Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U18 1st Team 2016
Leite
Harris
Rodriguez
Cox
Da Silva
Best Player: Lauren Cox (6'4''-F-98) of USA Best Guard: Tyasha Harris (5'10''-F-98) of USA Best Forward: Lauren Cox (6'4''-F-98) of USA Best Center: Raphaella Da Silva (186-C-99) of Brazil
USA - Canada 109-62 The USA defended their title in Valdivia. They coasted past Canada in the championship game. The USA dominated from start to finish in this one. They grabbed a 23:20 lead after ten minutes. The USA sank 28 points in the second term to take a 17-point halftime lead. They stayed aggressive offensively in the second half. The USA exploded with 33 points in the third term to clear off for good. Tyasha Harris (178-F-98) was responsible for 18 points in the victory. Lauren Cox (193-F-98) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the champions. Mikaela Brewer (178-G/F-98, college: CAN NT U16) responded with 16 points for Canada.
3-4 Place
Brazil - Puerto Rico 70-64 Brazil stepped onto the pedestal in Valdivia. They beat Puerto Rico to claim the Bronze medals. Licinara Bispo (184-F/C-99) posted 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Puerto Rico eked out a 24:23 halftime lead. But Brazil went on a 19:13 run in the third term to spur ahead. They unloaded 28 points in the fourth term to ice the win. Izabela Leite (170-G-99) finished with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Angelique Rodriguez (180-F-99) responded with 28 points for Puerto Rico.
5-6 Place
Mexico - Chile 85-51 Mexico clinched the fifth position at the championship. They wrapped up their campaign with a comfortable win over Chile. Diana Villalobos (170-SG-98) delivered 22 points for the hosts. Mexico accumulated a 27:20 halftime lead. They followed with a 34:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Celilly Telles (174-SF-98) tossed in 19 points for the winning side. Constanza Antero (169-PG-98) responded with 13 points for Chile.
7-8 Place
Venezuela - Guatemala 77-64 Guadalupe Diaz (163-PG-99) nailed 31 points to lead Venezuela past Guatemala in the clash for the 7th position. Venezuela registered a 23:17 lead after the opening frame. They maintained the advantage throughout the next two quarters. Venezuela entered the final period up by 6 points and marched to the win at the end. Yanetsy Zamaro (178-PF-98) accounted for 13 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Nathaly Pinelo (167-PG-99) replied with 12 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds for Guatemala.
Canada and USA to clash for title in Valdivia - Jul 17, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Canada - Brazil 58-52 Canada will play for the title in Valdivia. They held off Brazil in the semifinal clash. Alyssa Jerome (185-C-99) provided 16 points and 12 rebounds to pace the winners. Brazil got to the better start. The Latin American team accumulated a 30:22 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 11-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Canada bounced back in the final period. They ignited a 22:5 run in the fourth quarter and cruised to the win. Hailey Brown (185-F-99, college: CAN NT U16) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds for Canada. Raphaella Da Silva (186-C-99) responded with 18 points and 14 rebounds for Brazil.
USA - Puerto Rico 104-36 The USA eased into the Final in Valdivia. They stormed past Puerto Rico in the semifinal clash. The USA cruised to a 48:17 halftime lead. They followed with a furious 56:19 rally in the second half and coasted to the victory. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Chennedy Carter (175-G/F-98) provided 17 points for the USA. Sidney Cooks (193-F-98) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Angelique Rodriguez (180-F-99) responded with 15 points for Puerto Rico.
5-8 Place
Venezuela - Chile 49-54 Montserrat Arcos (170-SF-98) posted 16 points to lead Chile past Venezuela in the classification round. Chile jumped to a 15:13 lead after ten minutes. But Venezuela quickly erased the deficit for a 29:26 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 6-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. However Chile went on a 19:8 rally in the fourth frame and sealed the victory. Vanessa Medina (168-SF-99) netted 9 points for the winners. Guadalupe Diaz (163-PG-99) responded with 9 points for Venezuela.
Mexico - Guatemala 65-38 Mexico outgunned Guatemala in the classification round clash. The hosts dominated throughout the bigger part of the game. Mexico established a 15:3 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 31:5 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ornella Rivera (170-G-98) and Nohemi Rosales (175-PF-98) finished with 10 points each for the winners. Nathaly Pinelo (167-PG-99) responded with 12 points for Guatemala.
Semifinals are set in Valdivia - Jul 16, 2016
Group A
Guatemala - Brazil 43-109 Brazil clinched the second victory in Group A. They overcame Guatemala to seal their semifinal appearance. Five players scored in double digits for Brazil. Raphaella Da Silva (186-C-99) netted 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the winners. Brazil piled up a 54:26 halftime lead. They went on a 55:17 second half rally to ice the victory. Lays Da Silva (168-PG-98) produced 16 points for the winning side. Ileana Cobar (170-G/F-99) responded with 9 points for Guatemala.
Venezuela - USA 52-110 The USA beat Venezuela to finish the preliminary round with a perfect record. Jeannie Boehm (190-F-98) came off the bench to score 20 points and grab 9 rebounds for the winners. The USA recorded a 56:31 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Amber Ramirez (173-G-98) tossed in 18 points for the winners. Maria Quero (160-PG-99) responded with 12 points for Venezuela.
