FIBA U17 South American Championship in Asuncion (Paraguay) (2025)
2019 (6 year break)
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FIBA U17 South American Championship in Asuncion (Paraguay) 2025
Tournament MVP: Pedro Souza
Top Scorer: Francisco Saravia (20.0)
FIBA U17 South American Championship in Asuncion (Paraguay) 2025 Final: Brazil - Argentina 98-77 ARG: Santiago Pettinaroli 13, Bautista Gobetti 12, Manuel Hernandez 4, Benjamin Pettovello 5, Gonzalo Aman 3, Roman Moravansky 3, Joaquin Celiz 9, Joaquin Caumo 23, Mateo Fessia 3, Elias Torrens 2, Juan Marquez 0, Facundo Cornalis 0 Stats Leaders 2025
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 Brazil fire past Argentina to claim title in Asuncion-Dec 15, 2025
FINALArgentina - Brazil 77-98Brazil conquered the Gold in Asuncion. They beat Argentina to celebrate the trophy. Brazil dominated throughout the game. They established a 51-31 halftime lead. They drained 28 points in the fourth frame to race to the title. Pedro Souza (192-G/F-2008) finished with 24 points, while Pietro Melo (185-G-2008) added 18 points and 7 assists for the champions. Joaquin Celiz (195-G-2008) responded with 23 points for Argentina. 3-4 PlaceVenezuela - Uruguay 85-68Venezuela stepped onto the podium in Asuncion as they rallied past Uruguay for the third-place finish. Venezuela accumulated a 49-39 halftime lead. Uruguay narrowed the deficit in the third term but Venezuela unloaded 26 points in the fourth stanza and rallied to the victory. Williams Anillo (180-SG-2009) scored 19 points, while Jose Lara (198-F-2008) added 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Nicolas Testa (195-F/G-2008) answered with 22 points for Uruguay. 5-6 PlaceParaguay - Chile 76-74Paraguay defeated Chile to claim the 5th place in the championship. Alejandro Talavera (183-G-2008) scored 22 points, while Roberto Radice (183-G-2008) produced 17 points to pace the winners. Paraguay recorded a 39-31 halftime lead. The hosts denied the deficit as Francisco Saravia (175-G-2008) tied things up at 74 with just over a minute left. But Mauricio Escurra (187-F-2008) converted a go-ahead layup as Paraguay got away with the win. Francisco Saravia came up with 30 points for Chile. 7-8 PlaceColombia - Ecuador 62-71Ecuador occupied the 7th spot at the championship. They wrapped up their campaign with a comfortable win over Colombia. Ecuador recorded a 25-10 lead after ten minutes. They extended the margin at 16-point mark heading into the fourth frame and cruised to the win. Juan Castillo (177-G-2009) scored 18 points, while Adair Quinonez (198-C-2009) added 12 points for Ecuador. Leonardo Restrepo (193-G-2008) answered with 24 points for Colombia. Latinbasket.com All-FIBA U17 South American Championship Awards 2025-Dec 22, 2025
 Pedro Souza, 16-year old Brazilian swingman was honored as the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 17 South American Championship.
He plays For the Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain.
Souza received multiple other awards, earned the Best Guard and was named to the First Team.
He showcased his talent by ranking fourth in points per game with an average of over 16.
Souza also averaged almost 5 rebounds per game during the event.
He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points during the event.
Souza's 24 points against Argentina were the most he scored at the tournament.
Nicolas Testa, 17-year old Uruguayan swingman picked up the Best Forward of FIBA Under 17 South American Championship.
He plays For the Malvin Montevideo.
Testa also earned a spot in the First Team.
He recorded almost 15 points and over 4 rebounds per game at the event.
Testa has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points during the event.
His 22 points against Colombia were the most he scored at the tournament.
Kevin Gutierrez, 16-year old Venezuelan power forward was named the Best Center at the FIBA Under 17 South American Championship.
He plays For the Brindisi in Italy.
Gutierrez was also voted to the First Team.
His exceptional play earned him the second spot in rebounds per game, boasting an impressive average of over 8.
Gutierrez also registered almost 11 points per game at the event.
He had double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
Gutierrez's 16 points against Brazil were the most he scored at the tournament.
Pietro Melo, 17-year old guard was selected to the First Team of FIBA Under 17 South American Championship.
He orchestrated his way to the third spot in points per game, showcasing a dazzling average of over 17 and third position in averaging 4 assists per game.
Melo's 23 points against Venezuela were the most he scored at the tournament.
Joaquin Caumo, 17-year old Argentinian guard was chosen to the First Team at the FIBA Under 17 South American Championship.
He plays For the Penarol Mar del Plata.
With finesse and precision, Caumo claimed the second position in points per game, delivering a stellar almost 18 points per game average.
Caumo has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points during the event.
His 24 points against Colombia were the most he scored at the tournament.
Most Valuable Player:  Pedro Souza (192-G/F-2008) of BaskoniaBest Guard: Pedro Souza (192-G/F-2008) of BaskoniaBest Forward:  Nicolas Testa (195-F/G-2008) of MalvinBest Center:  Kevin Gutierrez (196-F/C-2009) of BrindisiLatinbasket.com All-FIBA U17 South American Championship First Team 2025  Melo  Souza  Caumo  Testa  Gutierrez Pietro Melo (185-G-2008) of BRA NT U16 Pedro Souza (192-G/F-2008) of Baskonia Joaquin Caumo (180-G-2008) of Penarol Nicolas Testa (195-F/G-2008) of Malvin Kevin Gutierrez (196-F/C-2009) of BrindisiLatinbasket.com All-FIBA U17 South American Championship Second Team 2025  Santos Saravia  Gomez  Santos  Bernal Isaiah Santos (190-SG-2008) of BRA NT U16 Francisco Saravia (175-G-2008) of Univ.Concepcion Lautaro Gomez (198-C-2008) of U.Atletica Eduardo Santos (197-F-2009) of Corinthians Matthew Bernal (189-F-2009) of COL NT U17Latinbasket.com All-FIBA U17 South American Championship Honorable Mention 2025  Ferreira  Neves  Talavera  Pettovello  Quinonez Cristian Ferreira (196-F-2008) of BRA NT U16 Joao Neves (200-SF-2008) of Murcia Alejandro Talavera (183-G-2008) of Olimpia K. Benjamin Pettovello (204-PF-2008) of Mantova Adair Quinonez (198-C-2009) of Calderon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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