USA - Argentina 81-76 USA clinched Gold at Fiba AmeriCup. They overcame hosting Argentina in the championship clash in Cordoba. Jameel Warney (203-F-94, college: Stony Brook) came off the bench to score 21 points as he led the effort. Argentina accumulated a 42:27 halftime lead. However the North American side picked up the tempo in the second half. They dropped 23 points in the third quarter to reduce the deficit at 6 points. USA unleashed 31 points in the fourth frame and triumphed at the end. Darrun Hilliard accounted for 15 points for the champions. Nicolas Brussino (202-G/F-93) replied with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Argentina. Facundo Campazzo (181-PG-91) had 15 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
U.S. Virgin Islands - Mexico 65-79 Mexico outgunned US Virgin Islands to secure the Bronze medals in Cordoba. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) produced 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge. Mexico jumped to a 20:7 lead after the opening frame. US Virgin Islands pulled within 12 points at the final intermission but it was not enough. Mexico held their opponents to 16 points in the final stanza and rolled to the victory. Hector Hernandez (205-PF-85, college: Fresno St., agency: BeoBasket) delivered 13 points and 11 rebounds for Mexico. Walter Hodge (183-PG-86, college: Florida) replied with 20 points for US Virgin Islands.
Argentina - Mexico 84-67 Argentina cruised past Mexico to enter the title game. Patricio Garino (198-G/F-93, college: G.Washington) nailed 20 points and collected 6 rebounds for the winners. Argentina established a 39:36 halftime advantage. They followed with a 23:15 run in the third term to take an 11-point lead. Argentina kept Mexico at distance in the fourth quarter and raced to the victory. Javier Saiz tossed in 19 points for Argentina. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) delivered 19 points for Mexico. Jorge Gutierrez (190-G-88, college: California) produced 16 points in the loss.
USA - U.S. Virgin Islands 90-62 USA advanced into the Final at the FIBA AmeriCup. They rallied past US Virgin Islands in the semifinal clash. Xavier Munford (188-G-92, college: Rhode Island) scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the winners. USA dropped 42 points in the first half to ensure a 17-point halftime lead. They kept US Virgin Islands at bay throughout the second half and marched to the win. Jameel Warney (203-F-94, college: Stony Brook) tossed in 12 points for the winners. Javier Martinez (201-F-93, agency: Court Side) responded with 12 points for Virgin Islands. Johnathan Gray (190-G-91, college: Cornell) had 11 points in the loss.
USA complete semifinal picture - Aug 31, 2017
Group C
Panama - Uruguay 68-79 Uruguay raced past Panama to finish their campaign in the second position in Group C. Jayson Granger (189-G-89) accounted for 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the win. Uruguay piled up a 42:29 halftime advantage. They used a 29:15 run in the third term to clear off for good. Hernando Caceres (201-F-94, agency: Pro Sports) had 14 points in the victory. Tony Bishop (201-F-89, college: Texas St.) chipped in 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for Panama.
Dominican Republic - USA 56-72 USA qualified for the semifinal stage in FIBA AmeriCup as they claimed the third straight win. Jeff van Gundy 's team overcame Dominican Republic to stay undefeated. C.J. Williams (196-G-90, college: N.Carolina St.) produced 15 points to lead the winners. USA grabbed a 38:28 halftime lead. They held Dominican Republic to just 28 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Jameel Warney (203-F-94, college: Stony Brook) and Darrun Hilliard (198-G-93, college: Villanova) had 13 points each in the win. Adris De Leon (180-PG-84, college: E.Washington) replied with 15 points for Dominican Republic.
Overview of Day 5 - Aug 30, 2017
Group B
U.S. Virgin Islands - Argentina 58-104 Argentina stormed past US Virgin Islands to finish on top of Group B. Lucio Redivo (183-G-94) netted 19 points to lead the winners. Argentina accumulated a 48:27 halftime advantage. They unleashed 56 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Nicolas Brussino (202-G/F-93) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Jahmia Simmons (194-G/F-98) answered with 13 points for US Virgin Islands.