Group B
Chile - Mexico 65-75 Mexico finished the preliminary round campaign on a high note. The hosts beat Chile for 1-2 record in Group B. Ornella Rivera (170-G-98) notched 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Chile secured a 22:19 lead after the opening frame. However Mexico denied the deficit and established a 39:36 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 6-point mark at the final intermission. Mexico limited Chile to just 14 points in the fourth stanza and rolled to the win. Yarelli Padilla (164-PG-98) tossed in 12 points for the winning side. Constanza Antero (169-PG-98) answered with game-high 32 points for Chile.
Puerto Rico - Canada 47-69 Canada outgunned Puerto Rico for the third straight victory at the tournament. Alyssa Jerome (185-C-99) came up with 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Canada jumped to a 17:2 lead after ten minutes. Puerto Rico pulled within 12 points at halftime. But Canada unloaded 39 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Aislinn Konig (175-PG-98, college: CAN NT U16) netted 16 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and issued 5 assists for the winners. Nicolette Oppenheimer (172-G-99) responded with 14 points for Puerto Rico.
Recap of Day 2 in Valdivia - Jul 15, 2016
Group A
Brazil - USA 59-80 The USA claimed the second straight victory at the championship. They drubbed Brazil to remain undefeated. Lauren Cox (193-F-98) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The North American side built a comfortable 42:30 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 17-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the victory. Chennedy Carter (175-G/F-98) tossed in 12 points for the winners. Raphaella Da Silva (186-C-99) responded with 25 points and 11 rebounds for Brazil.
Guatemala - Venezuela 57-82 Venezuela coasted past Guatemala for the first victory in Valdivia. Dayenlys Veliz (179-C-00) stepped up with 19 points to lead the winners. Venezuela piled up a 43:29 halftime lead. They outscored Guatemala in the next two periods and marched to the victory. Luisanny Zapata (165-SG-1) provided 14 points for the winners. Ashley Rosales (173-G-98) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Guatemala.
Group B
Canada - Chile 88-39 Canada registered the second consecutive victory in Valdivia. They rallied past Chile in Group B action. Mikaela Brewer (178-G/F-98, college: CAN NT U16) totaled 22 points to lead the North American side. Canada rolled to a comfortable 48:22 halftime lead. They held their opponents to just 17 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Alyssa Jerome (185-C-99) posted 15 points and 10 rebounds for Canada. Constanza Antero (169-PG-98) responded with 7 points for Chile.
Puerto Rico - Mexico 72-71 Puerto Rico snatched a narrow victory over hosting Mexico to improve at 2-0 record on top of Group B. India Pagan (187-C-99) came up with 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Mexico stormed to a 14:7 lead after ten minutes. But Puerto Rico picked up the tempo in the next two quarters. They denied the deficit and spurred ahead for a 3-point lead at the final intermission. Mexico outscored their opponents in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat at the end. Giolibeth Perez (167-PG-98) dropped 17 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds for Puerto Rico. Nohemi Rosales (175-PF-98) responded with 19 points for the hosts.
Recap of Day 1 in Valdivia - Jul 14, 2016
Group A
USA - Guatemala 117-32 The USA breezed past Guatemala in the opener. Seven players scored in double digits for the winners. Chennedy Carter (175-G/F-98) posted 17 points to lead the effort. The USA grabbed a comfortable 64:19 halftime lead. They unloaded 53 points in the second half and marched to an easy victory. Sidney Cooks (193-F-98) delivered 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Veronica Saucedo (169-C-99) responded with 8 points for Guatemala.
Venezuela - Brazil 50-68 Brazil cruised past Venezuela in the opening game at the tournament for both teams. Lays Da Silva (168-PG-98) and Raphaella Da Silva (186-C-99) posted 17 points each for the winners. Brazil rallied to a 33:23 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 28:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Licinara Bispo (184-F/C-99) produced 12 points for the winners. Aguehil Fajardo (183-F/C-99) responded with 10 points for Venezuela.
Group B
Chile - Puerto Rico 74-88 Nicolette Oppenheimer (172-G-99) scored 23 points to lead Puerto Rico past Chile in Group B. Puerto Rico dominated early on. They stormed to a 47:28 halftime lead. Puerto Rico boosted the margin at 22-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Angelique Rodriguez (180-F-99) provided 22 points and 7 rebounds for Puerto Rico. Constanza Antero (169-PG-98) answered with 25 points for Chile.
Mexico - Canada 56-87 Canada earned the first victory in Group B. They stormed past Mexico in Valdivia. Aislinn Konig (175-PG-98, college: CAN NT U16) stepped up with 19 points to lead the North American side. Mexico built a 19:16 lead after ten minutes. Canada however surged ahead in the second term. They secured a 37:31 halftime lead. Canada unloaded 50 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Hailey Brown (185-F-99, college: CAN NT U16) delivered 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Valeria Tapia (164-PG-98) answered with 14 points for Mexico.
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