USA clinch title in Formosa

FINAL

USA - Canada 111-60
USA celebrated Gold in Formosa. They beat Canada in the championship game. Vernon Carey (204-C-01) banked in 19 points to pace the winners. USA dominated from start to finish. They grabbed a comfortable 49:24 halftime lead. USA unleashed 62 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. DeVion Harmon, Jeremy Roach (186-G-01) and Jalen Green (196-G-02) delivered 13 points each for the winners. Luka Sakota (185-PG-01) responded with 17 points for Canada.

3-4 Place

Puerto Rico - Argentina 78-67
Puerto Rico claimed the third position at the championship. They outgunned hosting Argentina to step onto the pedestal. Andre Curbelo (185-PG-01) posted 23 points and 6 steals to lead the charge. Puerto Rico piled up a comfortable 44:28 halftime lead. Argentina narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Victor Rosa (195-SF-01) provided 19 points in the win. Bautista Lugarini (199-F-01) responded with 18 points for Argentina.

5-6 Place

Mexico - Dominican Republic 51-71
Dominican Republic finished fifth at the tournament. They wrapped up their campaign with a comfortable win over Mexico. David Jones (193-F/G-01) delivered 22 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Dominican Republic piled up a 37:24 halftime lead. They poured in 34 points in the second half to ice the win. Jean Montero (185-G-03) tossed in 15 points in the victory. Ivan Cruz (187-PF-01) responded with 17 points for Mexico.

7-8 Place

Paraguay - Venezuela 49-53
Venezuela finished their campaign in Formosa on a high note. They beat Paraguay to end up in the seventh place. Enderson Alcala (191-C-01) tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Paraguay posted a 28:21 halftime lead. However Venezuela bounced back with a 16:4 rally in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Jose Meneses (180-G-01) chipped in 17 points for the winners. Jose Barreto (185-F-01) responded with 20 points for Paraguay.