FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Finals - Jul.
19, 2008
Final
Argentina U18 - United States U18 77:64
Argentinean Junior National Team scored a comprehensive 77:64 win over the
United States in the FIBA Americas Championship Final Game in Formosa. It was
just the second loss for the United States team in the history of their
participation at the event. Argentina was well cheered up by the supportive
crowd of more than 5000 spectators to jump to an early lead. The hosts enjoyed a
20:11 advantage late in the opening stanza. Argentina built a 26:18 lead at the
end of the quarter. The teams slowed down in the second frame as the tension
grew stronger. The USA outscored their opponents 10:9 and trailed by 7 points at
halftime 28:35. The teams traded the baskets early in the third stanza and the
North Americans managed to cut the deficit to 6 points. However Argentina
exploded with 11 points in a row to establish 53:36 advantage late in the frame.
Argentina entered the final period up by 16 points. The USA fought bravely in
the final period but the home team easily secured the winning outcome and was
awarded Gold Medals.
Mateo Gaynor (198-G-90) and
Juan Manuel Fernandez (195-G-90) had 16 points for the winners.
Matias Nocedal (192-G-90, agency:
Interperformances) scored 15 points for Argentina.
Kemba Walker (183-G-90) answered with 21 points and 7 boards for the USA.
Walker was trumped the tournaments MVP after the game.
Malcolm Lee (193-G) secured 13 points in a loss.
Bronze Medals Game
Canada U18 - Puerto Rico U18 83:68
Tristan Thompson (203-F)
led balanced offense with 18 points and 10 boards as Canada scored a comfortable
win over Puerto Rico in the consolation final of the FIBA Americas U18
Championship. Canada got to a better start to the game as they enjoyed an 18:15
lead after ten minutes of action. Puerto Rico answered with a 14:4 run early in
the second stanza to establish a 29:22 lead. Canada stayed cool and pulled away
with a 37:34 halftime advantage. The North American team forced the issue early
in the third frame when they posted an 11:0 surge and extended their lead to as
many as 14 points. Canada maintained the gap well and earned a 13-point cushion
heading into the final period. Puerto Rico however never gave it up as they
clipped the distance to 4 points midway through the final frame. However
Tristan Thompson and
Mangisto Arop (197-G-90)
secured the winning outcome for Canada
FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Semifinals - Jul.
18, 2008 Semifinals
Argentina U18 - Puerto Rico U18 83:68 Argentinean U18 National Team posted their 4th straight win at the FIBA
Americas Championship. Yesterday they routed Puerto Rico in the semifinal and
advanced to the title decider. Argentina will face the United States in the
championship game tonight. Puerto Rico will take on Canada in the consolation
final.
Matias Nocedal (192-G-90, agency:
Interperformances) paced the hosts in the first half as Argentina easily
cleared off to a comfortable distance. They outgunned their opponents 20:11 in
the first stanza and maintained the gap in the second frame. Puerto Rico found
themselves trailing by 12 points at the interval. However the Caribbean team cut
the deficit to 7 points in the third stanza.
Isaac Sosa (188-G-90) and
Carlos Lopez (208-F-90) kept Puerto Rican team in the race. Argentina
remained at the coolest late in the quarter and regained an 11-point buffer
heading into the final term. The home team went on a 9:3 run early in the final
quarter and established an unassailable 17-point advantage.
Matias Nocedal finished the game with 20 points for Argentina. Juan
Fernandez secured 14 points, while
Luciano Gonzalez (196-F-90) had 12 in a win.
Isaac Sosa and
Carlos Lopez answered with 15 points apiece for Puerto Rico. Steven Miro
nailed 12 points in defeat.
USA U18 - Canada U18 82:66 The United States Junior National Team won their 4th straight game at
the FIBA Americas Championship in Formosa and advanced to the title clash.
Yesterday they toppled Canadian counterparts in the semifinal.
