stats Leaders 2025
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
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PUR NT U16
156 PG 16y
Avg: 21.8 ppg

1
Dwight Gaines
21.8
2
Isaiah Hamilton
21.2
3
Malvin Duran
16.2
4
Julio Vasquez
15.5
5
Lucas Moro
15.5
6
Marcus Spears
14.0
7
Diego Licon
13.8
8
Clarence Rosser
13.7
9
Anthony Williams
13.5
10
Colton Hiller
13.0
Final
USA fire past Canada to earn Gold in Juarez (Photo: fiba.basketball)
Starting five
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Jordan Page
Page
Beckham Black
Black
Marcus Spears
Spears
Clarence Rosser
Rosser
Erick Dampier
Dampier
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4Colton Hiller 6'5''-SG-2010 Coatesville USA
5Nasir Anderson 6'3''-G-2009 Norcross USA
6Kameron Mercer 6'5''-F-2009 Huntington Prep USA
7Mason Collins 6'7''-F-2009 Christ USA
8Jordan Page 6'5''-G-2009 Broughton USA
9Anthony Williams 6'5''-F-2009 Dutchtown (GA) USA
10Shalen Sheppard 6'8''-C-2009 Brentwood (MO) USA
11Bentley Lusakueno 6'10''-F-2009 Pace Academy (GA) USA
12Beckham Black 6'2''-G-2009 Duncanville USA
13Marcus Spears 6'7''-F-2009 Dynamic Prep USA
14Clarence Rosser 6'9''-F-2009 Northern Nash USA
15Erick Dampier 6'10''-C-2009 Madison-Ridgeland Ac USA

Scott Fitch Head Coach
Frank Bennett II Assistant
Nicholas Logalbo Assistant
Tournament MVP
Nasir Anderson
Top Scorer
Dwight Gaines (21.8)
USA fire past Canada to earn Gold in Juarez-Jun 9, 2025
FINAL
USA - Canada 108-71
USA have been crowned U16 FIBA Americas champions. They fired past Canada to keep their record at the tournament unblemished (44-0). Clarence Rosser (206-F-2009) stepped up with 16 points and 10 rebounds to pace the champions. USA recorded a comfortable 60-35 halftime lead. They poured in 48 points in the second half and breezed to the victory. Marcus Spears (201-F-2009) finished with 14 points for the USA. Kenyon St.Louis replied with 14 points for Canada. Praise Badejo (185-PG-2010) topscored with 18 points for Canada.
3-4 Place
Puerto Rico - Venezuela 76-84
Venezuela outscored Puerto Rico to step onto the pedestal in Juarez. Julio Vasquez (190-SG-2009) scored 20 points as Venezuela earned the third position. Venezuela posted a 41-33 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 16-point mark at the final break. Puerto Rico sank 28 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Deiker Torres (183-PG-2010) had 14 points in the win. Dwight Gaines (156-PG-2009) answered with 19 points for Puerto Rico.

5-6 Place
Brazil - Dominican Republic 91-86
Brazil topped Dominican Republic to finish 5th at the championship. Dominican Republic entered the fourth period up by one point. But Brazil sank 27 points in the fourth term and snatched a narrow win at the end. Matheus Mellim (170-PG-2009) delivered 23 points, while Victor Santos (190-G-2009) added 13 points for Brazil. Malvin Duran (176-SG-2009) replied with 21 points for Dominican Republic.

7-8 Place
Argentina - Mexico 65-85
Mexico cruised past Argentina en route to the 7th place finish in Juarez. The hosts used a 47-26 rally in the second and third periods combined to take a decisive 21-point lead. Argentina could not recover afterwards. Diego Licon (180-PG-2010) provided 29 points for the winners. Lautaro Basualdo (204-C-2010) replied with 17 points for Argentina.
Latinbasket.com All-FIBA U16 AmeriCup Awards 2025-Jun 12, 2025
Nasir Anderson, 15-year old American guard earned the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 16 AmeriCup. He plays for the Norcross Blue Devils. Anderson received multiple other awards, picked up the Best Guard and earned a spot in the First Team. He averaged over 12 points per game during the event. Anderson led the FIBA Americas Under 16 in assists per game with almost 7. His 19 points against Brazil were the most he scored at the tournament.
Isaiah Hamilton, 15-year old Canadian small forward was named the Best Forward of FIBA Under 16 AmeriCup. He plays for the Crestwood Preparatory College in the OSBA. Hamilton was also voted to the First Team. He showcased his talent by ranking second in points per game with an average of over 21. Hamilton also recorded over 6 rebounds per game at the event. He has totalled 4 games of 20 or more points during the event. Hamilton's 32 points against Brazil were the most he scored at the tournament.
Marcus Spears, 16-year old American forward was voted the Best Center at the FIBA Under 16 AmeriCup. He plays for the Dynamic Prep. Spears was also selected to the First Team. He registered 14 points and over 6 rebounds per game at the event. Spears' 18 points against Argentina were the most he scored at the tournament.
Dwight Gaines, 16-year old point guard was chosen to the First Team of FIBA Under 16 AmeriCup. He averaged over 3 assists per game at the event. Gaines led the FIBA Americas Under 16 in points per game with almost 22. He has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points during the event. Gaines' 28 points against Canada were the most he scored at the tournament.
Julio Vasquez, 15-year old Venezuelan shooting guard was named to the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 AmeriCup. He plays for the Basketball Dreams Academy Gran Canaria Under 16 team in Spain. Vasquez's exceptional play earned him the fifth spot in points per game, boasting an impressive average of over 15. He also had over 6 rebounds per game at the event. Vasquez's 20 points against Puerto Rico were the most he scored at the tournament.
Most Valuable Player: USA Nasir Anderson (6'3''-G-2009) of Norcross
Best Guard: USA Nasir Anderson (6'3''-G-2009) of Norcross
Best Forward: Canada Isaiah Hamilton (6'6''-SF-2009) of Crestwood Prep
Best Center: USA Marcus Spears (6'7''-F-2009) of Dynamic Prep

Latinbasket.com All-FIBA U16 AmeriCup First Team 2025
Anderson
Gaines
Vasquez
Hamilton
Spears
First Team
USA Nasir Anderson (6'3''-G-2009) of Norcross
Puerto Rico Dwight Gaines (156-PG-2009) of PUR NT U16
Venezuela Julio Vasquez (190-SG-2009) of Dreams Ac.
Canada Isaiah Hamilton (6'6''-SF-2009) of Crestwood Prep
USA Marcus Spears (6'7''-F-2009) of Dynamic Prep

Latinbasket.com All-FIBA U16 AmeriCup Second Team 2025
St. Louis
Duran
Rosser
Williams
Gutierrez
Second Team
Canada Kenyon St. Louis (6'2''-PG-2009) of Canada Elite
Dominican Republic Malvin Duran (176-SG-2009) of DOM NT U16
USA Clarence Rosser (6'9''-F-2009) of Northern Nash
USA Anthony Williams (6'5''-F-2009) of Dutchtown (GA)
Venezuela Kevin Gutierrez (196-F-2009) of Brindisi