Venezuela - Canada 66-75 Canada knocked down Venezuela to finish in the third position in Group B. Xavier Rathan-Mayes (193-G-94, college: Florida St.) notched 22 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds to lead the North American side. Canada eked out a 29:27 halftime lead. Venezuela tied things up at 58 heading into the fourth period. But Canada unloaded 27 points in the final period to ice the win. Andrew Nicholson (206-PF-89, college: St.Bonaventure) had 12 points in the victory. John Cox (194-G-81, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) tossed in 22 points for Venezuela.
Group C
Uruguay - USA 66-74 C.J. Williams (196-G-90, college: N.Carolina St.) scored 16 points to lead the USA past Uruguay for the second straight win in Group D. Uruguay enjoyed a 20:11 advantage after ten minutes. The United States picked up the tempo in the second term. They grabbed a 34:32 halftime lead. Uruguay knotted things up at 50 heading into the fourth period. The USA however used a 24:16 run in the final frame to seal the win. Reggie Hearn (193-G-91, college: Northwestern) netted 15 points in the victory. Esteban Batista (208-C/F-83, agency: Duran International) tallied 22 points and 14 rebounds for Uruguay.
Panama - Dominican Republic 64-86 Dominican Republic improved at 1-1 record in Group C. They fired past Panama for the first win. Victor Liz (193-SG-86) stepped up with 19 points in the victory. Panama recorded a 45:41 halftime advantage. Dominican Republic limited Panama to just 6 points in the third term to surge ahead for an 8-point lead at the final intermission. Dominican Republic dropped 23 points in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Sadiel Rojas (197-G/F-89, college: Okla.Wesleyan) accounted for 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Tony Bishop (201-F-89, college: Texas St.) delivered 20 points for Panama.
Overview of Day 4 - Aug 29, 2017
Group B
Canada - Argentina 86-92 OT Argentina outlasted Canada in overtime to post the second straight win in Group B. Facundo Campazzo (181-PG-91) came up with 23 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Argentina accumulated a 25:16 lead after ten minutes. But Canada erased the deficit in the next two quarters to take a narrow 2-point lead at the final break. But Argentina sank 26 points in the fourth frame and forced overtime. Argentina fueled a 13:7 rally in the extra period to ensure the winning outcome. Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) and Patricio Garino (198-G/F-93, college: G.Washington) netted 20 points each for the winners. Brady Heslip (191-SG-90, college: Baylor) answered with 24 points for Canada.
Venezuela - U.S. Virgin Islands 86-84 Venezuela recorded the first victory in Group B. They held off Virgin Islands for 1-1 record. John Cox (194-G-81, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 23 points to lead the winners. Venezuela posted a 47:42 halftime lead. Venezuela boosted the gap at 7-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. US Virgin Islands unleashed 28 points in the final period but could not avoid the loss. Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the victory. Walter Hodge (183-PG-86, college: Florida) answered with 24 points and 7 assists for Virgin Islands.
Group C
Dominican Republic - Uruguay 57-66 Uruguay overcame Dominican Republic to gain 1-0 record in Group C. Jayson Granger (189-G-89) sank 23 points, issued 8 assists and added 5 rebounds in the victory. Uruguay jumped to a 23:7 lead ten minutes into the game. Dominican Republic bounced back with a 25:9 run in the second term to knot things up at 32. But Uruguay picked up the tempo in the second half. They held their opponents to just 25 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Esteban Batista (208-C/F-83, agency: Duran International) had 17 points and 9 boards for Uruguay. Edward Santana (203-F/C-80) notched 15 points for Dominican Republic.
USA - Panama 97-56 USA got to the winning start of their Fiba AmeriCup campaign. Jonathan Holmes (204-F-92, college: Texas) and Darrun Hilliard (198-G-93, college: Villanova) tossed in 17 points each for the winners. USA accumulated a 49:25 halftime lead. USA unleashed 48 points in the second half to race to the victory. Reggie Williams (198-G/F-86, college: VMI) provided 13 points in the win. Gary Forbes (201-G/F-85, college: Virginia) topscored with 19 points for Panama.
