Honorable Mention Lindell Wigginton (6'2''-PG-98) of Canada Ethan Thompson (6'4''-G-99) of Puerto Rico Felipe Haase (6'9''-F/C-98) of Chile
Lionel Figueroa (201-F-98) of Dom. Republic
USA celebrate title in Valdivia - Jul 24, 2016
FINAL
USA - Canada 99-84 The USA repeated as FIBA Americas champions. They overcame their North American rivals Canada in the title game in Valdivia. Markelle Fultz (195-SG-98) stepped up with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the champions. The USA eked out a narrow 48:44 halftime lead. They used a 27:19 run in the third term to boost the lead. The USA sank 24 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Paul Washington (208-C) provided 19 points for the winners. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (195-G-98) answered with 25 points for Canada.
3-4 Place
Brazil - Puerto Rico 59-58 Brazil stepped onto the pedestal in Valdivia. They snatched a narrow victory over Puerto Rico to earn the Bronze medals. Lucas Pereira (203-PF-98) delivered 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Puerto Rico recorded a 28:25 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 4-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. However Brazil triggered a 17:12 run in the fourth frame to snatch the win. Michael Uchendu (206-F/C-98) provided 12 points for the winners. Leandro Allende (198-SF-97) answered with 15 points for Puerto Rico.
5-6 Place
Chile - Argentina 68-73 Argentina overcame Chile to celebrate the fifth overall position at the championship. Argentina piled up a 42:33 halftime lead. Chile narrowed the distance in the second half but came up short of victory at the end. Leonardo Lema (201-SF-98), Matias Solanas (192-G-98) and Lautaro Lopez (188-PG-99) had 13 points each for Argentina. Felipe Haase (205-F/C-98) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Chile.
7-8 Place
U.S. Virgin Islands - Dominican Republic 77-63 US Virgin Islands wrapped up their campaign in Valdivia with victory. They overcame Dominican Republic to earn the 7th position. Nicolas Claxton (201-G/F-99) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. US Virgin Islands earned a 38:36 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 25:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Jahmia Simmons (194-G/F-98) produced 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Jose Familia (207-F-98) responded with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
USA and Canada enter Final in Valdivia - Jul 23, 2016
SEMIFINALS
USA - Brazil 88-48 The USA advanced into the tournament's championship game. The defending champions eased past Brazil in the semis. Mitchell Porter (203-G-98) finished with 17 points to lead the charge. The USA built a 40:26 halftime lead. They erupted for 33 points in the third term to clear off to a 35-point distance at the final intermission. Jarrett Allen (200-F-98) netted 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the USA. Yago Dos Santos (178-PG-99) and Arthur Pimenta (198-F/G-98) produced 7 points each for Brazil.
Canada - Puerto Rico 83-66 Canada raced into the FIBA Americas Championship Final. They fired past Puerto Rico in the semifinal clash in Valdivia. Lindell Wigginton (187-PG-98) produced 22 points to pace the North American side. Canada recorded a 45:28 halftime lead. They exchanged baskets with Puerto Rico throughout the second half and cruised to the victory. O'Shae Brissett (203-SF-98) delivered 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Jhivan Jackson (182-G-98) responded with 15 points for Puerto Rico. Jesus Cruz (195-F/G-98) had 13 points in the loss.
USA, Canada, Brazil and Puerto Rico reach semifinals in Valdivia - Jul 22, 2016
Group A
Argentina - Dominican Republic 79-75 Argentina claimed the first victory at the tournament. They wrapped up the preliminary round campaign with a narrow win over Dominican Republic. Facundo Corvalan (188-G-98) delivered 22 points and 10 assists for the winners. Argentina secured a 39:32 halftime lead. Dominican Republic sank 32 points in the third term to pull ahead. But Argentina responded with a 21:11 rally in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory. Lautaro Berra (208-C/F-98) accounted for 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Jose Perez (201-G-98) responded with 21 points for Dominican Republic.
Brazil - Canada 58-74 Canada clinched the top position in Group A. They beat Brazil to finish at 3-0 record on top of the ladder. O'Shae Brissett (203-SF-98) finished with 19 points to lead the winners. Brazil jumped to a 31:26 halftime lead. Canada picked up the tempo in the third term. They went on a 29:15 rally in the period to spur ahead. The North American side wrapped up the game on a 19:12 run to seal the win. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (195-G-98) accounted for 14 points in the victory. Michael Uchendu (206-F/C-98) responded with 14 points and 12 rebounds for Brazil.