JayMychal Green (205-F/C-90) tallied 16 points and 10 boards, while
Ryan Kelly (207-F-91) had 12 points and 10 rebounds to pace the United
States to yet another impressive success at the event.
Kemba Walker (183-G-90) contributed 13 points in a win. If the USA team
captures the title it would be their fifth success in the last six edition of
the tournament. They face Argentina in the main game today. The USA led right
from the start and finished the first frame up 26:16 courtesy of an 8:0 run late
in the period. The States extended the margin to 14 points midway through the
second quarter. They secured the distance at halftime. Canada failed to close
the gap in the third frame and the United States ran away to a comfortable
15-point distance after three quarters of action.
FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Day 3 - Jul.
17, 2008 Uruguay U18 - Mexico U18 63:51 Uruguayan U18 National team claimed their first win at the FIBA
Americas Championship in Argentina. They held off Mexican counterparts to clinch
the third spot in preliminary Group A.
Miguel Barriola (193-F-90) came up with a monster performance tallying 23
points and 27 boards to pace Uruguay to the initial success. Uruguay juniors
will now take on Bahamas in the classification round. Uruguayan defense worked
hard in the opening stanza to limit their opponents to just 8 points for a 12:8
lead heading into the second period. Mexico however struck back in the second
quarter and clipped the gap to 2 points at halftime. The teams traded baskets
throughout the third stanza and Uruguay remained on top 42:39. Mexican team
surged ahead early in the fourth stanza and enjoyed a 44:43 advantage with just
over 8 minutes left in the game. But Uruguay exploded with a 20:5 rally to
celebrate victory at the end.
Nicolas Catala (196-F-91) produced 16 points, while
Bruno Fitipaldo (193-G-91) secured 12 points in a win.
Carlos Toussaint (191-G-91) answered with 13 points for Mexico.
Daniel Vivas (198-F-90) netted 11 points in a losing case. Uruguay pulled
down 55 boards including 20 offensive ones. Mexico will face Venezuela today.
Venezuela U18 - Bahamas U18 85:64 Venezuelan Junior National Team hammered Bahamas in the third game of
the preliminary round of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. It was the first
win for Venezuelan team, while Bahamas remained winless. Venezuela thus clinched
the third spot in Pool B and would take on Mexico in the classification round.
Bahamas will look for their initial win against Uruguay later today. Venezuela
once again got a first-class performance from
Gregory Echenique (208-C-90). He finished with 33 points and 15 boards to
pace the team to the victory. Venezuela opened the game confidently and quickly
built a 29:17 advantage. The teams slowed down in the second quarter and
combined for 12 points apiece to remain separated by 12 points at halftime.
Venezuela made the decisive push in the third stanza as they outgunned their
opponents 27:14 to accumulate a crucial advantage. Bahamas managed to shoot down
Venezuelan team in the final period but it hardly helped the team at the end.
Yonaiker Ecker (179-G-90) came up with 11 points for the winning team.
Leon Cooper (188-G-91) secured 18 points for Bahamas.
Donathen Moss (201-C-90) chipped in 13 points in defeat. Venezuela shot
solid 51% from the field, while limiting Bahamas to just 30% accuracy.
FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Day 2 - Jul.
16, 2008 USA U18 - Bahamas U18 115:51
United States Junior National Team earned their second win in a row in Formosa.
The success meant United States team advanced to the semifinal stage at the FIBA
Americas U18 Championship and thus qualified for the U19 World Championship in
New Zealand in 2009. Bahamas in the meantime suffered their second straight loss
at the tournament. The USA dominated the game from the tip off. They outgunned
their opponents 29:5 in the first period and were well in control of the
situation throughout the rest of the contest. They held Bahamas team to 6 points
in the second stanza and built a 59:11 lead at halftime. Bahamas finally came
back to life in the second half and notched 40 points but it was still not
enough to outscore the North Americans. The USA secured a thumping victory and
remained on top of Group B.
Travis Wear (206-F-90) tallied 15 points and 4 boards for the USA.