Overview of Day 3 - Aug 28, 2017
Group A
Brazil - Puerto Rico 80-89 Puerto Rico beat Brazil to claim the second position in Group A. Angel Rodriguez (180-PG-92, college: Miami, FL) netted 23 points for the winners. Puerto Rico accumulated a 35:31 halftime lead. They unleashed 54 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Michael Rosario had 15 points for the winners. Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-93) tossed in 17 points for Brazil.
Mexico - Colombia 82-70 Mexico clinched the third straight win in Group A. They held off Colombia to finish preliminary round undefeated. Jorge Gutierrez (190-G-88, college: California) scored 24 points to lead the winners. Mexico led by a single point at halftime 38:37. But they sank 44 points in the second half and got away with the victory. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) had 18 points for the winners. Braian Angola-Rodas (198-SG-94) delivered 16 points for Colombia.
Group B
Argentina - Venezuela 67-62 Argentina opened win count in Group B as they topped Venezuela. Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) produced 16 points to lead the winners. Venezuela enjoyed a 34:28 halftime lead. But Argentina used an 18:11 run in the third quarter to spur ahead. They added 21 points in the fourth period to snatch the win. Facundo Campazzo (181-PG-91) delivered 15 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds in the victory. John Cox (194-G-81, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 16 points for Venezuela.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Canada 83-71 Virgin Islands toppled Canada in Group B opener. Walter Hodge (183-PG-86, college: Florida) stepped up with 25 points, 8 assists and 4 rebounds in the victory. Virgin Islands accumulated a 35:30 halftime lead. They unleashed 28 points in the third term to take a 14-point lead and never looked back en route to the win. Justin Gray (198-F-95) had 14 points and 8 boards in the victory. Olivier Hanlan (193-G-93, college: Boston Coll.) answered with 10 points for Canada.
Overview of Day 2 - Aug 27, 2017
Group A
Mexico - Brazil 99-76 Mexico clinched the semifinal birth after they crushed Brazil in Round 2. Francisco Cruz (190-G-89, college: Wyoming) and Lorenzo Mata (205-C-86, agency: Pro Sports) delivered 17 points each to pace the hosts. Mexico recorded a 41:33 halftime lead. They unloaded 58 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Jorge Gutierrez (190-G-88, college: California) netted 14 points in the win. Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-93) tossed in 19 points for Brazil.
Colombia - Puerto Rico 72-91 Puerto Rico celebrated the first win in Group A. They overcame Colombia for 1-1 record. Carlos Rivera (187-PG-83, college: Hofstra) scored 15 points to pace the winners. Puerto Rico accumulated a 47:36 halftime lead. Puerto Rico went on a 23:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Emmanuel Andujar (198-F-93, college: Manhattan) notched 14 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Mike Jackson (190-G-87) responded with 20 points for Colombia.
Overview of Day 1 - Aug 26, 2017
Group A
Brazil - Colombia 76-74 Brazil topped Colombia in the opener. Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-93) delivered 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Brazil accumulated a 20:17 lead ten minutes into the game. They maintained the advantage throughout the second quarter. Brazil ensured a 36:33 halftime lead. Colombia narrowed the gap at 2-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Brazil sank 26 points in the final period to snatch the victory. Fulvio de Assis (188-PG-81) notched 14 points in the win. Juan Palacios (206-F/C-85) answered with 17 points and 9 boards for Colombia.
Puerto Rico - Mexico 66-69 Mexico nipped Puerto Rico at the start of the Fiba AmeriCup. Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-PG-93, agency: Pro Sports) produced 24 points to lead the winners. Mexico trailed by three points at the first break. However they sank 27 points in the second period to take a 39:31 halftime lead. Puerto Rico narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Lorenzo Mata (205-C-86, agency: Pro Sports) had 10 points in the win. Michael Rosario (190-SG-90, college: Florida) answered with 14 points for Puerto Rico.
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