Group B
Chile - USA 50-70 The USA rallied to the third victory in Group B. They overcame hosting Chile to stay undefeated. Kevin Huerter (198-G/F-98) posted 14 points in the winning effort. The USA claimed a 30:27 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 10-point mark at the final intermission. The USA followed with a 20:10 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Markelle Fultz (195-SG-98) tossed in 11 points in the win. Ignacio Arroyo (185-G-00) responded with 14 points for Chile.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Puerto Rico 61-85 Puerto Rico outgunned US Virgin Islands for the second win in Group B. Ethan Thompson (193-G-99) finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. US Virgin Islands accumulated a 19:14 lead ten minutes into the game. Puerto Rico turned things around in the second quarter. They eked out a 35:31 halftime lead. Puerto Rico sank 50 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Jhivan Jackson (182-G-98) tossed in 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Malcolm Farrington (195-G-99) responded with 17 points for US Virgin Islands.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Valdivia - Jul 21, 2016
Group A
Brazil - Argentina 54-51 Brazil held off Argentina for the second consecutive victory at the tournament. Michael Uchendu (206-F/C-98) and Danilo Santos (194-G-99) delivered 11 points each to lead the winners. Argentina enjoyed a narrow 25:24 halftime lead. But Brazil used an 18:9 run in the third term to spur ahead. Argentina outscored their opponents in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the loss. Rafael Monteiro had 10 points for the winners. Leonardo Lema (201-SF-98) and Matias Solanas (192-G-98) responded with 12 points each for Argentina.
Canada - Dominican Republic 87-74 Canada posted the second straight victory in Valdivia. They beat Dominican Republic to stay on top of Group A. O'Shae Brissett (203-SF-98) scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the North American team. Canada rallied to a 41:27 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (195-G-98) finished with 19 points for the winners. Lionel Figueroa (201-F-98) responded with 22 points for Dominican Republic.
Group B
Puerto Rico - Chile 70-60 Puerto Rico claimed the first victory at the tournament. They beat hosting Chile in Valdivia. Jhivan Jackson (182-G-98) and Jesus Cruz (195-F/G-98) stepped up with 15 points each to lead the effort. Chile stayed in front throughout the first half. They arrived at the big break up by 4 points 32:28. But Puerto Rico turned the tables in the second half. They pulled within one point at the final intermission. The visitors then ignited a 20:9 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Nicolas Aguirre (183-PG-97) stepped up with 15 points for Chile.
U.S. Virgin Islands - USA 63-107 The USA claimed the second victory in Valdivia as they eased past US Virgin Islands. Mitchell Porter (203-G-98) stepped up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the defending champions. The USA unloaded 58 points in the first half to take a 23-point halftime lead. They did not loosen the grip in the second half and cruised to the victory. Paul Washington (208-C) delivered 19 points for the USA. Jahkeele Stevens (182-G-98) answered with 18 points for US Virgin Islands.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Valdivia - Jul 20, 2016
Group A
Dominican Republic - Brazil 58-74 Brazil knocked down Dominican Republic for the opening victory at the tournament. Gabriel Galvanini (203-G/F-98) netted 25 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winning side. Brazil surged ahead for a 39:24 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 21-point mark at the final intermission and eased to the win. Rafael Monteiro (198-G/F-98) tossed in 11 points for the winners. Daniel Vitiello (178-PG-99) responded with 14 points for Dominican Republic.
Argentina - Canada 58-92 Canada got to the winning start in Valdivia. They stormed past Argentina in the opener. Lindell Wigginton (187-PG-98) posted 21 points to lead the North American side. Canada dropped 29 points in the second term to open a 15-point halftime lead. They went on a 29:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (195-G-98) produced 17 points in the win. Lautaro Berra (208-C/F-98) responded with 14 points for Argentina.
Group B
Chile - U.S. Virgin Islands 68-45 Hosting Chile secured the first victory in Valdivia. They dropped US Virgin Islands in the opening game. Ignacio Arroyo (185-G-00) provided 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Chile held their opponents to just 4 points in the first period to secure a 13-point lead. They kept US Virgin Islands at bay throughout the next periods and raced to the win. Felipe Haase (205-F/C-98) tossed in 12 points for the winners. Nicolas Claxton (201-G/F-99) responded with 9 points and 9 rebounds for US Virgin Islands.
Puerto Rico - USA 70-103 The USA breezed past Puerto Rico at the start of championship. Mitchell Porter (203-G-98) delivered 20 points for the winners. The USA eased to a 46:26 halftime lead. They sank 57 points in the second half and drove to the victory. Jarrett Allen (200-F-98) provided 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Christian Negron (200-F/C-98) responded with 23 points and 13 rebounds for Puerto Rico.
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