Mason Plumlee (210-F-90) had 14 points and 14 boards, while
JaMychal Green (205-F/C-90) added 13 points and 8 caroms for the winners.
Donathen Moss (201-C-90) answered with 10 points for Bahamas.
Olen Smith (-90) posted 9 points in a losing case. The USA team outrebounded
their opponents 58:28 and forced those to 29 turnovers. United States will face
Puerto Rico tonight. Bahamas and Venezuela will fight for the initial win at the
tournament.
Canada U18 - Uruguay U18 76:56
Canadian Junior National Team remained perfect at the U18 FIBA Americas
Championship in Formosa. They defeated Uruguay on the second day of the
tournament and automatically ensured their U19 World Championship birth next
year. Uruguay got to a better start to the game as they led 20:16 after ten
minutes of action. But Canada had their secret weapon.
Robert Gagliardi (185-G-90) nailed 11 points in a row for Canada in the
second quarter, while defense worked hard and Canadian team gradually took over.
They limited Uruguayan team to only 8 points in the period and established a
41:28 advantage at halftime. Canada kept on running well and piled up a 20-point
cushion in the third frame. Uruguay never recovered suffering their second loss
at the start of the event. Canada and Argentina share the top spot in Group A
and would play for the top seed today.
Robert Gagliardi finished with game-high 33 points for Canada.
Mangisto Arop (197-G-90) delivered 14 points and 12 boards, while
Marc Trasolini (206-F-90) added 8 points and 7 caroms for the winners.
Mathias Calfani (199-C-92).
FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Day 1 - Jul.
15, 2008 USA U18 - Venezuela U18 82:73 The USA U18 Team got to a winning start of the FIBA Americas
championship in Formosa. Yesterday they held off their counterparts from
Venezuela to earn the first win in the preliminary Group B.
Travis Wear (206-F-90) delivered 15 points and 7 boards to pace the USA.
Ryan Kelly (207-F-91) delivered 12 points and 10 boards for the winners.
Kemba Walker (183-G-90) nailed 10 first points for the North American side
but Venezuela kept it close and jumped to a 23:17 lead late in the first stanza.
Emilio Cappare (190-F/G-90) and
Yonaiker Ecker (179-G-90) allowed Venezuela to go up 28:23 at the start of
the second period. But the USA answered with a 10:3 run that was capped by the
jumper from
Maalik Wayns (184-G-91). The USA accumulated a 47:36 advantage at halftime
and never looked back in the second half. They stretched the gap to as many as
14 points heading into the final period. The USA team let Venezuela no closer
than 8 points in the final quarter and celebrated their first win at the
tournament.
Emilio Cappare led all scorers with 17 points for Venezuela.
Jorge Rondon (193-G/F-90) delivered 14 points in a losing effort. The USA
had a 44:34 rebounding advantage. They also forced Venezuelan team to 20
turnovers and limited them to just 29% from close range. The USA however had
some facets to improve as they shot 1/16 from downtown. The USA will take on
Bahamas today. Venezuela opposes Puerto Rico in the second game in Group B.
Puerto Rico U18 - Bahamas U18 97:65
Puerto Rican U18 National Team breezed past Bahamas in the Tournament of the
Americas opener yesterday. Bahamas that were the last second invitee could not
match Puerto Rican team. The Latin American team rushed ahead right from the
start and soon accumulated a 26:16 advantage. Having an obvious advantage inside
and outside the paint Puerto Rico easily stretched the margin to 25 points at
the interval. The Caribbean side finally showed character as they outscored
their opponents 26:23 in the third frame. But it was a short spark as Puerto
Rico answered with a deadly 25:15 spurt in the fourth quarter to seal the
winning outcome.
Carlos Lopez (208-F-90) led all scorers with 24 points and 10 boards for
Puerto Rico.
Isaac Sosa (188-G-90) had 17 points, while
Raymond Cintron (186-G-90) provided 13 points for the winners
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