POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Gilberto Clavell
FINAL
Puerto Rico - Colombia 91-68
Puerto Rico celebrated Gold in Barranquilla. They overcame Colombia in the Final. Gilberto Clavell (200-F-89, college: Sam Houston St.) scored 18 points to lead the winners. Puerto Rico accumulated a 45:29 halftime lead. Colombia narrowed the gap at 13-point mark at the final break. But Puerto Rico unleashed 32 points in the fourth stanza to capture the trophy. Gian Clavell (193-G-93, college: Colorado St.) had 16 points for Puerto Rico. Michaell Jackson (190-G-87) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Colombia.
3-4 Place
Dominican Republic - Cuba 73-75 OT
Cuba stepped onto the pedestal in Barranquilla. They nipped Dominican Republic in overtime to claim Bronze medals. Karel Guzman (188-F-95) scored 25 points to lead the charge. Cuba accumulated a 38:28 halftime lead. Dominican Republic managed to deny the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. But Cuba outscored their opponents 9:7 in the extra period to celebrate victory. Jasiel Rivero (204-C-93, agency: Pro Sports) had 19 points for Cuba. Jhonatan Araujo (208-C-96, agency: Basket Management Solutions) delivered 20 points and 9 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
5-6 Place
Bahamas - Mexico 76-90
Mexico overcame Bahamas to finish in the fifth place in the ladder. Gabriel Giron (192-G-88) accounted for 23 points in the win. Mexico piled up a 49:41 halftime lead. They went on a 41:35 second half surge to ice the victory. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) and Orlando Mendez-Valdez (175-PG-86, college: W.Kentucky, agency: Pro Sports) had 16 points each for Mexico. Kentwan Smith (203-F-91, college: Stetson) replied with 21 points and 11 rebounds for Bahamas.
