Argentina and USA advance into Final in Buenos Aires

- June 9, 2024
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Tyler Kropp
Tyler Kropp

SEMIS
Dominican Republic - Argentina 66-75

Argentina outscored Dominican Republic to secure the Final berth. Dominican Republic grabbed a 20-15 lead after ten minutes. But Argentina erased the deficit and tied things up at 33 at halftime. The hosts went on a strong 42-33 run in the second half to snatch the win. Tyler Kropp (204-PF-2007) posted 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Felipe Minzer (195-G-2007) added 16 points for Argentina. Danny Carbuccia (185-G-2006) answered with 28 points for Dominican Republic.

Canada - USA 69-107
USA cruised past Canada en route to the Final. USA dominated from start to finish. They established a 57-31 halftime lead. They poured in 31 points in the fourth quarter to ease to the victory. Eight players scored in double digits for the winners. Jeremiah Fears (188-G-2006), Darius Acuff (188-PG-2006), Trey McKenney (189-SF-2006) and Derrion Reid (201-SF-2006) posted 12 points each for USA. Spencer Ahrens (206-PF-2006) answered with 13 points for Canada.

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